An Introduction to Culturally Responsive Services for LGBTQI+ Individuals
Overview
This Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminar is designed to develop provider skills in delivering culturally responsive prevention and treatment services for LGBTQI+ people. The training will include an introduction to key terms and concepts (such as gender identity and sexual orientation), treatment considerations for clinical work, and addressing the specific health needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. The training will also discuss the importance of building partnerships with local LGBTQI+ organizations to increase the participants’ understanding of the LGBTQI+ community needs and increase referral options for their clients. This training is intended for any provider working with LGBTQI+ individuals, including mental health and substance use disorders clinicians, HIV providers, state, local and county governments employees, primary care providers, public health practitioners, prevention specialists, community-based organizations, school teachers, and counselors.
Learning objectives
- Describe two factors that might contribute to substance use among LGBTQI+ clients
- Identify two barriers for health screening and medical care for LGBTQI+ clients
- Explain two strategies service providers can implement to create affirming environments for LGBTQI+ people
Training times
This training is provided at the time(s) and format(s) shown below.