The
Gay and Lesbian Adolescent Health Resource Center
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) adolescents and those who are questioning their sexual
identity face many challenges in meeting their needs for health
and mental health care. These vulnerable youth are generally
invisible within the healthcare system despite the fact that
many are at-risk for a range of unique health and mental health
concerns. Stigma has social, behavioral and health-related
consequences that can increase risk for HIV, sexually transmitted
diseases, substance abuse, depression, and suicide. In addition,
lack of information and training among health and mental health
providers remains a significant barrier to care for these
underserved youth.
Find a LGBT-friendly
health care provider
Click here to access our Providers with
Pride directory. This list of LGBT-friendly health care professionals
can help you find the care you need in New York State. In
addition, there are resources for locating LGBT-friendly providers
nationwide.
To
address the health care needs of LGBT youth, the AAP has developed
the first comprehensive Gay and Lesbian Adolescent Health
Resource Center (GLAHRC). GLAHRC provides state-of-the-art
technical assistance, resource information and training on
issues related to the medical, counseling and support needs
of LGBT youth and their families. We provide these services
to youth, families, healthcare providers and youth advocates.
GLAHRC Goals
• Training providers on assessment,
treatment and care of LGBT youth through on-line resources,
presentations, conferences, and information distribution.
• Empowering youth to help address their health care
needs by participating in GLAHRC projects as advisers, speakers
and resource developers.
• Maintaining an on-line database of medical and psychosocial
caregivers supportive of LGBT youth and their families throughout
New York State.
For more information about GLAHRC services, contact:
