Oregon’s Only Culturally-Specific Program for LGBTQ Survivors
“Finding a safe space to interact with other queer survivors who can relate to my story has been very helpful in knowing that I am not alone in my struggle.” —LGBTQ Program participant
Domestic violence affects all people, regardless of age, race, economic status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. In the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community, approximately 30 percent of couples struggle with domestic violence. Sexual minorities and gender-variant people are often denied access to benefits, protections and institutions enjoyed by others, and they are subject to the day-to-day violence and oppression of a heterosexist society. These and other barriers frequently prevent LGBTQ survivors from accessing resources, such as support groups and shelters that could help them leave abusive partners.
Bradley Angle provides culturally-relevant, anti-oppressive support and advocacy for self-identified LGBTQ folks of all genders who are surviving abuse. LGBTQ support services are kink- and poly-friendly and inclusive of the wide variety of identities within the LGBTQ community.
Our services are free and confidential. They include support groups, individual advocacy, resource referrals, safety planning, basic needs assistance, and shelter/housing assistance. We are also proud to offer Healthy Relationships classes that explore: identifying and communicating personal values, boundaries and, negotiation, handling conflict, accountability, strengthening community networks, and more! This class is open to any self-identified LGBTQ person, single or in a relationship: poly, monogamous, open, or exploring. Couples and partners are welcome to sign up together.
For more information about services or to speak to an LGBTQ advocate, please call 503-595-9591 ex. 305
Tonight is my last night at Bradley Angle, and I want to share with you the hope, the empowerment, and the sisterhood I’ve found here. When I first called, I was panicked, afraid, angry, alone.
“I wish I could run home to Mom and Dad,” I said. However, they’d been dead for many years. I’d been demeaned, betrayed, lied to and abused by the person I had shared with most intimately—my… MORE >
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