New Support for LGBTQ+ in Mental Health Services Launched

New guidance launched in Ireland to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in mental health services

On June 6, a landmark new guidance was launched in Ireland to support staff working across mental health services in delivering more inclusive and equitable care to LGBTQ+ people. The document follows a review that highlighted how LGBTQ+ people face disproportionate levels of mental distress and unmet needs.

Human Development Center Joins National Give OUT Day

DULUTH, Minn. –  The Human Development Center took part in Give OUT Day to support mental health services for LGBTQ+ individuals. The Human Development Center, among many other organizations, participated in Give OUT Day, a national fundraiser supporting LGBTQ+ communities. The donations from this fundraiser will help HDC to expand their Queer Community Connections program. “This is a group that I’m running, and it’s specifically for trans and n…

Rep. Sharice Davids introduces bill to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids is observing Pride Month by reintroducing a bill aimed at improving mental health care for LGBTQ+ and intersex youth.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.Her Pride in Mental Health Act, introduced Thursday, would update care standards, develop training for caregivers, identify school bullying prevention guidelines. It would call for a report on the mental health…

New support for LGBTQ+ in mental health services launched

A guidance document and a training resource to support mental health services staff working with LGBTQIA+ service users will be launched this morning.

Howard Brown Health launching new sexual care screening site at Chicago Public Library South Shore Branch

Launching just ahead of National HIV Testing Day, the new site opens June 26th to offer confidential testing and direct linkage to care in one of Chicago’s highest-need communitiesCHICAGO, IL – Howard Brown Health, one of the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ healthcare providers, is proud to announce the launch of a new community-based screening and linkage to care site at the Chicago Public Library – South Shore Branch (2505 E 73rd St, Chicago, IL 60649…

Medical Care Center Hires Renowned LGBTQ+ Healthcare Pioneer as New Medical Director - Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

Spectrum Medical Care Center announces the addition of Howard Grossman, M.D., a highly respected board-certified internist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to HIV medicine and LGBTQ+ health, as the clinic’s new medical director. Recognized as an innovator, having opened the first-ever private primary care practice exclusively dedicated to LGBTQ+ health and for his early contributions…