Openhouse: Housing, Services and Community for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Seniors

Founded in San Francisco in 1998, the mission of Openhouse is to build housing, services and community programs to support the health and well-being of LGBT older adults. Openhouse programs include:

• Housing – One-on-one housing and social services clinics to provide LGBT seniors with resources and support to find affordable, stable housing and safe social and health services;
• Community – LGBT-affirming programs and activities in partnership with senior service providers including HIV support group, yoga, meditation, monthly “chat” groups, games day, arts group, arts and cultural events, outings, and much more!
• Services – Caring Connections FRIENDLY VISITOR program where compassionate LGBT individuals and allies are matched to LGBT older adults who seek closer connection with LGBT community. The program also links older adults with community resources.

If you are 60+ and seeking more connection with LGBT community, give us a call at 415-296-8995!

Openhouse recognizes and affirms that LGBT older adults live at intersections of race, ethnicity, class, culture, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, spirituality, and ability. Openhouse is committed to creating a safe environment to encourage and support participants to share their diverse perspectives and identities to foster dynamic community engagement.