| We’re partnering with the Gender Affirmation Project to host their one-on-one meetings! The GAP offers financial and logistical support for trans and nonbinary people looking to change their names and/or gender markers. Go to http://trans-ilience.com/gap to learn more and to request services.
We'll be offering this Gender Affirmation Project hours (meetings are by appointment through the GAP) and Resource Hours (just come by!) on Thursdays from 9am-1pm and Sundays from 1pm-3pm!
What are Resource Hours? The best time to come to Salus if you have questions for us, want to drop off donations, pick up resources, or if you want to hang out for a little while. What resources can I get? We currently have condoms, lube samples, emergency contraception, OTC birth control, at-home HIV test kits, Narcan, Sharps boxes, Hormone Injection Kits, Covid-19 tests, drug dispoal kits, menstrual products, hygiene products, dental hygiene kits, gender affirming supplies, and makeup/cosmetic products. What can I donate? Packaged/new menstrual products, packaged/new n95 or kn95 masks, hygiene products, makeup/cosmetic products, new or gently used binders, and other gender affirming items like breast forms. We also take monetary donations through our CashApp ($SalusCenter) and donation link (above).
What else happens during Resource Hours? Lot’s of wonderful services – our website and social media posts will include specific days/times for: - Additional harm reduction resources (injection kits for hormones and IV drug injection, safe smoking kits, sharps boxes, snorting kits, etc.)
- support for applying and renewing passports
- appointments for free tax preparation services
- legal advice and more monthly guests and services to come!
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Come into the Salus Center to apply for your passport: Thursdays January 23, February 13, March 13, and April 10, 9AM-1PM. You can make an appointment or walk-in.
Emery, an employee of the Lansing City Clerk's Office, will be onsite to assist in the application process. To apply for a passport, you need forms, proof of US citizenship, photo ID, and a check or money order to send with the application.
You can book an appointment here: https://calendly.com/emery-drever-lansingmi/30min
Questions? email emery.drever @ lansingmi.gov |
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The Transfem Support Group meets tonight from 7-8:30pm at the Salus Center! We're adding a fourth monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of each month, though this first one tonight, Wednesday, January 22nd!
The Transfem Support Group is a peer support group created by and for trans women and transfem-identifying people. We hope to grow our sense of community to share connection, belonging, and support.
We meet in person at the Salus Center on the first Monday, second Wednesday, third Thursday, and last Tuesday of each month. 7:00-8:30pm.
Upcoming meetings are Tuesday 1/28, Monday 2/3, Wednesday 2/12, Thursday 2/20, and Tuesday 2/25.
For more information: https://linktr.ee/LansingTransfemSupportGroup Email: transfemsupport @ saluscenter.org |
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Here for You is back and the first meeting is Thursday, January 23rd at 6pm! Starting in February, Here for You willl be meeting on the first Thursday of each month.
Here For You is a supportive space for the important adults in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and young adults.
Join us on the first Thursday of each month from 6pm-7:30pm at the Salus Center as we share the celebrations and challenges we experience showing up and holding space for the queer kids in our lives. Here for You is for any parent, grandparent, guardian, teacher, mentor, or important adult of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth who is looking for an opportunity to be in conversation and community with others facing similar experiences. All are welcome!
Contact hereforyou @ saluscenter.org for any questions. |
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We have a new monthly interest group! Queer Nature Club is a group for connecting with nature - together! We meet about once a month year-round, sometimes focused on certain themes or attending events, other times just hanging out at a local park. This group is open to 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies of all ages, anyone under 18 must be with an adult at all times.
For questions/comments/concerns/suggestions: natureclub @ saluscenter.org February Meet-Up: Wednesday, February 19th, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Central Park South 1990 Central Park Dr, Okemos, MI Meet by the Central Park Map signs next to the parking lot. March Meet-Up: Sunday, March 9th, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Crego Park 1600 Fidelity Road, Lansing Meet near the Lansing River Trail sign just past the end of the parking lot. |
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Would you like to be a community leader and help create a supportive space for other 2SLGBTQIA+ folks?
The Salus Center is seeking group leaders to facilitate peer support group meetings of the Transmasc Support Group and Vintage Pride 45+.
Peer support groups are informal discussion-based meetings where folks can connect and help each other based on shared experiences. Group leaders should be people who have lived experience with the identity/focus of the group, facilitation or leadership experience, and a desire to run a group at the Salus Center.
Transmasc Support Group Second Mondays, 6-7:30pm
Vintage Pride 45+: Support Group for 2SLGBTQIA+ Adults over 45 Second Saturdays, 2-3:30pm
Support group leaders are paid a $100 monthly stipend and will require background checks. Email frank @ saluscenter.org for questions.
Application is due February 2nd. Learn more and apply here: http://tinyurl.com/SalusGroupLeader |
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