Local Resources
Spokane Public Schools Equity Department
Did you know that Spokane Public Schools has an Equity Department? As it pertains to young people, their mission is to ensure elimination of prejudice, bigotry, discrimination, harassment and bullying in our schools, to improve achievement for all students, to bring parents/guardians and the community into the learning circle, address racial/cultural integration and recognize the strength of diversity and to address language needs of all students. They have some great staff who care about all students! Safe Schools, Healthy Students
The Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative is a collaborative effort between Spokane Public Schools, Educational Service District 101 and a variety of community partners. The initiative will serve six schools districts including Spokane Public Schools, Cheney, Medical Lake, Nine Mile, Riverside and Deer Park. The overarching goal of this initiative is to create a comprehensive county-wide safety system to strengthen and expand existing community partnerships and link to a broader range of community resources. The initiative is support by the Department of Education, Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Health and Social Services. PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
509.489.2266 info@pflagspokane.org Parents whose child is coming out (or came out) should be referred to PFLAG and/or inquiries related to being a parent of a GLBTQ person. We usually refer folks to Wanda Daehlin or Tiina Buckaloo at PFLAG.
Crosswalk
A part of Volunteers of America, Crosswalk is a multi-service center for street kids, homeless and high-risk youth aged 13-17. Services include shelter, school, food, medical assistance, counseling, clothing, case management, recreation and referrals to substance abuse and mental health treatment. All services are free and offered on a walk-in basis. In addition, Volunteers of America Spokane also has: Alexandria’s House, a shared living residence for pregnant or parenting teens and their babies. Breakthrough for Families, a famility preservation project that serves runaway or high-risk youth and their families. The Aston-Bleck Apartments, for young parents (aged 16-21) and their children. Flaherty House, which provides transitional living services to young men aged 18-21.
Rapid HIV Testing
The Spokane Regional Health District's HIV/AIDS Program provides rapid HIV testing at no cost for young men who have sex with men and gay identified men. All you have to do is call/ or just come in to the office (walk-in is available, but you might have to wait if there is an appointment ahead of you). In addition to the HIV testing and counseling, they have services around education, case management, outreach, partner notification and also offer training workshops. Check them out at their website or stop by their office (see below).
Drop in at 1101 W. College, Suite # 372 or call or email for an appointment (509) 324-1542 or lstjohn@spokanecounty.org or ssjoberg@spokanecounty.org. Spokane LGBTQA News & Events
Check out the Stonewall News Northwest newspaper (online or in print at multiple locations throughout the state) for news of interest to LGBT issues. They've been serving the GLBTQA community of the Inland Northwest since 1992 -- the same year that Odyssey was founded! Rainbow Regional Community Center
509.489.1914 info@spokanerainbowcenter.org Refer GLBTQ community related questions to the community center. They do not have a physical location currently due to transition but do have voicemail and e-mail. If the question is urgent (a reporter for example) refer the call directly to Cat Carrel, Board Chair, at 509.455.8993.
Lilac City Men’s Project
509.267.9444 info@lilaccitymensproject.org For inquiries from gay and bisexual men who are outside the Odyssey age range of 14-21. Inquiries for LCMP can also be sent directly to Cat Carrel at 509.455.8993.
Papillon
509.292.8852 info@spokanepapillon.org Inquiries related to the transgender community should be referred to Papillon.
SAN (Spokane AIDS Network)
509.455.8993 info@spokaneaidsnetwork.org AIDS & HIV related inquiries. Susan Fabrikant is the Executive Director.
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