LGBTQ Resources
NALGAP Resources
NALGAP Letter to DHHS Secretary Thompson
In a May 1, 2003 letter to Tommy Thompson, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the NALGAP board expressed "deep concern" about reports that DHHS is attempting to censor funding applications to remove words like "homophobia" and "transgender."
About LGBTQ Persons and Addiction...
NALGAP's document Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Problems & Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Individuals for an overview of of LGBT substance abuse issues
NALGAP’s Position Statement on Reparative or Conversion Therapy
NALGAP's mission is to confront all forms of oppression and discriminatory practices in the delivery of services to all people and to advocate for programs and services that affirm all genders and sexual orientations.
NALGAP 1994 Prevention Policy Statement & Prevention Guidelines
Training Curriculum
ATTC Guide
A Provider's Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Individuals (ATTC)
SAMHSA Guide
A Provider's Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals (SAMHSA)
Additional Resources
SAMHSA:
Behavioral Health Care Access Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Populations
This comprehensive report, prepared for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), explores the disparities in behavioral health care access among LGB populations. It highlights higher rates of substance use and mental health conditions compared to straight individuals, and examines barriers to accessing treatment, such as stigma, financial constraints, and difficulties finding LGB-affirming providers. The report uses data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) from 2015 to 2019, providing insights into insurance coverage, substance use, mental health concerns, and receipt of needed care. It underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to improve health outcomes for LGB individuals.
SAMHSA:
Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQl+ Youth
This report offers vital insights for healthcare providers, educators, policymakers, and families on how to support LGBTQI+ youth. It outlines the risks of harmful "change efforts," highlights evidence-based approaches to behavioral health, and provides actionable strategies to create affirming environments in clinical, school, family, and community settings.
SAMHSA:
Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit
This resource kit from SAMHSA offers an overview of behavioral and physical health challenges faced by LGBT populations. Designed for healthcare providers, educators, and community organizations, the kit includes fact sheets and presentation materials to raise awareness, promote inclusive care, and support efforts to reduce health disparities.
By Patrick Moore
GAY COMMUNITY: High and at Risk
Next weekend's gay pride festivities in Los Angeles are likely to be the usual rollicking celebration of battles won and hardships overcome. The gay community is rightfully proud of its response to the first decades of the AIDS epidemic. And we have reason to rejoice in ongoing civil rights advances. But, as we celebrate, there is still a vexing problem we need to come to terms with: the centrality of drugs and alcohol to gay culture.
TEN THINGS LESBIANS AND GAY MEN SHOULD DISCUSS WITH THEIR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) says lesbians and gay men should discuss substance use, alcohol and tobacco with their physicians or other health care providers. The recommendations come from a survey of GLMA members that produced lists of 10 health care concerns for the two groups.
An LGBT Companion Document
An LGBT Companion Document to the U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services’ national health objectives for the next ten years, Healthy People 2010, presents 120 lgbt-specific objectives, including sections on tobacco and on substance abuse. This landmark project of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) involved several NALGAP members and other lgbt health professionals and advocates.
Counselor Magazine 1997
See the complete issue of Counselor Magazine from 1997
