The purpose is to establish a yearly conference to encourage and train mental health professionals along with cultivating best practices for clinicians working with and/or who are interested in, working with the LGBTQIA+ community. This initiative's goal is to increase capacity and address the health inequities in the vulnerable population.

This training will be for behavioral health providers and others interested in learning more about the LGBTQIA+ community. Upon completion, for those who request it, CEUs will be offered.

TOPICS AND PRESENTERS

Keynote: You Don't Know What You Don't Know - Dr. Clark, Ph.D., LMHC, CAP

Event Moderator - Alyssa Lemay

LGBTQIA History & Culture - Adam Larivee, LCSW, MSW

Medical/Science Standards of Care - Dr. Omar Rieche, M.D.

LGBTQIA Spirituality - Reverand CJ McGregor, M. Div.

Domestic Violence: The Double Closet and the LGBTQIA Community - Dr. Laura Streyffeler, Ph.D., LMHC, CAP, BETCS, CCDVC, QS

Trans Health and Primary Trans Care - Frances Haas, MSN, AGPCNP, APRN