Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health Care and Homelessness
Terminology, Concepts, and Best Practices
Year Developed: 2022
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians Enabling Staff Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Health Care for the Homeless Council (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: View this 90-minute webinar for an introduction to foundational terminology and concepts related to LGBTQIA+ identity and experience of homelessness with a focus on LGBTQIA+ health care. Health center staff will learn about healthcare disparities and applicable clinical practices that participants can integrate into their own contexts.
Resource Details: This 90-minute webinar will provide participants with an introduction to foundational terminology and concepts related to LGBTQIA+ identity and experience of homelessness with a focus on LGBTQIA+ health care. Health center staff will learn about healthcare disparities and applicable clinical practices that participants can integrate into their own contexts. Health center staff are welcomed and encouraged to join in groups but are asked to register individually. Both clinical and non-clinical staff are invited, including administrative staff and leadership. This webinar is the first activity in a series of educational offerings by the Council addressing LGBTQIA+ health and homelessness, and a recording of the session will be provided for staff who are unable to attend.
Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations, Health Equity
Keywords: Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Patient Demographics, Persons Experiencing Homelessness.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.