Timeline | Seattle Counseling Service

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Funded by the Pride Foundation, Seattle Counseling Service’s support hotline was able to expand out of King County to make support more accessible for those living further away from the city.

DSHS Contract

SCS is awarded its first DSHS contract to provide training on sexual minority health issues to mental health professionals across Washington State.

Increased Demand prompts SCS Relocation

Due to insufficient space at the office off of Broadway and Pike Street, SCS moved to Queen Anne under the leadership of Executive Director Michael Auch.

AIDS Crisis Intervention Program Begins

It is the first in the country to provide face-to-face services within 48 hours to anyone dealing with an HIV/AIDS-related crisis.

Long-Term Psychotherapy

SCS begins providing longterm psychotherapy to persons living with AIDS, in addition to an AIDS drop-in group.

First LGBTQ Agency with United Way

SCS becomes a member of United Way of King County as the first LGBTQ Agency.

HIV Antibody Test Counseling Program

SCS collaborates with the Seattle Gay Clinic to provide free and anonymous HIV testing and counseling.

First Domestic Violence Program

SCS becomes the first agency in the country to treat gay & lesbian batterers in same-sex relationships.

Reporting Hate Crimes

With increasing assaults on LGBTQ individuals, SCS began organizing the community to report attacks in an attempt to get justice.

First Trans Support Group

In 1974, Marsha Botzer organized a support group for trans individuals in response to emerging discussions and need for services around gender identity. This group was the beginnings of what is now known as the Ingersoll Gender Center, which officially formed in 1977. To this day, this weekly support group is still held and has...