See also HEALTH CARE and its geographical subdivisions

See also names of specific groups, such as GAY AND LESBIAN SUPPORT SERVICES

(GLSS); GAY AND LESBIAN HEALTH SERVICES; also see collective listings under

GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS, subdivided by city, for

possible additional relevant names.

A piece of my mind [in which author discusses gay issues that remain unresolved post-Stonewall -- difficulty in coming out, lack of support systems for those who have not come out and are struggling with their feelings; the need to be more active in providing community assistance; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P50 (v7n5)(July 12, 1989): 20-21 (79cm.)

Editorial [stating the difficulty in getting politicians and government bureaucrats to recognize the health and social service concerns of gays/lesbians; example of the reaction of Saskatchewan government to funding campaign by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 3 (16cm.)

Oh, I thought you said "flat" tax [author mentions the proposed tax on food products high in fat; carries logic of argument to its extreme application to individuals and groups with many different specific habits or behaviors; need then for more "thoughtful analysis"; "the test of a society is how well it looks after the most vulnerable"]. By Jeff Dodds.
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 8-9 (55cm.)

Sex-trade boys ignored [survey of 40 social services agencies in Calgary finds that society's attitudes are biggest barrier to boys getting assistance to get off the streets; they have difficulty finding services to help; mention that one researcher has applied for funding to study Alberta male sex workers; etc.].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 13 (34cm.)

Gay men's health summit [to be held in Calgary, February 3-10; detailed list of workshops and seminars, including participants; said to be "great opportunity for Calgary's gay male community and Calgary's service providers to come together to learn and share..."; contact information].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 12 (25cm.)

Maritime lesbians online [Leslie Bella, Memorial University of Newfoundland, "believes that heterosexism is rampant in the delivery of many health and social programs"; is studying issue with a grant; Web site for sharing experiences is called "Heterosexism Enquirer"; etc.].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 25 (14cm.)

How long will we put up with it? [author discusses the lack of government support for gay, lesbian, bisexual health issues and social services; funding for AIDS/HIV easier to obtain if gay angle downplayed; "at least 15 gay or lesbian youth kill themselves each year in Saskatchewan"; need to "aggressively lobby for changes"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P142 (v19n1)(Jan. 31, 2001): 4-5, 7 (71cm.)

Lesbians a couple [two Winnipeg lesbians have obtained welfare as a couple from City of Winnipeg; precedent].
P57 (v8n4)(May 30, 1990): 9 (45cm.)

Paying its fair share [Rainbow Resource Centre, "the largest gay and lesbian organization in Manitoba says it's time the provincial government started paying for the services it's getting, and is launching a letter writing campaign"; details of types and broad extent of activities of Rainbow Resource Centre as a social service agency].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 12 (30cm.)

Safer Maritime youth [programs in both Halifax and Ottawa aim to help gay youth, including gay street youth, by placing them in a safe, accepting environment; programs called "Safe Home" and "Host Home"; studies show approximately 42 percent of street youth are gay; other details].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 24 (25cm.)

Safer Maritime youth [programs in both Halifax and Ottawa aim to help gay youth, including gay street youth, by placing them in a safe, accepting environment; programs called "Safe Home" and "Host Home"; studies show approximately 42 percent of street youth are gay; other details].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 24 (25cm.)

See also, e.g., AIDS SASKATOON; GAY AND LESBIAN HEALTH SERVICES

Government help? [overview article emphasizing lack of social services for gays/lesbians].
P13 [1985]: 6-7 (68cm.)

Editorial [stating the difficulty in getting politicians and government bureaucrats to recognize the health and social service concerns of gays/lesbians; example of the reaction of Saskatchewan government to funding campaign by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 3 (16cm.)

Enough is enough ["after three years of heavy lobbying," board of Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, has voted to file human rights complaint against Saskatchewan government for denying adequate funding to address health and social issues of queer community].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 8 (36cm.)

Getting prepared [newsnote that Gay and Lesbian Health Services is compiling human rights complaint against Saskatchewan government for refusing equitable funding for queer health and social issues; looking for individuals who wish to be part of complaint procedure; other details, contact information].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 11 (22cm.)