Lyon-Martin Community Health Services

🌟 We're excited to amplify an incredible new resource from HRC Lighthouse (💗 Taylor Edelmann) The Gender Affirming Harm Reduction: A Toolkit for Syringe Service Programs was created by our friends at HRC Lighthouse, Trans Equity Consulting and the support of National Harm Reduction Coalition. This toolkit is a powerful roadmap for organizations looking to enhance their service delivery and commitment to TGNCNB communities. Dedicated to the memory of the late trans visionary, Cecilia Gentili, this resource offers: ✅ An organizational assessment to identify areas for growth. 💡 Insights on chemsex, overdose response, s*x work, affirming sexual health histories, and more. 💭 Self-reflection questions to guide understanding. 🛠️ Resources to continue expanding knowledge and skills. Access this essential toolkit: 🌐 Web-based: bit.ly/LLCToolkit2024 📄 PDF: bit.ly/LLCToolkit2024PDF Plus, don’t miss their webinar on September 25th from 12-1 pm EST for a deeper dive into the toolkit. ASL & Spanish interpreters will be provided! Register here: bit.ly/GACWebinar24 Let's work together to create more inclusive and affirming services for all. ✨

🌟 Staff Highlight: Meet Jessica! 🌟 We're excited to introduce Jessica Wilson, MS, RD our Dietitian at Lyon-Martin Community Health Services. Jessica is a trauma-informed dietitian with 15 years of experience working with clients affected by eating disorders, particularly those impacted by systemic inequities. She has worked at the University of California, Davis, the University of Oregon, and  in private practice, bringing expertise in addressing the structural causes of disordered eating. 🗣️ "I am passionate about shifting the healthcare narrative to target the structural inequities and violence that marginalized individuals endure, rather than designating individual identities as risk factors. I am excited to support the development of Lyon-Martin's eating disorder program and address the unique challenges faced by BIPOC and QTI individuals." Jessica is also the author of It’s Always Been Ours: Rewriting the Story of Black Women’s Bodies, a book exploring the connections between anti-fatness, anti-Blackness, and eating disorder development. Her work has been featured in ABC Prime Time News, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Her podcast, Making it Awkward, encourages critical thinking about food and bodies to inspire societal change. At Lyon-Martin, we believe our communities are best served by us and for us. Being peer-led is central to our mission of providing high-quality, compassionate, and trauma-informed care. We are committed to eliminating health inequities by rooting our practice in intersectionality, anti-racism, reproductive and disability justice, self-determination, and harm reduction. Jessica’s expertise and passion are invaluable assets as we work towards our vision of health equity for all. Join us and be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a difference! 🌈 For open roles, visit: lyon-martin.org/careers 🌱

I'm incredibly honored and excited to share our brand new toolkit with you! 🎉 Gender Affirming Harm Reduction: A Toolkit for Syringe Service Programs is the result of nearly a year and a half of work that drew extensively on my experiences with harm reduction programs in NYC that require guidance in truly meeting the needs of TGNCNB PWUD and engage in s*x work. It came alive with the help of the folks at Trans Equity Consulting (shout out to Mateo Belen, MSW, ari jáuregui & Diana Wilkins) and with the support of National Harm Reduction Coalition. We have dedicated this resource to the late trans visionary and Founder of Trans Equity Consulting, Cecilia Gentili, who supported the project from its inception until her passing earlier this year. May it honor her incomparable legacy and the indelible mark it left on all of us. ❤️ Not only does this toolkit offer guidance for these programs, but more importantly, it holds them accountable for what they are doing -- and not doing for our communities. In it, you’ll find: ✅ Organizational assessment to highlight areas for growth and opportunities 💡 Information on chemsex, overdose response & prevention, s*x work, how to take a more affirming sexual health history, and more. 💭 Self-reflection questions to guide understanding as you move through the toolkit 🛠️ Resources to continue learning and expanding your knowledge! 🚨 **Please note that the toolkit is currently formatted to be viewed on a desktop. If you'd like to view it as a PDF, visit bit.ly/LLCToolkit2024PDF** 🔗 Access the web-based version via https://lnkd.in/erN6Kqfc 🗓️ We will hold a webinar to give you a deeper look into the toolkit on Sept. 25 from 12 - 1 pm EST. ASL & Spanish interpreters will be provided! 🔗 To register: bit.ly/GACWebinar24

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟 For nearly 50 years, Lyon-Martin Community Health Services has been vital to San Francisco’s queer community, offering compassionate, culturally competent care for trans, non-binary, and queer communities. We're excited to announce that we have several open positions and are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing high-quality, inclusive healthcare. 🔹 Medical Director 🔹 Primary Care Provider 🔹 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 🔹 Quality Improvement Manager 🔹 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 🔹 Director of Nursing 🔹 Registered Nurse 🔹 Outreach RN 🔹 Electrologist 🔹 Medical Care Coordinator 🔹 Community Access Coordinator (Spanish-Speaker) 🔹 Mental Health Director 🔹 Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist 🔹 Therapist 🔹 Therapist Eating Disorder Program Lead Join us and be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a difference! 🌈 For more information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gZrHSj6m 🌱 #transhealth #queerhealth #hiring

🌟 Staff Highlight: Meet D'hana Perry! 🌟 We're thrilled to introduce D'hana Perry, our new Director of Programs and Grant Administration at Lyon-Martin Community Health Services. D'hana is an LGBTQ health access expert with over 15 years of management experience in the nonprofit, research, and health tech sectors. They have previously worked with The Fenway Institute, Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, and FOLX Health, bringing a wealth of knowledge in program development, strategy, data analytics, and business operations. Outside of work, D'hana is also an active DJ and media artist, with their work regularly showcased in museums, galleries, and performance spaces. 🗣️ "I've had the pleasure of working in the LGBTQ health field for 20 years, with a focus on trans health access for the past 10 years. It's really challenging work, but I love finding solutions to big problems and looking for creative ways to deliver the services that our community needs. I'm excited to join the team at Lyon-Martin to continue providing programming that will make a real difference in the lives of queer and trans people." At Lyon-Martin, we believe that our communities are best served by us and for us. Being peer-led is central to our mission of providing high-quality, compassionate, and trauma-informed care. We're committed to eliminating health inequities by rooting our practice in intersectionality, anti-racism, reproductive and disability justice, self-determination, and harm reduction. D'hana's expertise and passion are invaluable assets as we work towards our vision of health equity for all. Join us and be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a difference! 🌈 For open roles, visit: https://lnkd.in/gZrHSj6m 🌱

🎉 Exciting news! On May 1, 2024, Lyon-Martin Community Health Services achieved a groundbreaking milestone: official designation as a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike by the US Bureau of Primary Healthcare (BPHC) & HRSA! 🩺🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 This status grants us recognition, enhanced Medi-Cal reimbursement rates, and future funding opportunities, strengthening our commitment to serving marginalized communities. We are proud to be the first transgender-led FQHC, marking a significant milestone for inclusivity and representation in healthcare leadership. This achievement has been a decades-long aspiration, symbolizing true financial sustainability and autonomy. Huge thanks to our dedicated team, community support, and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS. We're expanding access to vital healthcare services and ensuring our clinic's future for generations to come! 🥳 #queerhealth #transhealth #transhealthcare

🌈✨ Proud to be highlighted in the San Francisco Chronicle ! Our commitment to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care for trans, non-binary, intersex communities, and LGBQA+ women is stronger than ever. Thank you for supporting our mission to eliminate health inequities and uplift our communities. Read more about our work and visit savelyonmartin.com to support our fundraising campaign to secure our forever home! 💖🌱 Full article: https://lnkd.in/guVWwHeW ✍️ by Nuala Bishari

As we reflect on the profound connection between Black liberation and justice for Black queer and trans communities, we are reminded of the resilience and strength within our intersecting communities, who continue to fight for equality and justice. ✊🏽🖤🏳️🌈

Help Lyon-Martin secure its forever home, for generations to come. 🌈✨🌱 225 Valencia St. is a beautiful, stand-alone, 3-level building that will more than double our space to 17,000 square feet. Just blocks from our current and previous locations in the historic Lesbian Corridor & American Indian Cultural District in the Mission, this building was formerly the American Indian Cultural Center. We are excited about the possibility of reclaiming this space for our LBTQIA+ BIPOC communities and combating further gentrification in the area. Lyon-Martin has a unique opportunity to secure financing for construction, but we need your help to reach our $2M fundraising goal by the end of June! We are 85% there – help us cross the finish line! Donate today and be part of this historic moment! 🌈✨ Visit www.savelyonmartin.com for more info

For nearly 50 years, Lyon-Martin Community Health has been a cornerstone of the Bay Area, providing compassionate, culturally responsive healthcare to trans, non-binary, intersex communities, and LGBQA+ women. Now, we need your support to build a permanent home in San Francisco for generations to come. We honor our enduring legacy with the mantra #yourlegacyisourlegacy, recognizing the pivotal role each of you plays in creating our safe spaces. Inspired by our pursuit of a 'forever home,' we are committed to weaving together our rich history, the promise of a new building, and the diverse experiences of the community we serve. We aim to evoke the profound emotions of comfort, belonging, and connection, inviting you to define 'home' in your own terms. Together, we champion our mission, extending our arms to embrace all who seek sanctuary, especially those uprooted from unsafe states, as we forge a path toward equality, inclusion, and compassionate care. Help us preserve Lyon-Martin's legacy and ensure access to essential healthcare, mental health, and wrap-around social services. Donate today and learn more about our #pride 🏳️🌈 fundraising campaign at www.savelyonmartin.com. #queerhealth #transhealth