Since 1996, The Health Initiative has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Georgia’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community through education, support, access to care and advocacy. Come listen to Linda Ellis, the Executive Director, speak about healthcare with a focus on access for the LGBTQ community.

Linda Ellis has served as the Executive Director of the Health Initiative since January of 2002. The Health Initiative is committed to the health and wellbeing of Georgia’s LGBT community. Prior to joining The Health Initiative, Linda was the first Executive Director of YouthPride, Inc. Linda has Master degrees in both theology and family therapy.

As the Executive Director of The Health Initiative, Linda has expanded both the reach and reputation of the organization, developing a strong network of healthcare providers committed to providing culturally sensitive care to all members of the LGBT community. Increasingly, the work of the Health Initiative focuses on increasing access to supportive healthcare for those at the margins of the community, including LGBT seniors and those individuals who are under or un-insured.

After our speaker’s comments, we will break for refreshments and then join an hour of small support circles, each led by a trained facilitator.

When: Sunday, December 15, 2013 02:30 pm - 5:00pm

Where: St. Mark United Methodist Church (UMC) - Church Bldg - 2nd Flr - Access from 5th Street
781 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, Georgia 30308

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Free and plentiful parking is available in the St. Mark UMC on-site parking lot. Traffic is generally very light in town on Sunday afternoons. Look for signs to indicate parking locations during PFLAG meeting times. Parking entry from 5th street (elderly/disabled parking only) and from Juniper south of 5th St (general parking).

St. Mark UMC Map

From the North

Going South on I-75, I-85 or GA400

Take the I-75 and I-85 connector into downtown Atlanta. Take Exit 249D, North Avenue, turn LEFT at stop light. Go East on North Avenue to Peachtree St (four blocks). Turn LEFT (North) on Peachtree Street; go four blocks North to 5th Street. Saint Mark is on the right side, at the corner of Peachtree Street and 5th Street.

From the South

Coming from I-20 East or West, or going North on I-75 or I-85

Go North into downtown Atlanta on the I-75 / I-85 connector. Take Exit 249B toward Spring Street and West Peachtree Street. Follow signs to Peachtree Street (straight ahead). Go LEFT (North) on Peachtree Street; go five blocks North to 5th Street. Saint Mark is on the right side, at the corner of Peachtree Street and 5th Street.

By MARTA

We can also be reached by MARTA, Atlanta’s public transit system. Parking for less than 24 hours is free at many MARTA parking facilities.

By train:

Take a northbound or southbound train to the N3 station at North Avenue, then exit the station at the north end, go north two blocks to 5th Street, turn right and walk up two blocks to Peachtree Street. Saint Mark will be right in front of you.

By bus:

Route: 110 Peachtree St./”The Peach” runs north/south on Peachtree Street every 30 minutes weekdays and every 20 minutes Sundays.

 

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