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Forsyth County

Program Name:  Family Services
610 Coliseum Dr.
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Office: (336) 722-8173
Crisis: (336) 723-8125

Job Title of Survey Respondent: Director for Violence Response

1. Does your program provide services to lesbians? If so, what services?
   Yes, all services and shelter is open to lesbians, and have some staff who are specifically identified to work with lesbian victims.

2. Does your program provide services to gay men? If so, what services?
   Yes, but refers out for homeless shelter. Haven’t had a request, so would determine on a case-by-case basis. The agency doesn’t pay for hotels.

3. Does your program provide services to straight men? If so, what services?
   Yes, but refers out for homeless shelter. The agency doesn’t pay for hotels.

4. Does your program provide services to bisexual people? If so, what services?
   Yes, bisexual women are eligible for all services. Bisexual men are eligible for services, but referred out for shelter to a homeless shelter. The agency doesn’t pay for hotels.

5. Does your program provide services to transgender people? If so, what services?
   Yes, they have, and shelter has been determined on an individual basis.

6. Does your program have any literature available for staff or clients about LGBT domestic violence? If so, what is it?
   Yes, have some information and articles found online. Handouts

7. Does your staff receive any specialized training about LGBT domestic violence or homophobia? If so, where do they get it, and who provides it?
   No. Gets some diversity training, but would like to see more.

8. Do you have contacts and referrals with the LGBT communities?
   Yes.