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LGBTQ+

Definitions & Acronyms

Programs

Stonewall Alliance LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention and Education Programs: Butte County MHSA 2020 Update, Page 156+

CA Reducing Disparities Project Implementation Pilot Projects: 
 LGBTQ
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NAMI CA - Find Support LGBTQ

Family Acceptance Project - Publications

Pacific Center Youth Programs
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LGBTQ Connection, Napa/Sonoma

Articles 

Addressing the Flaws in our Mental Healthcare System Could Save Young LGBTQ Lives, Time Magazine, The Trevor Project, July 2021

First, Do No Harm: Reducing Disparities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Populations in CA, CA Reducing Disparities Project

How do Mental Health Conditions Affect The LGBTQ Community?  NAMI Website  
​Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Communities and Mental Health  MHA Website
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning Paper, CA Mental Health Planning Council, 10/17

Building Partnerships:  Conversations with LGBTQ Youth about Mental Health Needs and Community Strengths​, UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities (2009)  

Resources

LGBTQ MH and Aging Support Guide, Each Mind Matters

LGBTQ MH Guide for Youth, Each Mind Matters

​​Powerful Mental Health Tips for LGBTQ Individuals and Their Allies, Inverse June 2020

Issue Brief

Issue Brief   ADA Version
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Image of LGBTQ+ Issue Brief includes rainbow-colored ribbon.

Video


Organizations

#Out For Mental Health

CA LGBTQ Human Services Network

California counties map by behavioral health region, showing 58 counties plus Berkeley and Tri-Cities. (Sutter and Yuba Counties are one jurisdiction). Southern Region in Green, Los Angeles Region in Turquoise, Central Region in Orange, Bay Area Region in Yellow and Superior Region in Blue
​CA counties map by behavioral health region, showing 58 counties plus Berkeley and Tri-Cities. (Sutter and Yuba Counties are one jurisdiction). View map.
The california association of local behavioral* health boards & commissions (cALBHB/C) supports the work of california's 59 local behavioral health boards and commissions by providing resources, training, Technical Assistance. 

Local boards are responsible** for reviewing public behavioral health needs, services, facilities and special problems, and serve in an advisory capacity to local governing bodies and local behavioral health directors. 
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​*"Behavioral" Refers to Mental Health as well as Alcohol and Drugs.
**CA Welfare & Institutions Code (WIC) 5604

Donations are welcome. CALBHB/C is a nonprofit organization.