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Healthcare Provider Resources

*Resources for medical doctors, nurses, clinicians, counselors, clinic staff, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare providers

Guides

ORGANIZATION RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
LEGAL/POLICY https://www.apa.org/American Psychological Association (APA) APA Policy Statements on LGBT Concerns Articles on topics such as discrimination, diagnostics, laws, etc.
TransLine N/A Transgender Medical Consultation Service - legal, medical, and other guides
STATISTICS https://www.apa.org/American Psychological Association (APA) Sexual and Gender Minority Health Statistics on LGBT health disparities, health risks, and more
Center for Disease Control (CDC) LGBT Health Statistics, research, perspectives on the LGBT community health needs and disparities
SPECIALIZED GUIDES https://www.apa.org/American Psychological Association (APA) State, Provincial, Territorial and International Psychological Associations with LGBT Interests N/A
interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth Intersex Brochures and Guides (including guides for healthcare providers)
NW Network Advocacy Tools Toolkits and guides for domestic violence healthcare providers and advocates
TransLine N/A Transgender Medical Consultation Service - legal, medical, and other guides

References & Reading Recommendations

ORGANIZATION RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
HealthyPeople.gov (Dept Health & Human Services) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Report, 2020 Find evidence-based information and recommendations related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health.
MedLinePlus LGBTQ+ Health Information specific to the LGBTQ+ community, including guides, scholarly articles, research, clinical trials, and more
HRC Foundation Healthcare Equality Index 2020 Report A record 765 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HEI 2020 survey.
Longterm-Care Equality Index Promoting equitable and inclusive care for LGBTQ older people in residential long-term care communities.
American Psychological Association (APA) Transgender Identity Issues in Psychology Articles and resources about trans people for healthcare providers
National Center for Cultural Competence Providing Services and Supports for Youth who are LGBTQI2-S For providers: how to develop culturally competent programs and services to meet LGBTQI2-S needs.
NW Network Information Clearinghouse Violence & Abuse in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer Communities
Trans Youth Equality Foundation (TYEF) For Providers Medical and legal resources, additional reading resources
TransHealth N/A Online magazine containing articles, information, and resources for healthcare providers
TransYouth Family Allies (TYFA) Resources: for Healthcare Practitioners Articles, references, and policies concerning transgender patients

Consultations, Trainings, & Workshops

ORGANIZATION RESOURCE DESCRIPTION
HEALTH NW Network Provider Training & Technical Assistance Trainings on a range of topics. Trainers work from a strengths perspective to build bridges between existing skills and developing practices.
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) Training & Technical Assistance Center Provides free ongoing technical assistance and support to current and potential Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) grantees nationwide; list serve; Deaf-accessible instant messaging; bank of LGBTQ anti-violence materials.
FORGE Training & Technical Assistance Enhancing victim service providers’ and allied professionals’ knowledge, skills, and outreach to transgender and non-binary survivors of crime and trauma.
AIDS Project Snohomish County Speakers Guild Includes people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), family members of PLWHA, and medical doctors knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS.
Black AIDS Institute (BAI) Health Department initiative Training and capacity building to help health departments provide culturally appropriate HIV services in Black communities.
Training and Capacity Building Assistance Facilitation, training, and technical assistance for individuals and organizations serving Black communities
Project Health Clinic Support Technical assistance and training for clinics that are starting, expanding, or improving services to transgender populations.
Trans Health Consulting For Providers Consulting services for current or future health care providers - education/resources to support learning
For Health Care Organizations Consulting services for clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, health professional schools, or health care organizations
FEDUP Collective Training & Workshops Cultural competency training and workshops for providers working with trans and intersex patients with eating disorders
Trans Youth Equality Foundation (TYEF) Discussing Dysphoria with Your Trans Youth Client: A Toolkit for Opening the Dialogue This workshop is designed for all providers that work with trans youth who have body dysphoria.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE Pipeline Consulting Organizational Change Provides strategic planning, leadership and program development to support non-profit organizations and their leaders in improving diversity, equity, and inclusion.
GENERAL/ASSORTED Brown Boi Project Request a Training Trains on racial and gender justice, healthy masculinity, and supporting LGBT youth of color.
JQ Book an Educational Engagement Helping organizations address the needs of their LGBTQ+ and ally members through programming, speaking engagements, and/or special events.
Request a JQ Speaker Through the Speakers Bureau, trained speakers bring personal experiences, life stories to organizations throughout the community.