On Wednesday, May 16, the U.S. House of Representatives took us a giant step backward. In a 222 to 205 vote, the House approved a measure that excludes LGBT persons, along with other underserved communities of immigrants and indigenous peoples, from the reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act.
Thank you, Mr. President
Montrose Counseling Center applauds President Barack Obama for his historic announcement today that he personally supports marriage equality for same-sex couples. According to MCC Executive Director, Ann J. Robison, PhD, “Of particular importance was that the president used the word ‘marriage’ in his support of LGBT equality.”
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A Star Is Born on May 4, 2012
You don’t have to squint to see the newest member of the MCC family.
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HATCH Celebrates Silver Anniversary, Plans Prom
This year HATCH celebrates 25 years of providing a safe, affirming place for GLBT and Questioning youth. Join the celebration by attending the 20th Annual HATCH Prom: Year of the Dragon Ball on June 8th. More…
We Appreciate Our Volunteers All Year
Did you know that April 15th – 21st is National Volunteer Appreciation Week?
We truly do have some of the most amazing volunteers. Volunteers are an important part of the Montrose Counseling Center family.
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Where Do You Draw the Line?
Montrose Counseling Center’s Anti-Violence program is the benchmark provider of GLBT-affirming services for victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and hate crimes, and because April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we want to draw a parallel between the first two – sexual assault and domestic violence – with that of human trafficking.
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Case Management Program Coordinator
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Montrose Counseling Center is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Case Management Program Coordinator and placement at an area HIV primary care clinic.
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Sign of the Times
When you walk into the elevator lobby on the ground floor, you may see a new decal on our window. Montrose Counseling Center is a proud participant in the Aaron’s Angels Safe Shelter program.
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Breast Cancer Support Group to Begin in April
Lesbian/Bi/Trans Womens’ Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group
Mondays from 5:00 – 6:30pm beginning April 16th
Rescheduled to begin on April 16, 2012 in order to give more people the opportunity to register.
For information about joining, please call 713-529-0037.
PRINT A FLYER (on pink paper!)
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Tobacco is a Drag
There is a current trend for Community Health Facilities to become Tobacco-Free campuses, and Montrose Counseling Center is excited to become one as part of its ongoing commitment to overall wellness. As of June 1, smoking and all other tobacco products will be prohibited on the entire campus of MCC.
Over the course of the next several months, look for more information and details about our Tobacco-Free Campus.
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We Can Be Heroes! Join the 4Ever Family Project.
One hour of your time could change someone’s life. Sign up today to learn the skills necessary to perform QPR (the mental health equivalent of CPR). It’s about using simple conversation to identify someone who may be suicidal or in crisis, and sharing valuable information about where to get help. Vulnerable GLBT seniors are a “target population” for this technique, but it can be used with almost anyone in any situation.
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