LGBTQ+ Affirming Care and Harm Reduction — Making It Work in Philadelphia

The National Council for Behavioral Health presents NatCon21 - Forward Together

May 3-5, 2021

LGBTQ+ Affirming Care and Harm Reduction — Making It Work in Philadelphia
May 3, 2021 - 3:00-4:45 PM EDT
Get first-hand insight from a team of Philadelphia-based, queer and trans-identified service providers who work in outpatient mental health care, inpatient substance use treatment, case management, supportive housing and community-based social support services. We’ll examine harm reduction and best practices for providing services to the LGBTQ+ community and share what an affirming approach and culture can look like for service providers to mitigate the harms of racism, homophobia and transphobia. This session is best suited for individuals with basic cultural competency in LGBTQ+ service provision.

Presenters: 
Darius McLean, MS – Director, Arcila-Adams Trans Resource Center and Empowerment Programs, William Way LGBT Community Center
Laura Sorensen, MSW – Clinical Director, Resources for Human Development, Morris Home
Andrew Spiers LSW– Director of Training & Technical Assistance, Pathways to Housing PA
Shana Williams, MHS – Clinical Services Coordinator, The Attic Youth Center