Resources for Supporting LGBTQ +
Well-Being
Available LGBTQ+ Resources
LGBTQ+
Youth and Family Resources
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health
- Endocrine Society Guidelines
- Vancouver Coastal Health Guidelines for Transgender Care
- The Fenway Guide to LGBT Health, American College of Physicians
- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health
- Transgender Law Center Health Care Issues
- The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+
Adult Resources
- Local LGBTQ+ Monthly Support Group
- In Our Own Voices
- Saratoga Pride Resource Page
- Human Rights Campaign
- Transgender Map
- National Center For Transgender Equality
- Gender Spectrum
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Resources for LGBTQ Adults
- National LGBT Cancer Network Resource Page
- Advocating for LGBT Seniors- SAGE
- Schenectady Safe Space
LGBTQ+
Organizational Resources
LGBTQ+
Training Presentations
- LGBTQ+ Mental Health
- Best Practices: Working with LGBTQIA+ Individuals
- Affirming Healthcare For LGBTQ+ Patients(Day Training)
- Affirming Healthcare For LGBTQ+ Patients (Dinner Training)
- Affirming Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Patients (Dinner Training II)
- Supporting the Health of Trans and Gender Expansive Youth Webinar
Mini On Demand Training Modules – Coming Soon
Presentations may be used and shared, please credit original authors/presenters and keep the original source as referenced.
Resources on Transgender Health Care
Books
- Trans Allyship Workbook: Building Skills to Support Trans People In Our Lives by Davey Shlasko (Author), Kai Hofius (Illustrator)
- Transgender Health, A practitioner’s guide to binary and non-binary trans patient care by Ben Vincent, PhD
- Trans Bodies, Trans Selves by Laura Erickson-Schroth
- The Transgender Teen by Stephanie Brill
Local Reoccurring Events and Meetings
Due to recent events, most activities/groups are either being held virtually or canceled/postponed. Please reach out for details.
Resources on Transgender Health Care
Insurance and Billing Information
Local Reoccurring Events and Meetings
Training on Transgender Health
Books
- Trans Allyship Workbook: Building Skills to Support Trans People In Our Lives by Davey Shlasko (Author), Kai Hofius (Illustrator)
- Transgender Health, A practitioner’s guide to binary and non-binary trans patient care by Ben Vincent, PhD
- Trans Bodies, Trans Selves by Laura Erickson-Schroth
- The Transgender Teen by Stephanie Brill
LGBTQ+
Youth and Family Resources
Resources on Transgender Health Care
Books
- Trans Allyship Workbook: Building Skills to Support Trans People In Our Lives by Davey Shlasko (Author), Kai Hofius (Illustrator)
- Transgender Health, A practitioner’s guide to binary and non-binary trans patient care by Ben Vincent, PhD
- Trans Bodies, Trans Selves by Laura Erickson-Schroth
- The Transgender Teen by Stephanie Brill
Local Reoccurring Events and Meetings
LGBTQ+
Adult Resources
- Local LGBTQ+ Monthly Support Group
- In Our Own Voices
- Saratoga Pride Resource Page
- Human Rights Campaign
- Transgender Map
- National Center For Transgender Equality
- Gender Spectrum
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Resources for LGBTQ Adults
- National LGBT Cancer Network Resource Page
- Advocating for LGBT Seniors- SAGE
- Schenectady Safe Space
Resources on Transgender Health Care
Insurance and Billing Information
Local Reoccurring Events and Meetings
LGBTQ+
Organizational Resources
Training on Transgender Health
Books
- Trans Allyship Workbook: Building Skills to Support Trans People In Our Lives by Davey Shlasko (Author), Kai Hofius (Illustrator)
- Transgender Health, A practitioner’s guide to binary and non-binary trans patient care by Ben Vincent, PhD
- Trans Bodies, Trans Selves by Laura Erickson-Schroth
- The Transgender Teen by Stephanie Brill
Insurance and Billing Information
LGBTQ+
Training Presentations
- LGBTQ+ Mental Health
- Best Practices: Working with LGBTQIA+ Individuals
- Affirming Healthcare For LGBTQ+ Patients(Day Training)
- Affirming Healthcare For LGBTQ+ Patients (Dinner Training)
- Affirming Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Patients (Dinner Training II)
- Supporting the Health of Trans and Gender Expansive Youth Webinar
Mini On Demand Training Modules Coming Soon
Presentations may be used and shared, please credit original authors/presenters and keep the original source as referenced.
Sign Up for Future Learning Opportunities
The Adirondack Rural Health Network (ARHN), the longest-running program of AHI, originating in 1992, provides a forum to assess regional population health needs and develop collaborative responses to priorities.
As part of our 2020 workplan, we have dedicated efforts to developing and conducting a series of trainings and presentations on navigating LGBTQ+ health to increase understanding and education for providers and community members of all types.
To be added to the LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Series mailing list, please provide the following information:
Understanding the concepts behind navigating LGBTQ + health care needs will help deliver a higher
level of patient satisfaction and overall health outcomes for this community in our service area.
