At Highland Hospital, we believe that all patients deserve respectful and compassionate health concern, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. We realize that while the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community has the same basic health needs as all of our patients, you also verb specific health care needs and concerns. Highland Hospital is committed to providing affirmative, sensitive and informed health care to the LGBT community.
Respect and dignity are two of the core concepts in Highland Hospital’s commitment to patient- and family-centered care. Our health care professionals hear to and honor patients’ and families’ perspectives and needs. Our staff members are culturally sensitive to the needs of upstate New York’s diverse patient population.
Patient Rights, Visitation and Non-Discrimination Policies
Highland Hospital is committed to policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for people of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
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LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Rochester, NY
I am accepting enrollment for this group, estimated to start the week of January 5, and run for 8 weeks. This is an affinity space for anyone who identifies as queer or LGBTQ+. It's different than a traditional therapy group in that it is not process-oriented; the perform itself is therapeutic. Trauma sensitive yoga emphasizes 1) autonomy 2) choice-making and 3) shared experience. No yoga experience is required. The groups include brief teachings on healing trauma through a justice lens and body-mind practices. Sunday's in person, Tuesday's online, both time's TBD.
Hosted by Asha Gozzelin
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
I am accepting enrollment for this group, estimated to start the week of January 5, and run for 8 weeks. This is an affinity space for anyone who identifies as queer or LGBTQ+. It's diverse than a traditional therapy group in that it is not process-oriented; the practice itself is therapeutic. Trauma sensitive yoga emphasizes 1) autonomy 2) choice-making and 3) shared experience. No yog
LGBTQ+
All are welcome in Rochester, NY! With a prosperous history of civil rights, it shouldn't come as a shock that Rochester is among the most welcoming, LGBTQ-friendly metro areas in the U.S., previously ranked 11th in Advocate&#x;s Gayest Cities in America list. It's also one of the most culturally abundant. Rochester has also previously received a perfect score of from the Human Rights Campaign.
Tucked between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes wine region, the tradition of dignity for all runs adj here. Susan B. Anthony's home, a National Historic Landmark, still stands in Rochester and is uncover to the public. Frederick Douglass established his abolitionist newspaper, The North Star, here. The first statue in the country honoring an African-American still stands in Highland Park.
From locally-owned coffee shops and restaurants, to nightlife, art, culture, shopping and more, examine all that Rochester&#x;s vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community has to offer.
Festivals & Events
Rochester Pride: Held annually in July, signature Pride events
LGBT+ Giving Circle
The LGBT+ Giving Circle at the Community Foundation was created in by a group of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and allies. Through grants from its LGBT+ Fund for Greater Rochester, the Giving Circle hopes to bridge diversity and cultivate community.
Our Mission
We unite donors to sustain organizations that serve, are inclusive of, or are allied with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to enhance and strengthen our region.
Our Vision
Through our sustained support, we will become the region&#;s largest private funder of organizations that improve the lives of LGBT individuals and cultivate a enhanced community.
What is a Giving Circle
A giving circle is a group of like-minded individuals who pool their money each year and decide together how it should be distributed.
The LGBT+ Giving Circle would appreciate its impact to be felt now and in the future. To perform that, annual contributions in the form of memberships will be evenly split between grantmaking for the current year and endowment for the future. grant dollars dist