RU12? Community Center

Non Profit: LGBT-Identified

34 Elmwood Avenue
P.O. Box 5883 Burlington, VT 05402 USA
Phone: 802-860-7812
Email: thecenterREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@ru12.org
http://www.ru12.org

Whether you are an individual or part of a group, you are invited to be a part of the RU12? Community Center. Get involved with one of our projects or create your own; we’re here to help you get connected and make change happen in your life and the life of our communities.

The Mission of RU12? Community Center is to celebrate, educate and advocate with and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Vermonters.

RU12? Programs

SafeSpace Anti-Violence
Support & advocacy for LGBTQ survivors of violence and discrimination

Support Line Information, support and advocacy services 1-866-869-7341 (toll-free, statewide), Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm
The support line offers emotional support, advocacy, resources, and refferals for LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, of hate crimes, or any other violence or discrimination.
Survivors are encouraged to call even if only to report the incident to be documented.
There is also a support group for surivivors call the center for more information 802 860-7812
Education & Outreach Community education and awareness raising events.
SafSpace runs the wall of awareness to document incidents and also does trainings all over the state.
Advocacy SafeSpace is the voice for LGBTQ survivors at many institutional levels in the state.

LGBTQ Health Care

Gay Leisurely Activities for Men (GLAM) Building a healthy community for young gay & bisexual men
HIV Testing Rapid testing (results in 20 minutes) Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am to 6pm(ask for Chase) and Orasure testing Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm(ask for Hannah)
Vermont Diversity Health Project Health provider training & provider database for LGBTQ consumers
Cessation Tobacco Cessation resources, referrals, and support

Organizing & Advocacy

Pride A committee that organizes the annual celebration of our community and of our movement
Vermont TransAction A group devoted to transgender rights and community building
Queer Summits Gatherings of LGBT activists across Vermont
Visibility Day Educating policy makers about our community’s needs at the State House
LGBTQ Elder Project Social support for LGBTQ elders

You can help Celebrate, Educate and Advocat too...
Donate – Give on-line at http://www.ru12.org/

Volunteer- Send us an email at thecenter@ru12.org or give us a call 802.860.7812 to get involved!

Get Connected – Sign up for our weekly email of events, the “What’s Up” http://www.ru12.org/

RU12? is open Monday through Friday 10am-6pm

Cyber Center hours are:

Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm and then 4pm-7p

Friday: 11am-2pm

Regions Served

Burlington Area, Statewide

Locations