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The LGBT Center is currently looking for a fundraising-oriented, highly motivated individual to serve as its Executive Director. This individual will be responsible for generating and developing new sources of revenue through a myriad of community channels and representing the organization to the community with an end goal of advancing the mission of the Center.
See more information and full position description.

_If you are considering hosting a Ta Da! in 2012, you are welcome to attend a host recruiting reception on February 1st 7pm at Tregoning and Company at 1300 West 78th Street (north of Lake Road) in Cleveland. Parking is available north and south of the building. The gallery is in the hip and happening Gordon Square Arts District.
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The LGBT Community Center offers young people ages 14-24 a comprehensive sexual health program called Be Sex Smart that addresses HIV prevention and overall wellness. 
 
Based on a series of workshops created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this intervention provides young people with a confidential, small group environment where they can ask questions and openly discuss matters of concern. 
 
Program activity centers on self-esteem, HIV/STD/STI prevention, healthy relationship building, assertiveness, coping skills and problem solving. The sessions are as follows, and their success depends on the youth participants:

• Session 1: Learning the Language of HIV and other STD/STIs
• Session 2: Assessing Personalized Risk
• Session 3: Learning How to Use Condoms
• Session 4: Effects of Drugs and Alcohol
• Session 5: Recognizing and Coping with Feelings
• Session 6: Negotiating Effectively
• Session 7: Self-Talk - Switching Negative Thoughts to Positive Thoughts
• Session 8: Practicing Safer Sex
• Session 9: Individualized Counseling
• Session 10: Visit to a Community Health Resource

If you or someone you know are interested in participating in this unique learning experience, please contact Program Activities Coordinator, Keara Mullen, KMullen@LGBTCleveland.org or call 216-651-5428 ext. 17, to get more information and to sign up. 

Youth and young adults are also welcome to join us every Monday and Wednesday, 3-8pm for cooking, art, social and recreational activities.

The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland offers numerous support and discussion groups to further its mission in advancing our community.
 
Our Teen Discussion Group meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month as a fun way for our teenage members of the community to meet new people, learn and socialize in a safe and affirming environment.
 
The Center also offers a Senior Discussion Group, which meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month to discuss senior issues and topics. The group is facilitated by an intern at the Center. The group discusses issues pertaining to health and wellness, financial needs, relationships, and other topics determined by group members.
 
We ask that you participate in an intake appointment before beginning with any of our discussion groups. For more information or to register, please contact Jaime Bishop at jbishop@lgbtcleveland.org or calling 216-651-5428, extension 18.

The Center offers free short-term counseling support for individuals and couples who meet income and other eligibility criteria.
 
Counseling Support Services are for individuals or couples ages 14+. Limited to 10 sessions at the discretion of the counselor.    
Services are staffed by a licensed mental health professional and by master's level interns.  
 
Appointments are required and services are subject to change based on staff availability.
 
For more information or intake contact: Jaime Bishop, M.A  
Tel:216- 651-5428 x 18 • Email:  jbishop@lgbtcleveland.org  

Bad Weather Policy - Cleveland Metro School District
The Center will close for bad weather when the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) closes. Keep an eye out for your local school closing information when deciding to visit the Center during bad weather.

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MassMutual study shows more LGBT parents struggle with caring for parents and question their own long-term planning

LGBT parents share many of the same financial concerns as traditional parents, and are even more keenly attuned to these issues.

More LGBT parents are sandwiched between caring for their parents and their children (more than four in 10) than traditional families (less than three in 10), and even as they show higher than average ownership of long-term financial products, more struggle with doubts about the soundness of their long-term plans. READ MORE

Free HIV testing is available at The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland.

HIV testing and the opportunity to meet with an HIV counselor will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at no charge.
 
For more information or to find other locations that offer free HIV testing, please visit www.HIVtest.org or call 800-332-2437. 
 Testing provided by Project SAFE.

Our Tai-Chi Instructor, Christopher Schneider, will teach a one hour Reiki session (a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing) on Tuesdays 7pm-8pm 

The session follows our regular Tai-Chi class from 6 to 7pm.  There is no fee for those attending either or both Tai-Chi and Reiki.

For more information, please contact Chris at chriscschneider@aol.com