SAGE of South Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
SAGE of South Florida is a SAGECollab-connected organization serving or advocating for LGBTQIA+ older adults. Confirm current programs and service area directly.
SAGE Partner
View communityWest Suburban LGBTQ+ Senior Services
Enhanced listingLGBTQIA+ Senior Center / Support Chicago Suburbs, Illinois
SAGE Partner· Reviewed July 22, 2026NonprofitFree Service
About
West Suburban LGBTQ+ Senior Services is a program of Chicago Methodist Senior Services, serving LGBT+ older adults and allies in Chicago's western suburbs.
The group meets weekly, with both in-person and virtual options, which matters more than it sounds: a virtual option is often the difference between attending and not for someone who has stopped driving.
Alongside the group, CMSS runs Senior Connections, an intergenerational friendship program. Chosen family is not an abstraction for many LGBTQIA+ elders, and programs that deliberately build cross-generational connection are one of the few structured answers to that.
Meeting times and costs are not published. Contact CMSS to confirm before attending.
Pricing & availability
- Pricing
- Free / no-cost service · Costs are not published. Contact CMSS to confirm.
- Availability
- Availability reported · The group meets weekly, in person and virtually. Contact CMSS for times. (as of August 6, 2026)Availability changes often. Contact the provider to confirm current openings.
LGBTQIA+ inclusion & documented evidence
- SAGE PartnerReviewed July 22, 2026
A documented partnership or affiliation with SAGE or a SAGE program serving LGBTQIA+ elders.
Indicates an affiliation; does not certify staff training or outcomes.
Couples & chosen family
We don't yet have documented couples or chosen-family policy details for this organization. Ask them directly, and let us know what you learn.
Trans-inclusive practices
No trans-inclusive care documentation is on file yet. This does not indicate exclusion, ask the provider about their specific practices.
Staff training
No LGBTQIA+ aging staff-training credential is on file for this organization. That is not evidence of exclusion, so ask them directly what training their staff receive.
Work here? How to earn a credential.
Amenities & features
- On-site social worker or care coordinator
- LGBTQIA+ resident or member group
- Affirming social events
- Organized social calendar
- Telehealth access
Location & service area
1801 W. Warner Ave, Suite 101
Chicago Suburbs, Illinois
Serves Chicago Suburbs, IL
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Questions to ask
5 things worth asking before you decide, chosen because the public record does not answer them. A blank means nobody has published the answer, not that the answer is bad.
- Can a same-sex couple share a room or an apartment, on the same terms as any other couple, at every level of care you offer?
- Who counts as family for visiting, for medical updates and for decisions, if the person closest to me is not a relative or a spouse?
- Do you have a written nondiscrimination policy that names sexual orientation and gender identity? Can I have a copy?
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About this information: Evidence labels describe documented policies, credentials or public recommendations as of the reviewed date shown, they are not a guarantee of care quality, and a paid listing plan never influences them. Details can change; please confirm anything important directly with the provider.
Last updated August 6, 2026. Suggest a correction.