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The LGBTQ and Disability Circle, a peer led support group, meets on Fridays from 11am-12pm. The group meets at the Unitarian Universalist Church in St. Johnsbury at 47 Cherry Street. Hope to see you there!
Contact brenda@ru12.org for more information.
On behalf of RU12?, Kara and Adam invite you to join them the first Monday of each month to explore among other things; coming out, relationships, identity, sexuality, family, and marriage. This informal gathering welcomes all adults from the LGBTQ spectrum as well as allies. Open Door Dialogues will take place at RU12?, facilitated by Kara and Adam. Who are Kara and Adam?
Adam Gregory Catanzarite prefers neutral pronouns (they, them, their) and enjoys biking around town. Adam is a big fan of Thai and Indian food and likes watching movies at the cinema whenever they are not working at Outright Vermont.
Kara Rule is a social worker at HowardCenter, she currently provides support to students in a public school environment. Kara enjoys playing basketball, knitting, cooking, and spending time with her dog. Kara is originally from Colorado and has loved exploring the beauty of Vermont. She can often be found at community events in Burlington and Winooski.
So drop by RU12? for Open Door Dialogues the first Monday of each month at 6pm, meet Kara and Adam over cookies, tea and hot chocolate and discuss:
Monday May 6th, 6pm- Exploring Multiple Identities part II
*These discussions are non sequential, and all newcomers are welcome. If you have questions please email Kara and Adam at opendoor@ru12.org
On behalf of RU12?, Kara and Adam invite you to join them the first Monday of each month to explore among other things; coming out, relationships, identity, sexuality, family, and marriage. This informal gathering welcomes all adults from the LGBTQ spectrum as well as allies. Open Door Dialogues will take place at RU12?, facilitated by Kara and Adam. Who are Kara and Adam?
Adam Gregory Catanzarite prefers neutral pronouns (they, them, their) and enjoys biking around town. Adam is a big fan of Thai and Indian food and likes watching movies at the cinema whenever they are not working at Outright Vermont.
Kara Rule is a social worker at HowardCenter, she currently provides support to students in a public school environment. Kara enjoys playing basketball, knitting, cooking, and spending time with her dog. Kara is originally from Colorado and has loved exploring the beauty of Vermont. She can often be found at community events in Burlington and Winooski.
So drop by RU12? for Open Door Dialogues the first Monday of each month at 6pm, meet Kara and Adam over cookies, tea and hot chocolate and discuss:
Monday May 6th, 6pm- Exploring Multiple Identities part II
*These discussions are non sequential, and all newcomers are welcome. If you have questions please email Kara and Adam at opendoor@ru12.org
New Disability Group in Saint Albans Wed. April 24th!
Come together to talk, connect, and find support around a number of issues including: Coming Out, Socializing. Challenges around employment. Safe Sex. Self Advocacy. Choosing Partners. Discovering who you are. And anything else you want to talk about!
Meetings are Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at the Northwestern Medical Center conference room 4 at 135 Fairfield St in St Albans. If you have any questions please contact Brenda (Brenda@ru12.org) or call RU12? at 860-7812
Join our online group through Pal Talk. Monday nights 7:00 pm-9:00 pm online Pal Talk in the Vermont Chat GLBTQ And Disability chat room.
On behalf of RU12?, Kara and Adam invite you to join them the first Monday of each month to explore among other things; coming out, relationships, identity, sexuality, family, and marriage. This informal gathering welcomes all adults from the LGBTQ spectrum as well as allies. Open Door Dialogues will take place at RU12?, facilitated by Kara and Adam. Who are Kara and Adam?
Adam Gregory Catanzarite prefers neutral pronouns (they, them, their) and enjoys biking around town. Adam is a big fan of Thai and Indian food and likes watching movies at the cinema whenever they are not working at Outright Vermont.
Kara Rule is a social worker at HowardCenter, she currently provides support to students in a public school environment. Kara enjoys playing basketball, knitting, cooking, and spending time with her dog. Kara is originally from Colorado and has loved exploring the beauty of Vermont. She can often be found at community events in Burlington and Winooski.
So drop by RU12? for Open Door Dialogues the first Monday of each month at 6pm, meet Kara and Adam over cookies, tea and hot chocolate and discuss:
Monday May 6th, 6pm- Exploring Multiple Identities part II
*These discussions are non sequential, and all newcomers are welcome. If you have questions please email Kara and Adam at opendoor@ru12.org
New Disability Group in Saint Albans Wed. April 24th!
Come
together to talk, connect, and find support around a number of issues
including: Coming
Out, Socializing. Challenges around employment. Safe Sex. Self Advocacy.
Choosing Partners. Discovering who you are. And anything else you want to talk
about!
Meetings are Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at the Northwestern Medical Center conference room 4 at 135 Fairfield St in St Albans. If you have any questions please contact Brenda (Brenda@ru12.org) or call RU12? at 860-7812
Join our online group through Pal Talk. Monday nights 7:00 pm-9:00 pm online Pal Talk in the Vermont Chat GLBTQ And Disability chat room.
RU12? Community Center, is proud to announce the launch of our new public service announcement (PSA) in April as part of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. This PSA was produced by our SafeSpace program, the only anti violence program in Vermont working to end domestic, sexual, and hate related violence in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and HIV-affected (LGBTQH) Vermonters.
SafeSpace PSA on YouTube
A recent groundbreaking Centers for Disease Control study found that intimate partner violence and sexual violence is a pervasive problem in LGBTQH and non-LGBTQH communities, with members of the LGBTQH communities experiencing sexual and domestic violence at the same or higher rates as non-LGBTQH people.
In hate violence cases power and control can be exerted through sexual violence. In other cases, sexual violence is part of a pick up crime where the perpetrator relies on the likelihood of the victim not reporting because he or she fears that law enforcement of mainstream providers will either out them or not take them seriously. Sexual violence is also often a part of domestic violence where batterers rely heavily on fears of stigma and isolation. For these and many other reason, RU12’s SafeSpace program offers specialized direct services for LGBTQH survivors of sexual violence.
If you or someone you know has experienced violence, advocates in the SafeSpace program can help provide emotional support, advocacy, information and referrals. Advocates are available M-Th 9am-6pm and Fri. 9am-2pm at 802-863-0003 or toll free 866-869-7351.
On behalf of RU12?, Kara and Adam invite you to join them the first Monday of each month to explore among other things; coming out, relationships, identity, sexuality, family, and marriage. This informal gathering welcomes all adults from the LGBTQ spectrum as well as allies. Open Door Dialogues will take place at RU12?, facilitated by Kara and Adam. Who are Kara and Adam?
Adam Gregory Catanzarite prefers neutral pronouns (they, them, their) and enjoys biking around town. Adam is a big fan of Thai and Indian food and likes watching movies at the cinema whenever they are not working at Outright Vermont.
Kara Rule is a social worker at HowardCenter, she currently provides support to students in a public school environment. Kara enjoys playing basketball, knitting, cooking, and spending time with her dog. Kara is originally from Colorado and has loved exploring the beauty of Vermont. She can often be found at community events in Burlington and Winooski.
So drop by RU12? for Open Door Dialogues the first Monday of each month at 6pm, meet Kara and Adam over cookies, tea and hot chocolate and discuss:
Monday April 1st, 6pm- Exploring Multiple Identities
*These discussions are non sequential, and all newcomers are welcome. If you have questions please email Kara and Adam at opendoor@ru12.org
Transgender Group Therapy sessions will begin this spring for transgender people seeking support, guidance, and connections with other transgender people. The group will take place in an office and White River Junction and will be led by a Licensed Social Worker with experience working with transgender clients. There is a fee, but most insurances are accepted, including NH and VT Medicaid. For more information, please call Allison Line-Andrews at 802-274-5120. A time for the group will be decided at a later date based on the schedules of those interested in attending.
RU12? is pleased to announce a new support group for intersex and transgender individuals.
This peer led group will meet at RU12? the 1st Monday of each month 4:00 pm at RU12? . This group is open to all intersex and trans people and to any discussion topics raised. It is a respectful and confidential space for socializing, support, and discussion. Snacks provided! Contact the Center at (802) 860-7812 for more information.
On behalf of RU12?, Kara and Adam invite you to join them the first Monday of each month to explore among other things; coming out, relationships, identity, sexuality, family, and marriage. This informal gathering welcomes all adults from the LGBTQ spectrum as well as allies.
Open Door Dialogues will take place at RU12?, facilitated by Kara and Adam. So drop by RU12? for Open Door Dialogues the first Monday of each month at 6pm, meet Kara and Adam over cookies, tea and hot chocolate and discuss: Monday March 4th, 6pm- Finding the Vermont Queer Community
*These discussions are non sequential, and all newcomers are welcome. If you have questions please email Kara and Adam at opendoor@ru12.org
On behalf of RU12?, Kara and Adam invite you to join them the first Monday of each month to explore among other things; coming out, relationships, identity, sexuality, family, and marriage. This informal gathering welcomes all adults from the LGBTQ spectrum as well as allies. Open Door Dialogues will take place at RU12?, facilitated by Kara and Adam. Who are Kara and Adam?
Adam Gregory Catanzarite prefers neutral pronouns (they, them, their) and enjoys biking around town. Adam is a big fan of Thai and Indian food and likes watching movies at the cinema whenever they are not working at Outright Vermont.
Kara Rule is a social worker at HowardCenter, she currently provides support to students in a public school environment. Kara enjoys playing basketball, knitting, cooking, and spending time with her dog. Kara is originally from Colorado and has loved exploring the beauty of Vermont. She can often be found at community events in Burlington and Winooski.
So drop by RU12? for Open Door Dialogues the first Monday of each month at 6pm, meet Kara and Adam over cookies, tea and hot chocolate and discuss:
Monday March 4th, 6pm- Finding the Vermont Queer Community
*These discussions are non sequential, and all newcomers are welcome. If you have questions please email Kara and Adam at opendoor@ru12.org
RU12? is pleased to announce a new support group for intersex and transgender individuals.
This peer led group will meet at RU12? the 1st Monday of each month 4:00 pm at RU12? . This group is open to all intersex and trans people and to any discussion topics raised. It is a respectful and confidential space for socializing, support, and discussion. Contact the Center at (802) 860-7812 for more information.
On behalf of RU12?, Kara and Adam invite you to join them the first Monday of each month to explore among other things; coming out, relationships, identity, sexuality, family, and marriage. This informal gathering welcomes all adults from the LGBTQ spectrum as well as allies. Open Door Dialogues will take place at RU12?, facilitated by Kara and Adam. Who are Kara and Adam?
Adam Gregory Catanzarite prefers neutral pronouns (they, them, their) and enjoys biking around town. Adam is a big fan of Thai and Indian food and likes watching movies at the cinema whenever they are not working at Outright Vermont.
Kara Rule is a social worker at HowardCenter, she currently provides support to students in a public school environment. Kara enjoys playing basketball, knitting, cooking, and spending time with her dog. Kara is originally from Colorado and has loved exploring the beauty of Vermont. She can often be found at community events in Burlington and Winooski.
So drop by RU12? for Open Door Dialogues the first Monday of each month at 6pm, meet Kara and Adam over cookies and coffee and discuss:
Monday Feb. 4th, 6pm- The Politics of Dating
*These discussions are non sequential, and all newcomers are welcome*. If you have questions please email Kara and Adam at opendoor@ru12.org
We've asked a guest writer, Ana Hernandez, to write about her experience in a domestic violence relationship where her then girlfriend used their dog Sana as a way to inflict harm in the relationship. Ana has written a four part essay. We hope that this essay will bring to light some of the issues around domestic violence in the LGBTQ communities as well as how very deeply the animals in our lives are affected. Please note that this essay is the abridged version. If you would like to read a longer version that includes how the other dog and cat in Ana's life were affected, please let us know.
Sana
By Ana Hernández
Part I
On the evening of September 11, 2004, I was driving my
girlfriend, Jackie, and some of her friends back from the 9/11 memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. As I pulled onto the highway,
I saw, reflected in the headlights, two enormous eyes staring up from a small
heap in my traffic lane. I zoomed the
van over the creature, then turned sharply into the parking lot of a truck stop,
explaining, “there’s something in the road, I think it was hit.” I ran to the spot and saw a tiny dog in the
gutter, likely blown over by the 18-wheelers roaring past. As I scooped her up, she tensed but did not resist.
Come together to talk, connect, and find support around a number of issues including: Coming Out, Socializing. Challenges around employment. Safe Sex. Self Advocacy. Choosing Partners. Discovering who you are. And anything else you want to talk about! Meetings are Tuesdays, 4:30 pm at the RU12? Community Center in the Champlain Mill in Winooski. If you have any questions please contact Brenda (Brenda@ru12.org) or call RU12? at 860-7812
If you aren’t able to make it to the RU12? Disability Group you can join our facilitator, David at The Wellness Co-op, 43 King St., Burlington, 888-492-8218 x302 for LGBTQ Support Circle for Individuals with Disabilities, or join our online group through Pal Talk. Monday nights 4:30pm-6:00 pm online Pal Talk in the Vermont GLBTQ Group for Individuals with a Disability Chat Room.
KUAC (Kind, Understanding Adoption Circle) is a peer support group where 21+ members of the adoption triad (adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents) who are LGBTQ-identified or Allies can come together to share stories, give and receive support, and talk about feelings/thoughts related to the adoption experience. KUACoffers an understanding, confidential community-minded environment where participants can share their feelings and stories with others who can relate.
The name is significant of the connections made between and among those who share the common thread of adoption. Participation is encouraged (but not required), so that each individual gets the most out of group time, and every KUAC member has a multitude of opportunities at their disposal: to learn more about other triad members’ lives and feelings and thoughts, to be heard, as well as to educate others about the adoption experience—and to do so without the fear of judgment!
KUAC peer support group meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of every month starting Wednesday, June 13th, from 6-8pm at the RU12? Community Center for LGBTQ Vermonters in Winooski. For more information, please contact RU12? at 802.860.7812 or email thecenter@ru12.org.
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