You Can Support the Center Every Time You Grocery Shop at Kroger
We all go grocery shopping. Why not use your trips to the store as a way to secure donations for The Montrose Center, without spending an extra penny? Help us by encouraging your loved ones to do the same!
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United Way Boosts Funding for GLBT Counseling
MCC’s LIFE Counseling Program is to receive a funding increase over the next three years, bringing the total contribution to LIFE and other services to approximately $140,000 per year by 2015.
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Odd Person Out: Violence & Vulnerable Populations
On Friday, June 29, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, and our allies around the country are holding vigils to mourn the loss of a young lesbian gunned down in a small Texas town, and her girlfriend who is fighting for her life. Here in Houston, we gather at the Montrose Remembrance Garden in the spirit of sadness and loss, in solidarity with the families of these two teenagers, Mollie Olgin and Kristine Chapa.
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Montrose Counseling Center Reaction to U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affordable Care Act
With today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Montrose Counseling Center Executive Director Ann J. Robison, PhD, expressed her relief with the decision.
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HIV/AIDS Counseling Program Coordinator Receives Prestigious Recognition
On June 13, Program Coordinator Keville Ware, LCSW, received the L. Joel Martinez Memorial Award for his dedication and commitment… Read More »
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PRIDE MCC & HATCH-style
Around the world, people are celebrating what it means to be family throughout the month of June. Below are links to events in and around Houston, culminating with the 34th Annual Houston LGBT Pride Celebration, featuring a daylong festival and nighttime pride parade on Saturday, June 23rd. How will you celebrate?
Pride Houston events
Pride Calendar [OutSmart Magazine]
MCC is Tobacco Free
Now that our entire campus is tobacco free, it may be a good time to consider quitting the tobacco habit, since studies show that doing so can improve health outcomes. We know that most smokers want to quit and have tried to quit, and some were able to succeed with some longevity.
The Last Drag: Smoking Cessation Program
Every Monday & Thursday
7:00 – 8: p.m.
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Questions to Ask Yourself Now
Living near the Texas Gulf Coast, we all know that June marks the beginning of the hurricane season. We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have a plan that takes your whole well-being into count. It’s important to do some legwork ahead of time and ask yourself some questions before disaster strikes.
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HATCHy's Birthday – Let's Dance & Let's Walk Together
It’s hard to believe that 25 years ago, a lesbian teen asked her church about forming a group that was dedicated to providing a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. We want all past and present HATCHlings to walk with us this June in the Pride Parade. So get out your comfy shoes and let’s make this a Silver Anniversary to remember!