50+ PROGRAM
Rocky Mountain Equality (RMEQ) celebrates, supports, and connects LGBTQ+ community members ages 50 and up. Whether you’re looking for resources, social connection, or advocacy, RMEQ offers programs designed to foster well-being, dignity, and joy at every stage of life.
We know that older LGBTQ+ adults face unique challenges—from housing and healthcare to financial security and social connection. We’re here to provide community, advocacy, and practical support with your needs in mind.
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PROGRAMS & SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS
QUEER AND AGING EVENT SERIES
Our biannual Queer and Aging events bring together experts and community members for resource-sharing, learning, and connection. Topics include financial planning, housing rights, health and wellness, elder abuse prevention, and more.
DOUBLE PLUS SUPPER CLUB
Every other month, our Double Plus Club gathers LGBTQ+ older adults for good food and great conversation. Hosted in collaboration with Boulder County’s Rainbow Elders Program, these evenings are all about connection and community. There is no cost to attend, but RSVPs are required due to space limitations.
RESOURCE NAVIGATION AND LGBTQ+ COMPETENT PROVIDERS
We provide case management services for LGBTQ+ older adults, helping connect you with resources for healthcare, housing, and more. We also have an entry point for mental health therapy for older adults who receive Medicare, Medicaid, or are uninsured/underinsured.
50+ PRIDE MIXER
Each year during Pride Month, we host a special mixer for LGBTQ+ older adults to meet, mingle, and celebrate who we are. Keep an eye out in in May each year for date and time announcements.
SAPPHIC NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
An annual tradition, women ages 40+ ring in the New Year with music, dancing, and community connection. More details announced as it gets closer.
ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION AND RESOURCES
All of us deserve to live with dignity, respect, and purpose as we age. Abuse in later life denies us these rights. Abuse in later life refers to the mistreatment of older adults. It encompasses various types of behavior, including financial exploitation, neglect, or physical or sexual harm. This mistreatment can occur in an older person’s home, in a care facility, or in the community, and often involves a family member or other trusted individual.
Rocky Mountain Equality partners with Boulder County through the JCALL program (Justice Coalition on Abuse in Later Life) to provide outreach and education around ending abuse later in life.
Anyone can reach out to Boulder County’s advocate on abuse in later life: 303-441-1486. The advocate can provide more information on types and signs of abuse, reporting, and supports and resources available for those aged 50 and over.
FUNDING AND SUPPORT
Our 50+ programming is made possible thanks to generous support from:
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Next50, a Colorado-based national foundation that works toward a society that values aging and makes growing older an empowering, fulfilling experience
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Boulder County JCALL (Justice Coalition on Abuse in Later Life)
