The publication, compiled by the Human Rights Campaign, can be found at http://www.hrc.org/issues/15206.htm.

I am in the process of forming a Gay Men’s Support Group in the Bloomington-Normal area. The focus of this group will be on coping with and supporting each other through personal, relationship, family, and societal challenges. Group members will have the opportunity to share and receive feedback and support from the group in a safe, healing environment. Dates and times are yet to be decided. Fee is $25 per group.

This group will be facilitated by myself, Trey Polesky, MSW, LSW. I have 10 years of experience in the mental health and addictions counseling fields and have extensive experience working closely with the GLTBQ population. I currently maintain a private counseling practice in Bloomington. More information on myself and my practice can be found at www.tinyurl.com/lgbt1.  

Please contact me at (773) 819-5248 or treypolesky@gmail.com if interested in the group or to make a referral.

Trey specializes in providing affirming therapy to the LBGTQ community and has been providing transgender related trainings since 2005 in a variety of settings including State Farm IL Operations Center, Afni, Illinois State Univeristy, Illinois Wesleyan University, Milikin University, The Baby Fold, The Children’s Home, and the McLean County AIDS Task Force. His goal is to educate others about the transgender population and to inform agencies and organizations of best practices in working with transgender individuals.  

Trey’s web site can be found at www.tinyurl.com/lgbt1. For additional information contact Trey at treypolesky@gmail.com or (773) 819-5428.

Trey’s focus is on working with transgender clients and those questioning their gender identity or gender expression; he also works closely with the LGBTQ community. He is available to help people with issues related to transitioning, coming out, relationships, work related concerns, and mental health and substance use issues. Through his studies he is also able to write letters of referral for hormone therapy and/or gender reassignment surgery.

Trey utilizes the World Professional Association for Transgender Health’s Standards of Care. He does not accept insurance at this time but offers a sliding scale and payment plans.

Please feel free to contact Trey at (773)-819-5428, visit his Web site, or e-mail him at treypolesky@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Gill is a candidate for the 18^th Congressional District seat held by Republican Tim Johnson. He has expressed support for several issues of concern to the LGBT community, in sharp contrast to Johnson who has a zero rating from the Human Rights Campaign based on his poor voting record on LGBT issues.

In an effort for our community to know their HIV status,  McLean County Health Department will be offering free and confidential HIV tests on Friday, June 25th and Monday June 28th , 9am-4pm both days. No appointment necessary. Please call 888-5435 for any questions or further information. Take the Test. Take Control.