Daniel Fitzgerald, MPH, ICPS | Executive Director, Chariho Youth Task Force

Cynthia Rego, CPS | Partnerships For Success Grant Manager, RI Student Assistance Services

Now, let’s get straight to the point… we’re here, we’re queer and we are talking about all things LGBTQ+ health. During this presentation you will be guided through the ins-and-outs of community prevention programming with and for the LGBTQ+ community. From an overview of inclusive surveying to understanding the risk and protective factors of this community, you will leave with a play book of what you can do in your community to address health disparities within this population.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the risk/protective factors within the LGBTQ+ community;
• Serve as an ally to LGBTQ+ individual; and
• Successfully address LGBTQ+ community in their programming.