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Social isolation of seniors : a focus on LGBTQ seniors in Canada

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly LGBTQ seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends,... More ≫

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly LGBTQ seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends, family members, and communities address the particular social needs of these seniors. This resource is meant to supplement the two volume set Social Isolation of Seniors previously developed by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors.

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LGBTQ2S youth housing and shelter guidelines

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Government’s LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness Working Group developed the LGBTQ2S Youth Housing and Shelter Guidelines to improve the inclusion of LGBTQ2S homeless youth. Included in this document is a... More ≫

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Government’s LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness Working Group developed the LGBTQ2S Youth Housing and Shelter Guidelines to improve the inclusion of LGBTQ2S homeless youth. Included in this document is a glossary of terms, a sample gender-inclusive intake form, and an exercise for assessing personal bias.

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A focused response to prevent and end LGBTQ2S youth homelessness

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This report provides six key recommendations to the Government of Alberta that were developed over the course of ten months with the support of the Provincial LGBTQ2S Working Group, whom were... More ≫

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This report provides six key recommendations to the Government of Alberta that were developed over the course of ten months with the support of the Provincial LGBTQ2S Working Group, whom were engaged every step of the way. The recommendations align with and support the Youth Plan, and are reflective of current needs of the youth serving sector, including housing programs and shelters, across the province.

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