WE BELIEVE IN
Healing
CUAV supports the healing of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer people that have experienced violence and abuse by other people and /or institutions.
Our Coalitions
Our Mission
Founded in 1979, CUAV works to build the power of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) communities to transform violence and oppression. We support the healing and leadership of those impacted by abuse and mobilize our broader communities to replace cycles of trauma with cycles of safety and liberation. As part of the larger social justice movement, CUAV works to create truly safe communities where everyone can thrive.
Our Community Programs
We support the wellness of predominantly low- and no-income LGBTQI people surviving violence or abuse.
PEER ADVOCACY COUNSELING
Access short-term counseling to receive emotional support, safety planning, referrals, and limited case follow-up.
Take care tuesdays
This support group is open to all LGBTQI survivors of violence. Weekly, we practice wellness skills that support healing and self care.
SAF-T MEMBER MEETING
Learn how to support LGBTQI survivors of violence. Build leadership skills to transform cycles of violence into cycles of safety and healing.
Our response
CUAV’s response to police violence + anti-black racism: As a team of Black and Latinx queer and trans people, we know that “black & brown unity” isn’t just a cute trend. This is a lifetime commitment that we humbly admit has not been an easy road. Yet, this is a loud call from the ancestors to build real solidarity to end anti-black racism. Collective liberation means the end of interpersonal and state violence while offering an opportunity to heal and dream with our people… Read more
“CUAV helped me to realize that there will be storms, but afterward there will be calm. I’ve been able to develop a greater sense of security and they have helped me strengthen myself. I now realize that I have the right to be treated justly.”
