Sunserve 2014

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We Help People

HOPWA/Project AIDS Care

Senior center

Youth Services

TRANSGENDER SERVICES

Trainings and Certification

Mental Health Services

SunServePg. 4

business consulting & Training

Pg. 3transgender

services

Pg. 2hopwa/pac

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day care center

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The purpose of the Project AIDS Care waiver is to promote, maintain, and optimize the health of persons living

with AIDS in order to delay or prevent institutionalization. PAC waiver

provides home and community-based services to Medicaid eligible

persons with a documented diagnosis of AIDS (Acquired Immune

Deficiency Syndrome) choosing to live at home and in the community.

HOPWA Intensive Housing Case Management

ProjectAIDS Care

Intensive Housing case Management (HOPWA) program: will develop a long term relationship with clients in order to develop trust and an open dialog regarding the barriers that arise to long term and stable housing for PLWH/A. We are able to assist clients with rent, mortgage, short term assistance, housing resources, Gosection8 property listings, utility and move in assistance.

“Mind over Money” Workshops: Get rid of baggage named fear, anxiety, self-disgust, judgment and blame and join the “Mind over Money” workshop to overcome negative spending habits. Satari Life Skills Institute will teach you to identify triggers, needs vs. wants, and the physical and emotional drainage caused by money.

Gary HensleyDirector of Housing

Case Management

(954) 764-5150 Ext. 1132312 Wilton Drive,

Wilton Manors, FL 33305

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The purpose of the Project AIDS Care waiver is to promote, maintain, and optimize the health of persons living

with AIDS in order to delay or prevent institutionalization. PAC waiver

provides home and community-based services to Medicaid eligible

persons with a documented diagnosis of AIDS (Acquired Immune

Deficiency Syndrome) choosing to live at home and in the community.

HOPWA Intensive Housing Case Management

ProjectAIDS Care

Intensive Housing case Management (HOPWA) program: will develop a long term relationship with clients in order to develop trust and an open dialog regarding the barriers that arise to long term and stable housing for PLWH/A. We are able to assist clients with rent, mortgage, short term assistance, housing resources, Gosection8 property listings, utility and move in assistance.

“Mind over Money” Workshops: Get rid of baggage named fear, anxiety, self-disgust, judgment and blame and join the “Mind over Money” workshop to overcome negative spending habits. Satari Life Skills Institute will teach you to identify triggers, needs vs. wants, and the physical and emotional drainage caused by money.

Gary HensleyDirector of Housing

Case Management

(954) 764-5150 Ext. 1132312 Wilton Drive,

Wilton Manors, FL 33305

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Linkage to the Safe, Culturally Relevant Services You Deserve...

Surviving and Thriving Transgender Services

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JAIL/PRISON-BASED SERVICES

EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY

FREE FACE-to-FACE CASE MANAGEMENT

LEGAL ISSUES

Do You Have A Loved One Who Is: TRANSGENDER?

GENDER VARIANT? Do You Want To Learn More About:

LOVING SOMEONE TRANS? HOW TO BE MORE SUPPORTIVE?

HOW TO BE THEIR ADVOCATE?

Significant Others, Family, Friends and Allies

2nd and 4th Saturdays every month — 10:30AM-12PM SunServe, 2312 Wilton Dr. Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Arianna Lint

SunServe’s Director of Transgender Services

954.764.5150 ext 112 ~ [email protected]

Education ~ Support ~ Advocacy ~ Understanding

“Safe T” Transgender/ Gender Variant Group Drop-In Support Group for those who do not conform to

gender stereotypes.

Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8pm

@ SunServe North (2312 Wilton Drive 33305) *Limited to Transgender, Transsexual, and/or Genderqueer Persons only.

For questions contact John Swan @ 954.764.5150 ext. 110

Arianna Lint, Director of Transgender Services


Business Consulting and Training Services

Here is what some of our newly

added business partners have said about the

class:

Sean Lummus Training Coordinator (left)

Aspen HawkeBusiness Development Specialist

(954) 764 - [email protected]

LGBTQ Cultural Proficiency TRAINING LGBTQ Cultural Proficiency CERTIFICATION

Becoming a business partner and displaying one of SunServe’s

recognizable seals shows that your company supports the vast and growing LGBTQ community

of South Florida.

Getting your business certified includes training from the top to the bottom and shows your

commitment to providing culturally relevant service to the

LGBTQ community.

We provide professional training and consultation to address all of your LGBTQ cultural needs and requirements.

“Since becoming a

Partner with SunServe,

I feel more confident in serving

the LGBTQ community. I have also

noticed an influx of new faces

at my business!” -September ‘14

• Increase Revenue by gaining a larger presence in the LGBTQ communities• We are the experts in LGBTQ Cultural Proficiency Training having conducted hundreds of trainings within the last 12 years• Customized trainings developed specifically for your needs: ~ Individual training ~ Training for all employees ~ Group Workshops ~ New hire orientation • Consultations to assist companies in developing LGBTQ proficient practices• SunServe is a Florida Department of Health approved provider of CEU’s for Mental Health and nursing professionals• Your business is placed on our website showing the community you are a trusted partner

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Business Consulting and Training Services

Here is what some of our newly

added business partners have said about the

class:

Sean Lummus Training Coordinator (left)

Aspen HawkeBusiness Development Specialist

(954) 764 - [email protected]

LGBTQ Cultural Proficiency TRAINING LGBTQ Cultural Proficiency CERTIFICATION

Becoming a business partner and displaying one of SunServe’s

recognizable seals shows that your company supports the vast and growing LGBTQ community

of South Florida.

Getting your business certified includes training from the top to the bottom and shows your

commitment to providing culturally relevant service to the

LGBTQ community.

We provide professional training and consultation to address all of your LGBTQ cultural needs and requirements.

“Since becoming a

Partner with SunServe,

I feel more confident in serving

the LGBTQ community. I have also

noticed an influx of new faces

at my business!” -September ‘14

• Increase Revenue by gaining a larger presence in the LGBTQ communities• We are the experts in LGBTQ Cultural Proficiency Training having conducted hundreds of trainings within the last 12 years• Customized trainings developed specifically for your needs: ~ Individual training ~ Training for all employees ~ Group Workshops ~ New hire orientation • Consultations to assist companies in developing LGBTQ proficient practices• SunServe is a Florida Department of Health approved provider of CEU’s for Mental Health and nursing professionals• Your business is placed on our website showing the community you are a trusted partner


This first Adult Day Care Center of its kind celebrates diversity while specializing in the care of LGBTQ seniors. We serve all seniors over 60 who need some assistance with day-to-day activities regardless of their gender, race, religion, culture, income level or sexual orientation.

Call 954-764-5055 to schedule a tour- see what the center can provide for you or a loved one!

Located at 1480 SW 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315on the campus of Sunshine Cathedral MCC

Noble A. McArtor senior day care Center

“At Noble A. McArtor we don’t engage

seniors to socialize, our seniors socialize because we

are engaged with our seniors.”

Michael Norfleet,Program Director

“My partner and I are so

relieved to find a safe and

caring place for Mom during

the day.”

We can show you better than we can tell you!

Come and be a part of the fun at the center.


www.sunserveyouth.com 954-764-5150

visit us in ft. lauderdale atthe rainbow room

(drop in/cyber center cafe)*Check website for days/times/locations

“My leadership skills have drastically improved since volunteering with sunserve”

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lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning & straight allies


Check out what’s going on in your area• fort lauderdale

•SW Ranches/davie•coral springs

•Gender Bender& more

“ we feel very fortunate to have found sunserve, now our son has a safe, non-judgemental place to be him

self”

-mother and father of a 13-year-old gay youth

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SunServe provides a full range of outpatient mental health services, including individual, couples, family, youth, and group therapy, to the uninsured and underinsured. Since 2003, SunServe has grown a solid

and respected Counseling Program to meet the needs of the LGBTQ community in South Florida. Fees for counseling services are determined on a sliding scale, with no one turned away due to inability to pay. We

also accept many Medicaid HMO plans, including Positive HealthCare, Humana, Better Health, Freedom Health, and Clear Health Alliance. Clients with insurance are linked with members of SunServe’s Therapist Collective.

Clinical Competencies Curriculum

Katy Yankie, LCSWDIrector of

Clinical Services

Our students, Registered Interns and staff help YOU!

senior supportLGBTQ seniors have unique

needs. SunServe values YOU and

supports your right to age in place with

dignity.

Senior Education

SilverServe Luncheon (2nd Friday Monthly at ArtServe)

Phone-a-Friend Program

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Clinical EDcuationPrograms

support groups


Mental health and other professionals have the opportunity to gain fundamental

understanding of central issues in the clinical care of LGBT clients.

Training sessions are designed to address central topics in Competency guidelines

prepared by the American Psychological Association and the American

Counseling Association.

• Regular training sessions are held at SunServe and locations throughout the

community • The SunServe Institute Annual

Conference is held in October and November, offering CEUs.

SunServe offers on-site practicum placements for advanced graduate students in the helping professions through relationships with various universities in South Florida. Clinical supervision is also available for Registered Interns in:

Social Work

Mental Health Counseling

Marriage and Family Therapy

Jim Lopresti, Ph.D., LMHCSunServe Founder and Director of Education

MondayCome On, Get Happy

-maintain & achieve self love, happiness & emotional balance

TuesdayMind Over Money

-financial management course, registration required

Intimate Partner Violence Group-screening required for particiaption

WednesdaySafe “T” Group

-for those anywhere in the process of gender transition

ThursdayMen’s Therapy Group

Gay Male Empowerment Group (held at Pride Center)

SaturdaySOFFA Group

(Significant Others, Family, Friends & Allies of Transgender People)2nd and 4th Saturdays

Gay Grandparents Group

For more information about attending one of our groups

please go to our website at www.sunserve.org or call (954)

764 - 5150.

SunServe offers a variety of groups that the community is welcome to attend, including:


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People often wonder why I continue to work at SunServe and not retire.. . (after I slap them for insinuating that I am thaaaat old), I let them know that this is the best job I have ever had. And it all has to do with the best damn staff one could ever find.When you work at SunServe we make a deal with you: develop your

program to best serve our clients and we will find the resources to make your department’s vision come into focus. We hire dynamic, dedicated, driven folks who do not need to be micromanaged. These passionate people use their creativity, energy, and resourcefulness in developing programs for people in our community facing challenges. I sometimes sit in awe at the struggles confronting the people who

come to us for help, and yet somehow we nearly always find a way to help our fellow community members in need. I sit in gratitude as our donors continue to support SunServe year after year. I laud our volunteers working reception, running support groups, listening to and playing games with our seniors, and assisting with special events.

I thank our board for having faith in the staff to do what we do. I thank the people of South Florida for supporting SunServe.Keep an eye on SunServe as we are very aware that there are

many more needs facing our community, but with your help we will continue to grow to meet these needs. And remember, at SunServe, We Help People.

Sincerely, Mark Ketcham

J. Coleman Prewitt, Esq., President Ryan Schultz, MBA, Vice-President

Chad Scott, Treasurer Gregory W. Kabel, Esq., SecretaryDeidra Bergmann Julian Cavazos Gary Farmer Todd Fogel

Nikki Satlzburg Victor Warren Rev. Durrell Watkins

Letter from Our Executive Director

Board of DirectorsDepartment Directors

Dear South Florida Community Members,

Gary Hensley, Mark Ketcham, Mandi Hawke, Michael Norfleet, Arianna Lint, James Lopresti, Katy Yankie, and Bryan Wilson

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People often wonder why I continue to work at SunServe and not retire.. . (after I slap them for insinuating that I am thaaaat old), I let them know that this is the best job I have ever had. And it all has to do with the best damn staff one could ever find.When you work at SunServe we make a deal with you: develop your

program to best serve our clients and we will find the resources to make your department’s vision come into focus. We hire dynamic, dedicated, driven folks who do not need to be micromanaged. These passionate people use their creativity, energy, and resourcefulness in developing programs for people in our community facing challenges. I sometimes sit in awe at the struggles confronting the people who

come to us for help, and yet somehow we nearly always find a way to help our fellow community members in need. I sit in gratitude as our donors continue to support SunServe year after year. I laud our volunteers working reception, running support groups, listening to and playing games with our seniors, and assisting with special events.

I thank our board for having faith in the staff to do what we do. I thank the people of South Florida for supporting SunServe.Keep an eye on SunServe as we are very aware that there are

many more needs facing our community, but with your help we will continue to grow to meet these needs. And remember, at SunServe, We Help People.

Sincerely, Mark Ketcham

J. Coleman Prewitt, Esq., President Ryan Schultz, MBA, Vice-President

Chad Scott, Treasurer Gregory W. Kabel, Esq., SecretaryDeidra Bergmann Julian Cavazos Gary Farmer Todd Fogel

Nikki Satlzburg Victor Warren Rev. Durrell Watkins

Letter from Our Executive Director

Board of DirectorsDepartment Directors

Dear South Florida Community Members,

Gary Hensley, Mark Ketcham, Mandi Hawke, Michael Norfleet, Arianna Lint, James Lopresti, Katy Yankie, and Bryan Wilson








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The SunServe Guardian CircleThe SunServe Guardian Circle is a team of our most generous donors. With an annual commitment to support SunServe’s overall operations, Guardians are the backbone of our organization. Their generosity enables us to meet the monthly expenses necessary to continue to offer our vital programs and services to our community. We salute them and thank them for their ongoing support of SunServe and our community. The SunServe Guardian Circle makes it possible to say, “WE HELP PEOPLE”. All Guardian Circle donations are fully tax deductible.

DIAMOND LEVEL ($12,000+) Children’s Services Council • Clifford Johnson Estate • Community Foundation of Broward • D.C. Allen & Ken Flick No Gay Hate Fund/Our Fund • Drial Foundation • George Zuber & Anthony Snyder Charitable Fund/Our Fund •Greater Pompano Beach Senior Citizens Club • Howard Greenfield Charitable Foundation - Frank Guida, Jr., Representative • Jim Stepp &

Peter Zimmer Fun/Our Fund • John C. Graves Charitable Foundation • Julian Cavazos • Mona Pittenger Giving Fund/Our Fund • Oliver Kamm • Rick Case Auto Group @ Rickcase.com - Rita & Rick Case • Robert Coward

The Kenneth S. Hollander Charitable Foundation • United Way of Broward County

EMERALD LEVEL ($8,500+) AIDS Healthcare Foundation • CenterLink • Edward Czop • Jay Holmes • Our Fund, Inc.

PLATINUM LEVEL (Monthly Gift of $500+) Aqua Foundation for Women • Coleman Prewitt & Mark Conaghan • Paul Smith & Gerald Kennedy • South Florida Gay News

GOLD LEVEL (Monthly Gift of $250+) Broward Health • George Castrataro • Gregory Kabel • June Davis • Justin Bullard & Tim Luznar • Mark Williams & John O’Connor

Rocky Slonaker & Don Friedman • Wayne A. Schrebe & Roy J. Stegman Charitable Fund/Our Fund • William Lewis & Manny Ravelo

SILVER LEVEL (Monthly Gift of $100+) AARP • Ameriprise - Tracey Cramer • Andy Rogow & Lloyd Stevens • Andy Zalman & Ray Mims • Anne Ketcham • Arthur Crispino & Anthony Timiraos Charitable Fund/Our Fund • Arthur Dochterman & Keith Neale • Bob Avian & Peter Pileski • Bryan Wilson • Chase

Roofing & Contracting • Chuck Dinsmore & Mark Gruber • Charles V. Loring Charitable Fund/Our Fund • Dick Schwarz & Tom Massey Dino Georgiou & Lou Malkin • Forest Lawn Funeral Home • Frederick Odom • Gary Farmer, Jr. • Hot Flyers • Jim Pepper • Joe Pallant Katy Yankie & Laura Coogler • Ken Keechl & Ted Adcock • Kent McIntyre & John Tambasco Charitable Fun/Our Fund • Lori Parrish

Marc Silverstone • Mark Ketcham & Werner Lutz • Maurice Langlois & Walter Zawislak • Mike Kaplan • Nicole & Mara SaltzburgOne Magical Weekend • Park Summit, A Five Star Senior Living Community • Paul Evans & Tyrone Blakely • Ryan & Risa Schultz

SBA Communications Corporation • Science Care, Inc. • Scott Simon Fehr • Seda Aktas • Senior NanniesTim Hart/R3 Accounting • Victor Flores & Greg Hardy • Victor Warren

BRONZE LEVEL (Monthly Gift of $50+) Arianna Lint • Atlantic Properties Int’l • Chris Truster • David Bromstad • Ernest Olivas, Jr.- Emerald Elite Senior Home Health • Fort

Lauderdale Fraternal Order of Police - Lodge 31 • Gary Hensley & Bob Bernhardt • Jim & Maria Dwyer • Joe Falk • Ken Crush & Larry Prasse • Louis Benevento & Patrick Duffy Marc Grossman • Marc Labossiere • Matt Bertanzetti & Dan Jacobson • Michael Norfleet

Patti Fontova & Nani Sanchez • Philip Dearborn • Richard Riche • Robert Kuhn & Steven Geyer • Robert Scardino • Scott Bennett • South Florida Guardianship Program, Inc. • Stuart Glazer & Barry Marcus • Terry Stone & Mike Bush • The Chrysalis Center

The Grand Resort & Spa • Thomas Sheaffer • Tiffany Arieagus • Wilton Executive Suites, LLC

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO CONTINUE SERVICES FOR YOUTH, SENIORS, HIV+ PERSONS, TRANSGENDER CLIENTS, & OTHERS!

Name: __________________________________ Phone No.:_________________ Gift Amount: _________ Email: ________________________________

Billing Address: __________________________________________________________________ Zip: _________

I am interested in: giving monthly as a Guardian Circle Member giving a one-time gift

Card Type: ________ Card #: ___________________________ Exp: _________ CCV Code: _____ (Checks payable to SunServe)

Please mail completed form to: SunServe | Attn: Bryan Wilson | 2312 Wilton Drive | Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Questions: (954) 764-5150 ext.106 Visit http://guardiancircle.sunserve.org to give online!

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Rooms start at $612.16 per person (Includes taxes/fees - Based on double occupancy)

benefitting LGBTQ social services at SunServe- a 501(c)(3) agency

Departs the Saturday before Thanksgiving- Nov. 21st, 2015

Back in time for Gay Days, Hurricane Showdown, and Thanksgiving Dinner!

JOCKS-N-

FRIENDS

www.sunserve.org/events

Cruise Cruise

5 NIGHT ROUNDTRIPFORT LAUDERDALE

TO BELIZE

Cruise Cruise

benefitting LGBTQ social services at SunServe- a 501(c)(3) agency

Departs the Saturday before Thanksgiving- Nov. 21st, 2015

Back in time for Gay Days, Hurricane Showdown, and Thanksgiving Dinner!

www.sunserve.org/events

5 NIGHT ROUNDTRIPFORT LAUDERDALE

Join Us For

One-of-a-Kind Annual Events

SUNSERVE.ORG/EVENTSJulian’s Annual

Reverse Quinceanera Pageant

www.juliansrq.com








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Sunserve 2014

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wilton manors

wilton drive

housing resources

stable housing

project aids care waiver

short term assistance

money workshops

long term relationship