QUEER AND TRANS VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

From its founding, part of the Community Center’s mission is to ensure that all LGBTQ+ individuals know their rights and their options.  In 2026, we’re sharpening that focus with the introduction of two new programs:  A free legal clinic and an LGBTQ+ victim assistance program.  These compliment the Community Center’s renewed focus on training and public education through its Inclusive Practices Training Program

The Legal Clinic

The Legal Clinic provides free or low-cost legal services to address the unique systemic challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. This can include:

  • legal name change

  • gender marker updates

  • employment, housing and public accommodations

  • family law, including adoption, custody, divorce and orders of protection

  • wills, power of attorney and healthcare proxies

  • small claims disputes and business startup

Consultation is provided free of charge to you.  Representation for more in-depth support is provided at a reduced rate or, in some cases, offered pro bono.

QT-VAP, the Queer and Trans Victim Assistance Program

QT-VAP, the Queer and Trans Victim Assistance Program, offers specialized support to LGBTQ+ survivors of crime, violence, discrimination and abuse. The crime does not need to be related to your sexual orientation, gender identity or the perception thereof.  Services include:

  • Case management

  • Court accompaniment

  • Rights counseling

  • Trauma counseling

  • Affirming, supported referrals

  • System navigation

  • Victim compensation

  • Safety planning

  • Emergency housing

  • Restorative justice facilitation

TDOV Trans Community Care Space 2026, Photography by Gabrielle Bettin

The Inclusive Practices Training Program (IPTP) offers training about topics important to the LGBTQ+ community to businesses, law enforcement, schools and community groups. Topics include LGBTQ+ 101, Intersectionality in the LGBTQ+ Community, Supporting Queer and Trans Victims of Crime, Ambigous Loss, Being Trans in America and LGBTQ+ History among others.