If you do not want anyone
to know that you have visited
this web site!
 

FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY:
 

©Copyright 2006, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence. All rights reserved.

Macon County

Program Name: REACH of Macon
PO Box 228
Franklin, NC 28734
Office: (828) 369-5544
Crisis: (828) 369-5544 or 911

Job Title of Survey Respondent: Ann Van Harlingen

1. Does your program provide services to lesbians? If so, what services?
   Yes, all services including shelter.

2. Does your program provide services to gay men? If so, what services?
   Have not had any requests, but would provide services. Shelter would be found elsewhere—motel or homeless shelter. Would collaborate with others to provide funding for motel room.

3. Does your program provide services to straight men? If so, what services?
   Yes, but shelter would be found elsewhere—motel or homeless shelter. Would collaborate with others to provide funding for motel room.

4. Does your program provide services to bisexual people? If so, what services?
   Bisexual women are eligible for all services including shelter. Bisexual men are eligible for services, but shelter would be found elsewhere—motel or homeless shelter. Would collaborate with others to provide funding for motel room.

5. Does your program provide services to transgender people? If so, what services?
   Yes, shelter would be determined on case-by-case depending on their comfort.

6. Does your program have any literature available for staff or clients about LGBT domestic violence? If so, what is it?
   Yes, for staff and volunteers has articles and pamphlets. Used to receive the Journal of Violence Against Women, which sometimes contained articles.

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?
   Yes, at some of the national trainings they go to.

8. Do you have contacts and referrals with the LGBT communities?
   No.