Training Addiction-Related Inpatient Treatment Centers on Promising Practices for LGBT Care

In alignment with the goals of the National Network of Libraries of Medicines 2017-2027 strategic plan, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center will design and present personalized and actionable health information to inpatient addiction treatment and recovery providers on promising practices for treating LGBT clients, an underrepresented population experiencing profound disparities. This project will maximize NNLMs impact through enhanced engagement and anticipate the needs of a marginalized population LGBT people seeking addiction treatment. The project provides a tailored approach to delivering personalized and actionable health information to addiction treatment providers, and includes training on how treatment professionals can utilize MedlinePlus as a professional resource for working with the LGBT patient population.

Project Details

Organization Name

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center

Organization Type
Community-based organization
Project Lead

Oliver Reilly

Location
Pennsylvania
Start Date
May 1, 2019
End Date
April 30, 2020
Funding Amount
$18051
Demographics
Health care Provider
Adults (19-64 yrs.)
Medically Underserved Areas/Populations
LGBTQIA