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The young people served by REC experience significant barriers to accessing health services; including 1) accessibility; 2) depression and anxiety as a result of multiple traumas; and 3) numerous social barriers such as HIV stigma, fear of rejection, and mistrust of mainstream health providers. There is a critical need for LGBTQ+ competent health services to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
To address these challenges, the Ruth Ellis Center currently operates five core services (soon to be six), including:
(1) Drop-In providing a full range of basic needs services and case management for LGBTQ+ young people who are experiencing homelessness, unstably housed, and/or experiencing food insecurity;
(2) The Ruth Ellis Institute (REI) providing training, consultation, and coaching for organizations and systems of care that desire to engage productively with LGBTQ+ youth of color;
(3) Home-Based Family Preservation Services designed to help a family navigate the challenge of embracing a child's sexual orientation or gender identity;
(4) The Ruth Ellis Health & Wellness Center (HWC). The HWC expands existing mental health services by adding primary care and substance abuse disorder prevention and treatment to address the large numbers of LGBTQ+ youth who suffer because of the conflict, discrimination, and violence they often face from family and society.
(5) Kofi House: Center for Lesbian and Queer Women and Girls(CLQ). The CLQ provides advocacy/outreach and case management services through an equity lens to empower girls and young women by providing a safe space and services to support health and well-being.
(6) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), soon to make its debut in 2022.
To address these challenges, the Ruth Ellis Center currently operates five core services (soon to be six), including:
(1) Drop-In providing a full range of basic needs services and case management for LGBTQ+ young people who are experiencing homelessness, unstably housed, and/or experiencing food insecurity;
(2) The Ruth Ellis Institute (REI) providing training, consultation, and coaching for organizations and systems of care that desire to engage productively with LGBTQ+ youth of color;
(3) Home-Based Family Preservation Services designed to help a family navigate the challenge of embracing a child's sexual orientation or gender identity;
(4) The Ruth Ellis Health & Wellness Center (HWC). The HWC expands existing mental health services by adding primary care and substance abuse disorder prevention and treatment to address the large numbers of LGBTQ+ youth who suffer because of the conflict, discrimination, and violence they often face from family and society.
(5) Kofi House: Center for Lesbian and Queer Women and Girls(CLQ). The CLQ provides advocacy/outreach and case management services through an equity lens to empower girls and young women by providing a safe space and services to support health and well-being.
(6) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), soon to make its debut in 2022.
Overview
Location
United States, Michigan, Highland Park
Employees
51-200
Phone
+1 313-252-1950
Total raised
$250K
Founded date
1999
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 3
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| Jun 30, 2023 | Despite rich LGBTQ+ history, Detroit doesn't have a single lesbian bar | Data: SOCARXIV; Chart: Tory Lysik/Axios Visuals Dasia Werts feels called to action when thinking about the estimated fewer than 30 lesbian bars left in the U.S. — and zero in Detroit. "We need a space where we can come in and feel like... |
| Sep 25, 2017 | How Parents Learn to Raise Gender-Nonconforming Kids | Tony Ferraiolo didn't always have a healthy relationship with his parents. After coming out as transgender in 2004, he didn't speak to his mom or dad for five years because, at the time, they were unwilling to accept his gender identity. On... |
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FAQ about Ruth Ellis Center
When was Ruth Ellis Center founded?
Ruth Ellis Center was founded in 1999.
How much funding has Ruth Ellis Center raised?
Ruth Ellis Center has raised $250K in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about Ruth Ellis Center?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning Ruth Ellis Center, among them “Despite rich LGBTQ+ history, Detroit doesn't have a single lesbian bar” (Jun 30, 2023) and “How Parents Learn to Raise Gender-Nonconforming Kids” (Sep 25, 2017).
Is Ruth Ellis Center still active?
Yes, Ruth Ellis Center is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 25, 2017.