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New Leaf Outreach To Elders
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| Last updated on July 3, 2008 |
New Leaf:Services For Our Community exists to help lesbians, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer and questioning individuals and families of all ages lead healthy and connected lives. We provide professional mental health, substance abuse,and social support services to strengthen our diverse community.
Description:
New Leaf Outreach to Elders (NLOE) comes under the umbrella of New Leaf Services. NLOE provides social activities, HIV support and mental health support to seniors 60 and above and disabled over 18 years of age. Activities include a choir, Yoga, quilting, hot lunches, writing groups, art, Men's and Women's potlucks and more. NLOE also provides the Circle of Loving Companions, a friendly visitor group that visits home bound LGBT seniors. NLOE also provides social services. These activities enrich the live of LGBT seniors who might other wise be isolated. The activities also provide us with a way to help seniors if they become ill.
History:
New Leaf was formally established in 1996 from the merger of two existing community organizations. Operation Concern and 18th Street Services. New Leaf Outreach to Elders (NLOE) was developed in 1982 as the need for specialty services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) seniors was recognized.
Contact people:
Main office number: (415) 626-7000 TDD number: (415) 252-8376 Office fax number: (415) 255-2101
Address:
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1390 Market Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Web Site: http://www.newleafservices.org
Directions:
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Fox Plaza at the corner of Hayes and Market. Available by Muni Light Rail or Bart from either Van Ness or Civic Center stations. Above ground by Muni buses 21,71, 9, 6, and the F car.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Van Ness/Market,
Walk distance (in minutes): 4 min
Nearest Bus Stop: 9th and Market, 2 min minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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Spanish
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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18
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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Yes
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