I have more of a social life and my relationships seemed to have improved since being at Rainbow Heights Club. I feel I am more outgoing because I get motivation from groups and counselors that help me get out of my comfort zone and meet other people to get more support. Your donations are what will enable us to provide a safe haven to LGBT mental health consumers.
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Rainbow Heights Club, located in Brooklyn, New York, is a support and advocacy program for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender consumers of mental health services. We provide socialization, peer support, and a safe place to take the next step on the road to emotional recovery and wellness. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender non-conforming people who also experience major mental illness face many difficult challenges.
Thank you for your interest in donating to Rainbow Heights Club! Your donations are what will enable us to stay open and continue to provide a safe haven to LGBTQ mental health consumers. You also may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at (212) 416-8816.
Daniel Garza, MD is a psychiatrist at the Michael Callen- Audre Lorde Community Health Center, the first primary care facility for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population in the United States. Since 1998 he has been the original psychiatrist for Callen-Lorde's Health Outreach to Teens (HOTT) Program a primary care clinic servicing youth ages 13- 24.
Rainbow Heights Club is currently seeking outstanding, motivated, knowledgeable, energetic, charismatic, and experienced people to help us expand our clinical team. Applicants must be certified or provisionally certified mental health peer specialists, and must be fluent in English and Spanish. The position starts at 20 hours per week and has the potential to grow to more hours as our client base expands.
A. While we encourage potential members to come in and visit the club, we prefer that you call and speak with a member of staff to set up a day and time that's convenient. This helps us to be sure that you get all the information you need to see if Rainbow Heights Club is a good fit for you. A. No. Once you are registered as a member, you can participate in the club as much or as little as you like.
Reviews (9)
Kenyatta Assad Daa
Jun 03, 2021
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A lot of clicks! You think they would be more welcoming to everybody, no matter high functioning or low. For a mental Health peer ran facility, most are dismissive and not understanding. Miss the days when Nicole ran the club, food was great, staff and peers were so welcoming and Intentive, they groups were something to look forward to. What’s going on now is something completely different, I could not and would not recommend to anyone, nobody wants a popularity Contest and people don’t need to be made to feel bad about themselves. Like most GLBT places they put on a good show for the public
Bronx Bear
Jan 22, 2020
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I was surprised to discover the very immediate and abrupt firing of former director Rebecca Hauptman, which occurred shortly after her ruling that my own club membership would be immediately and irrebocably terminated as well I requested Rainbow Heights specific charges against me, a list of speciific member rules and regulations claimed to have been broken and evidence that irreputably proved those claims were demonstrably true. Instead -- in a procedure that was entirely complered in a few hours time -- i received nothing more than verbal accusations that met no standard of judicial requirements
Michelle McKelley
Jan 22, 2020
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Eric Ramirez DarkHeart
Dec 17, 2019
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Lyn Joesph
Nov 29, 2019
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I just heard about this wonderful place call Rainbow Heights club at a presentation that the Director Randy Killings did. I was so impressed when I heard of all the great work Rainbow heights Club is doing and blown away with Randy amazing story of recovery. I feel the training gave me a better understanding of how important it is to be able to provide support and service to everyone. GRATEFUL
Alexandra Ranaudo
May 31, 2019
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Timothy Crevoiserat
Oct 02, 2018
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My sister nailed it perfectly. This club is managed very poorly. The staff cares about themselves instead of clients. They practically let it run like a circus. They lie constantly. I dont know why i didnt leave sooner. Its all about dollar signs. The newsletter you get mailed to you is stuffed by the client and they get one dollar. There is so many things wrong with this place.
Becky Halpern
Sep 06, 2018
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I am a former worker at Rainbow and if I could still work there now I would. It is an incredible place. Members are loved and supported every day and it truly feels like a family. Generally those who are happy with an experience tend not to write as many reviews as those who are unhappy so I would urge members whose lives have been changed by the program to add your voices!
Michael Reiss
Jun 03, 2018
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