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09/27/2021

September 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to help stop HIV stigma and encourage HIV testing, prevention, and treatment among gay and

https://www.metrotampabay.org/health/hiv/hiv-care-treatment/

With our partner CAN Community Health, METRO remains the only area organization offering primary care alongside HIV care, treatment and case management.

09/23/2021

Bis*xuality Day (Bi Day) is observed on September 23. This day is a call to recognize and celebrate bis*xual history, bis*xual community and culture, and all the bis*xual people in their lives.

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09/16/2021

Annually, from September 16-23, join GLAAD, the Bis*xual Resource Center, and Still Bis*xual in recognizing the bis*xual+ community for Bis*xual Awareness Week, culminating in Celebrate Bis*xuality+ Day on September 23. https://www.glaad.org/biweek2021

09/13/2021

LGBTQ+ Elders Week of Action is September 13 – 17 in honor of the pioneers who started our movement for equality. Here are few local resources for LGBTQ Elders.

Metro Inclusive Health's
SAGE (ages 50 & better)

Recently retired, newly single, or just looking for friends? As a SAGE affiliate, METRO offers discussion spaces and social outings for those whom the challenges of aging may be compounded by marginalization and discrimination. SAGE has been the leading force of support and advocacy in the LGBT aging field since 1978.
Phone: 727-321-3854
https://www.metrotampabay.org/events/sage-mature-mens-group/

EPIC Generations: Supporting the Lives of LGBTQ Elders

EPIC (Empath Partners in Care) Generations is a new program created to educate the community and respond to the unique challenges and needs of older LGBTQ residents in Pinellas County.
Phone: 727-328-5524
https://myepic.org/generations/

Sunshine Senior Center (St. Petersburg)
The Sunshine Center is a nationally accredited multi-service center where seniors gather for support, socialization, fitness, and other services provided for older people.
Phone: 727-893-7101
http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/sunshinecenter/

Pinellas County Office of Human Rights
The Pinellas County Office of Human Rights is committed to protecting all residents of Pinellas County from cases of discrimination in the areas of fair housing, employment, public accommodations, and government programs and assistance.

Phone: 727-464-4880
Website: http://www.pinellascounty.org/humanrights/

Area Agency on Aging of Pasco - Pinellas, Inc
​The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, as a designated Aging and Disability Resource Center, plans, coordinates, and offers services through state and federal resources that help older adults remain in their own homes.
​Helpline: 1-800-963-5337
http://agingcarefl.org

09/13/2021

Please join Metro Inclusive Health for the grand opening of inclusivitea.

Part Wi-Fi tea cafe, s*xual health clinic, and adult and pride retail experience, inclusivitea. is bringing s*xual health to the Grand Central District as it’s never been done before. Join us as we spill the tea on everything “inclusivitea.”

When: Tuesday, September 14th at 11 am
Where: 2235 Central Ave, St. Petersburg FL
What: A brief ceremony, tours, snacks, and register to win a gift basket
Who: Metro Inclusive Health, Mayor Rick Kriseman, Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin, City Council Members & Guests

RSVP here: https://www.metrotampabay.org/spill-the-tea

Learn more: https://ilovetheburg.com/inclusivitea-st-pete/

Metro Inclusive Health is readying to debut a brand new concept cafe/store in the heart of the Grand Central District called Inclusivitea.

09/02/2021

Membership at the Metro LGBTQ Welcome Center is more important than ever and with expanded services at Metro's inclusivitea, there is no better time to join or renew to promote your small business and non-profit.

As one of the few LGBTQ Consumer-to-business (C2B) referral programs in the area. Small Business, Nonprofit, and Corporate members receive direct marketing online and onsite to locals, visitors, and recently relocated residents. Check out our current member's list and join us to ensure your business is represented and promoted.

https://www.lgbtqwelcomecenter.org/annual-memberships/

Metro Inclusive Health is readying to debut a brand new concept cafe/store in the heart of the Grand Central District called Inclusivitea.

08/31/2021

Membership at the Metro LGBTQ Welcome Center is one of the few LGBTQ Consumer-to-business (C2B) referral programs in the area. Small Business, Nonprofit, and Corporate members receive direct marketing online and onsite to locals, visitors, and recently relocated residents. Check out our current member's list and join us to ensure your business is represented and promoted.
https://www.lgbtqwelcomecenter.org/annual-memberships/

Annual Memberships The LGBTQ Welcome Center, only the third in the nation, opened in June 2014 in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District. As a function of Metro Inclusive Health, the Welcome Center serves the area as an LGBTQ visitors’ resource, an ice cream and coffee house, youth center (safe...

08/16/2021

You've heard the news: COVID-19 infections are surging. According to the CDC, 99.5 percent of recent deaths from COVID-19 were individuals who were unvaccinated and could have been prevented with full vaccination.

As a leader in community healthcare, Metro Inclusive Health is doing all it can to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Starting today, we're providing a $25 gift card incentive per COVID-19 vaccine dose. This offer is available to all unvaccinated individuals age 12 and up, and they do not have to be a patient of METRO to qualify.

Unvaccinated individuals may visit our weekly vaccine clinics in St. Pete, Tampa, Clearwater, or New Port Richey with no appointment necessary. Or, they can schedule a vaccine appointment anytime during normal operating hours by calling 727-321-3854.

https://www.metrotampabay.org/c19updates/covid-19-vaccines-available-through-metro-inclusive-health/

07/29/2021

Get your FREE vaccine this Friday, 9am - 4pm in St. Pete with no appointment. Just walk in and take a major step toward protecting your health and that of our community.

07/14/2021

July 14 is recognized around the world as International Non-Binary People’s Day. This occasion shines a light on those who identify as non-binary and celebrates the community's rich diversity.

07/14/2021

This Wednesday's featured Metro LGBTQ Welcome Center is Small Business Member: Trinity Infusion

Trinity Infusion is a full-service event planning, and Coordination Company serving primarily the Tampa Bay area. We work closely with our clients to design, manage, and execute events that will exceed their goals and expectations. Trinity Infusion focuses on the wants and needs of the client, and while doing so we put a creative and personal touch on each event, making it the event that you envisioned and more.

07/13/2021

It's Artistry Tuesday!
Stop by Metro LGBTQ Welcome Center and shop local! Check out our unique Artist/Maker boutique featuring local artists and Kahwa Coffee, Local LGBTQAI+ artist featured. Painted Canvas, wearable Art, T-Shirts, Jewelry, Candles, and So much more. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.

07/13/2021

International Nonbinary People's Day is Wednesday, July 14th, but we're celebrating ALL week! 💜

We're shining a spotlight on the multiplicity of experiences of this diverse community. This week, we will be posting quotes and pictures from our community reflecting thoughts, wishes, and lived experiences of nonbinary individuals.

To kick us off, our Outside The Binary (OTB) peer support group facilitators asked attendees: "What is one thing people outside the nonbinary identity could do to make living in a binary society easier?"

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Are you or a loved one nonbinary, gender non-conforming, gender expansive, or questioning? You can join this Outside the Binary, a peer support group that meets on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month, 1st & 3rd Thursdays.

Learn more and register: https://www.metrotampabay.org/events/outside-the-binary-sunday/

07/06/2021

⚠️ Adjusted Hours ⚠️
Today, Metro LGBTQ Welcome Center will be closing up at 1:00PM and reopening tomorrow at noon due to the inclement weather forecast.

Metro Inclusive Health is adjusting its hours for today (6/6/21) and tomorrow (6/7) for all Metro Inclusive Health locations. If you have an appointment at any of our locations this afternoon or tomorrow morning, we'll be reaching out to reschedule.

Stay safe, Tampa Bay!

06/23/2021

This Wednesday's featured Metro LGBTQ Welcome Center is Small Business Member: St. Pete Veterinary Hospital

St. Pete Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Foley has been practicing veterinary medicine in St. Petersburg since 2007.
https://stpetevet.com/index.html

St Pete Veterinary Hospital website

06/23/2021

This Wednesday's featured Metro LGBTQ Welcome Center is Small Business Member: St. Pete Veterinary Hospital

St. Pete Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Foley has been practicing veterinary medicine in St. Petersburg since 2007.

06/17/2021

It's Artistry Thursday at Metro's LGBTQ Welcome Center.
Stop by and shop local! Check out our unique Artist/Maker boutique featuring local artists and Kahwa Coffee, Local LGBTQIA+ artist featured with Painted Canvas, wearable Art, T-Shirts, Jewelry, Candles, and So much more. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.

06/16/2021

We celebrate Pride all year long at Metro's LGBTQ Welcome Center!
Are you Pride ready? TriggerMouth Tee Shirts & Tank Tops, Widesky T-Shirts, OUT St Pete, and John Gascot T-Shirts available in our LGBTQIA+ Artist boutique. Stop by and Pride Up!

06/15/2021

Metro LGBTQ Welcome Center has Pride Flags in stock. Rainbow, Progressive, Transgender & Le***an Pride flags. Thank you GayStPete.com for stocking us up.
While supplies last. Happy Pride!

06/15/2021

It's Pride Season in St Pete! Be In The Know!
Stop by and pick the official St Pete Pride Guide. Check all the local pride issues like Watermark Newspaper and Living with Pride magazine.

06/02/2021

It's Pride Season in St Pete! Be In The Know!
Stop by and pick the official St Pete PrideFest 2021 Guide. Check all the local pride issues like Watermark Newspaper and Living with Pride magazine.

05/31/2021

05/28/2021

LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day is Friday, 28 May 2021. The theme for the 2021 Awareness Day to be

The right to live a life free from violence and abuse is a person’s most basic human right, but for many LGBTQ people, this is not a reality. 1 in 2 LGBTQ people will experience domestic, family and intimate partner violence and abuse (DV) in their lifetime, yet victims remain largely invisible with incredibly low levels of reporting.
The right to live a life free from violence and abuse is a person’s most basic human right, but for many LGBTQ people, this is not a reality. 1 in 2 LGBTQ people will experience domestic, family, and intimate partner violence and abuse (DV) in their lifetime, yet victims remain largely invisible with incredibly low levels of reporting.
Take the Pledge to help change the conversation about Domestic and Family Violence to
ensure the voices of all victims and survivors are heard.

Helping end domestic and family violence and intimate partner abuse (DFV) within LGBTQ communities, by increasing visibility through an annual awareness campaign.

05/24/2021

Pans*xual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day, May 24, is a day to celebrate the pans*xual and panromantic community and educate others on the community.

The word originally comes from Greek, ‘pan’ which means ‘all’. People who identify as pans*xual can potentially be attracted by other individuals, regardless of their biological s*x or the gender they feel they belong to.

05/22/2021

Harvey Milk Day is organized by the Harvey Milk Foundation and celebrated each year on May 22 in memory of Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist assassinated in 1978. Harvey Milk was a prominent gay activist during the twentieth century.

05/17/2021

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is observed on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide. By 2016, the commemorations had taken place in 132 countries.