Creating Communities for Change:Best Practices for Serving LGBTI2-S Homeless Youth

Creating Communities for Change:

Best Practices for Serving LGBTI2-S Homeless Youth

WHAT: SAMHSA, through the Homelessness Resource Center (HRC), is excited to announce a new FREE TRAINING opportunity designed to advance best practices among service providers and communities working with youth experiencing homelessness who self identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Two-Spirited (LGBTQI2-S). The HRC has identified four cities around the country to participate in this learning opportunity, with Howard Brown Health Center and DePaul University serving as our Chicago partners.

WHERE: The training will be hosted at DePaul University Loop Student Center (1 E. Jackson, Suite 8003, Chicago, IL 60604).

WHEN: Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the training will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Our goal is to bring together community agencies and providers to participate in a dialogue on effective strategies for working with youth experiencing homelessness who self-identify as a gender or sexual minority. Service providers* will receive training in best practices and foster a communication plan for on-going learning and support within your community.

REGISTRATION: Registration for the each is open to only 80-participants. In order to reserve your seat, please send a completed registration form (please see attached) to Diana Ghattas at dghattas@center4si.com or via fax at 617-467-6015.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please contact Ms. Diana Ghattas (dghattas@center4si.com) at the Homelessness Resource Center.

The Homelessness Resource Center is funded through a contract (HHSS280200600029C) from the Homeless Programs Branch, Division of Services and Systems Improvement, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

*Service Providers: Healthcare providers, mental health practitioners, behavioral health specialists, case managers, homeless service providers, shelter and drop-in center staff, outreach workers, LGBT community advocates, community policing liaisons, and anyone wishing to learn more about serving LGBT youth experiencing homelessness.