I have been involved with OkEq for 15+ years. The most amazing thing about this organization is that it is managed by volunteers - and has been organized that way since the 80's! The leadership at OkEq is committed to providing an environment that is welcoming to all people who are LGBTQ and their allies. The programming efforts are strategically designed to meet the current needs of its members and users and a consistent effort is applied to assess the program effectiveness.
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Civil Rights, Lesbian & Gay Rights, LGBTQ, Recreational Clubs, Sports
Mission: Oklahomans for equality seeks equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, families and allies through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the dennis r neill equality center.
Programs: Minority community center operation, cultural and education programs and event facilitation including:counseling and wellness programs. Providing free licensed mental health professional counseling services. More than 30 peer led support groups for individuals dealing with post traumatic stress, sexual orientation identity acceptance, depression, eating disorders, grief recovery, transgender issues, divorce and relationship challenges, substance abuse, and health challenges. Transgender services and programs. Providing medical referrals and limited medical services, mental health referrals, legal services and 5 different peer led support groups for individuals and their families who identify as transgender. Lgbt older adult program. Providing medical referrals, mental health referrals, legal services, weekly check ins, advocating for those living in assisted living centers, and social programming for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender senior adults.