LGBT Casa Ruby

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Health Services
~They offer preventative health services to “help LGBTQ individuals that are at risk of acquiring or who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection, especially HIV and AIDS, and to ensure clients receive the most scientifically sound information on prevention and treatment to promote a healthy lifestyle.”

Housing
~Their “Housing Services Program provides stable living arrangements for young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their homes. Our array of services accommodate people with various needs, from shelter for a night, to more stable housing, including subsidized rent for up to 6 months. In addition to our shelters, we provide case management for our clients, including advice on other available resources and assistance in meeting other needs.”
~They offer a free low barrier/hypothermia shelter that is available at night and during weather emergencies, 7 days a week throughout the year, 24 hours a day.
~The short term living program is for “LGBT youth between the ages of 18 and 24 years old, and guarantees stable housing and support services for 3 to 6 months, with the purpose of helping clients transition into more permanent housing.”
~The transitional living program is for  “LGBT youth between the ages of 18 and 24 years old, and guarantees stable housing and support services for up to 18 months. This program requires members to complete 35 hours devoted to personal improvement, which can be combined with a school or employment program that helps them create a financial base and stability to thrive.”
~For more information, about Housing Services, contact Angela Brown at [email protected]

Case Management
~They offer a “support center with intensive case management and social services from our diverse non-clinical social workers. As part of the services offered, Casa Ruby provides support in human services, such as the acquisition of a government issued I.D. and other skills building initiatives.”
~For more information about their Social Services/Case Management, contact Angela Brown at [email protected]

Immigrant Services
~They offer unique services to LGBTQ+ immigrants from around the world.
~For more information about Latino and Immigration Services, contact Paty Hernandez at [email protected]

Counseling
~They provide “therapeutic and mental health support for victims of violence, whether it is sexual, physical, emotional. Through our victim services, we provide one-on-one case management and counseling services for victims of violence.”
~For more information about Support Services for Victims of Violence, contact Kisha Allure at [email protected]


casaruby.org

7530 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012
(202) 355-5155

Hours: Open 24/7


Last updated: 08.13.19


Region |Northwest|Ward 4|Washington DC

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