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Some links and resources we would like to share with you

The office of Second District City Council Member Suja Lowenthal has set up a calendar of events to keep the community informed of Long Beach events and happenings that relate directly to our neighborhoods. Please visit their site for information: 2nd District Community Calendar

Community Organizations
• Family Service The mission of Family Service is to strengthen and enrich our diverse
  community by empowering individuals and families to make positive changes through
  effective counseling and educational programs.
• AIDS WALK Long Beach: We CAN Stop AIDS Today!
• The Life Group LA - Because it's your life The Life Group LA is a coalition of people
  dedicated to the education, empowerment and emotional support of persons both
  infected and affected by HIV/AIDS so that they may make informed choices and decisions
  regarding their healthcare and personal well being.
• The Beacon House of San Pedro - founded in 1974 as a private non-profit California
  corporation, with the purpose of providing a peer-oriented, residential recovery program
  for men whose lives had become unmanageable due to alcoholism or addiction.
• Haven Health and Hospice: Haven Health specializes in hospice care for patients who
  elect not to seek aggressive treatment, as well as home health care for those recovering
  from injury or illness. Haven Health provides highly skilled nurses available on a 24 hour
  basis, as well as the latest medical equipment and supplies to ensure a comfortable
  and tranquil recovery that is simply unattainable in a hospital setting

Hate Crime Response Line If you are the victim of a hate crime, there is help available for you. Call the confidential Hate Crimes Response Line at (562) 433-8595 and leave a message. You will receive assistance with resources and support. The City of Long Beach HUMAN DIGNITY POLICY (Established in 1998) “Everyone should be treated with courtesy and respect, regardless of their racial background, their nation of origin, the religion they practice, their sexual orientation, gender, or disability status. It is the right of all residents to pursue their daily lives with the knowledge that they will not be threatened with violence or physical harm. The City will vigorously fight criminal activity known as hate crimes with all resources at its disposal.” View the flyer Human Dignity Program Melissa Morgan, Human Dignity Officer 562-570-6948 Office 562-570-6706 TTY dignity@longbeach.gov www.dignity.longbeach.gov

Gay Media Links
• 365Gay - The Daily Gay Newspaper Online
• Advocate.com - Award-winning LGBT News site
• Genre Magazine
• Metro G - Serving the Southern California GLBT community
• IN Los Angeles
• LN Lesbian News - We've got you covered

FOR THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT THE CENTER
• LGBT Community Library
• Find a Roommate
• Find A Job
• Find An Apartment