Health Equity for LGBTQ Patients in Integrated Care Settings – Promotion Resources

LGBTQ youth and adults report more experiences of trauma-related events compared to their straight, cisgender peers, often due to experiences of discrimination and victimization based on sexual orientation or gender identity, placing them at a higher risk of suicide.^[1],[2],[3]

• Trauma and Suicide Risk Among LGBTQ Youth - This infographic, created by the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation, in partnership with The Trevor Project, explores trauma and suicide risk among LGBTQ youth.
• Suicide Risk and Prevention for LGBTQ People - This report, created by the National LGBT Health Education Center, explores what is known about suicidal behavior and risk among LGBTQ people.

These resources also provide solutions and strategies for supporting LGBTQ patients and reducing health disparities, including improving access to LGBTQ and gender-affirming health services. Not sure where to start? These Centers of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity resources can help you promote a safe and accepting integrated care setting.

• Language Guidance When Serving LGBTQ+ Populations - This document outlines the most recent language used in LGBTQ+ communities, including outdated language, updated language, and why each is important.
• Practice Considerations: Use of the SBIRT Model Among Transgender & Nonbinary Populations - This document provides practice guidance for the utilization of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model with transgender and nonbinary populations.

For more information see:

• The Trevor Project: Facts About LGBTQ Youth Suicide