Photo from the documentary film GEN Silent .

LGBT Elder Resources

We believe it is critical for all seniors and their caregivers to feel safe and accepted as they make decisions about their needs regardless of the setting.


In 2011 With funding from The Samara Fund for LGBT Issues, a Component Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation we were able to support trainings and outreach, highlighting the unique challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered(LGBT) elders. These seminars were offered throughout Vermont in partnership with local Area Health Education Center’s and RU12? Community Center, featuring the 2011 documentary film “Gen Silent”. The film profiles LGBT elders living in the Boston, Massachusetts area. These events and local discussions have helped to identify the need for additional outreach and trainings for Aging network providers.

In July 2012 The Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Vermont and the RU12? Community Center were awarded an Innovations and Collaborations grant from the Vermont Community Foundation to design and implement a pilot project – the Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Elders Training Project Press Release, PDF .

Second Friday of the Month - Community LGBTQA Advisory Group - This local group meets monthly to consider needs and opportunities for Service Providers and Elder Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Questioning and Allied community members in Northeastern Vermont.  Including Intergenerational activities and social events. All are welcome to attend, for information contact Lisa or Jenny at 1-802-748-5182

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Resource List for Elder LGBT Vermonters and Care Providers (Print) 

  • Vermont Legal Aid – Vermont Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to people throughout Vermont who are poor, elderly, or have  disabilities and who would otherwise be denied justice or the necessities of life. Phone: 802-748-8721 
  • Vermont Long Term Care Ombudsman - Protects the health, welfare and rights of people who live in long term care facilities. Phone: 1-800-769-6728

  • Community Justice Network of Vermont

  • RU12? - Community Center and online Resouce for LGBTQ Vermonters. Phone: 802-860-7812
  • Vermont Diversity Health Project - Serving as an advocate and resouce center for LGBTQ Vermonters.

  • VT Department of Disability and Aging Services - Supports older Vermonters and Vermonters with disabilities to live as they choose, pursuing their individual goals and preference. The Division Seeks to ensure their basic human and civil rights, health, well-being, and safety. Phone: (802) 871-3065 

  • Advance Directive: Vermont - Caring Connections provides free advance directives and instructions for each state that can be opened as a PDF. 1- 800-658-8898

  • National Resource Center on  LGBT - Aging– Offers information on educational opportunities and links to resources.

  • Gay and Lesbian Medical Association – Offers “Guidelines for Creating a Welcoming Clinical Environment” and other resources for providers of direct and primary care providers.  

  • Senior HelpLine –- One number anywhere in Vermont will connect you with the Area Agency on Aging nearest you, offering information and assistance to Vermont seniors and family caregivers 1-800-642-5119