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 Lesbian
& Gay Youth : Care and Counseling
by Caitlin Ryan, Donna Futterman
The authors of this essential new guide
maintain that lesbian and gay adolescents "rarely
receive health education and counseling in a way that is
relevant to them." Health and emotional risks to
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered youth are
heightened by prejudice and the chance of antigay
violence, as well as by the need for secrecy. In fact, the
problems of disclosure may be the greatest impediment to
appropriate health care for gay minors, who (often
rightly) fear that their parents will be informed of their
sexuality or their medical conditions. Health care
providers have been working without clinical care
guidelines for gay youth, let alone a single resource that
brings together protocols for assessment, treatment, and
psychosocial care. Named the 1998 Book of the Year in
Psychiatric Nursing by the American Journal of Nursing,
this guide has also been purchased for distribution by the
Health Resources and Services Administration and should
become the central work in the field. --Regina Marler
Perhaps the most important issue of
our time...
 The
Go Ask Alice Book of Answers : A Guide to Good Physical,
Sexual, and Emotional Health by Columbia
University's Health Education Program
Was it a one-night stand or true love?
What are the symptoms of chlamydia? How do I know if my
drinking is out of control? While questions like these may
be a parent's worst nightmare, they weigh heavily on the
minds of today's teens and twentysomethings. Thankfully, The
"Go Ask Alice" Book of Answers has come to
the rescue, providing straightforward, nonjudgmental,
comprehensive answers to the toughest, most embarrassing
questions teens (and adults) have about their sexual,
emotional, and physical health. Inspired by Columbia
University's award-winning and hugely popular Q&A Web
site, this essential book is packed with answers to
questions initially posed online. The university's health
service staff has collaborated to ensure that each
topic--from how to kiss to the effects of LSD--is given
candid, educated attention in an easy-to-digest Q&A
format. Queries posed to "Dear Alice" are
answered with humor, understanding, and a complete lack of
didacticism. A thorough list of resources is included,
providing telephone numbers and Internet addresses for
related health organizations, as well as directions for
where to look on the Go Ask Alice Web site for more
information on the immense variety of subjects. With this
excellent book in hand, older teens and college students
will be better prepared for the journey to adulthood. And
grown-ups would benefit as well from the wealth of
information contained in these pages. (Ages 15 and older) --Brangien
Davis
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ALTERNATIVES is
dedicated to providing dual diagnosis treatment services to
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual adults.
Emotional, mental and addictive
disorders are primary diseases from which people can, and do
recover. Recovery is possible in an atmosphere which is free from judgment,
fear and discrimination.
Special attention to issues of
Homophobia, HIV, AIDS, Gay/Lesbian identity, history, heritage,
and pride, are an integral part of providing quality service.
Mental, emotional, and addictive disorders do not occur in
isolation from other problems, nor does recovery occur without
addressing many issues intertwined in the disease process. The
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual community has been devastated by grief and
loss due to the AIDS pandemic; in addition, the problem of
homophobia throughout society has caused great emotional pain.
ALTERNATIVES is dedicated to
providing the highest quality of care. Our vision is a community
with pride, self-acceptance, and the strength to transcend the
bigotry and intolerance which destroy the core of our spirit.
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The mission of the Association for Gay, Lesbian,
and Bisexual Issues in Counseling is to educate mental health
service providers about issues confronting gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgender (GLBT) individuals. We believe that all
individuals should be free to develop their full potential
regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, and that
professional counselors must understand the unique ways gays,
lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered individuals experience
inequality and injustice resulting from discrimination and
prejudice.
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The Association of Gay and Lesbian
Psychiatrists (AGLP) is a professional organization of
psychiatrists, psychiatry residents, and medical students which
serves as a voice for the concerns of lesbians and gay men within
the psychiatric community. The Association is committed to
fostering a more accurate understanding of homosexuality, opposing
discriminatory practices against gay men and lesbians, and
promoting supportive, well-informed psychiatric care for lesbian
and gay patients. The organization provides opportunities
for affiliation and collaboration among psychiatrists who share
these concerns
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We are
the nation's premier medical facility for the lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender community -- as well as people living
with HIV/AIDS. Our team of multidisciplinary health professionals
will take care of all your health care needs -- from physical
exams, immunizations, and gynecological services, to mental health
counseling, HIV services, and senior wellness.
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The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is an agency
of the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) performs many of the administrative functions for
the Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a sister agency
of CDC, and one of eight federal public health agencies within the
Department of Health and Human Services. The Director of CDC also
serves as the Administrator of ATSDR.
CDC Mission:
To promote health and quality of life by
preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability
CDC Pledge:
CDC pledges to the American people:
 | To be a diligent steward of the funds
entrusted to it.
| To provide an environment for intellectual
and personal growth and integrity.
| To base all public health decisions on the
highest quality scientific data, openly and objectively
derived.
| To place the benefits to society above the
benefits to the institution.
| To treat all persons with dignity, honesty,
and respect. |
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The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
is an organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered
physicians, medical students, and their supporters. GLMA works to
maximize the quality of health and health services for lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgendered people, to promote full civil
rights, and to foster a professional climate in which our diverse
members can achieve their full potential.
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Gay City Health Project is a non-profit
community based HIV prevention organization in Seattle,
Washington. Gay City's mission is to promote gay and
bisexual men's health and prevent HIV transmission by building
community, fostering communication, and nurturing self-esteem.
Gay City / QueerCore
123 Boylston Ave East
Capitol Hill
Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: 206.461.3200
Email: info@gaycity.org
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GayHealth.com is the first health and wellness
site dedicated to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender men and
women. Staffed by professionals from within our own
community, the site provides easy access to accurage, current and
vital health information.
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Through
a wide variety of educational strategies, including one-shot
workshops; skill-building groups; publication of brochures,
handouts, books, and Internet services; public awareness
campaigns; media advocacy; special projects and events; and
research, Alice!’s primary mission is to make health and
wellness a greater life priority for Columbia University students
and staff. Alice! is committed to the informed development,
vigorous marketing, critical evaluation, and full access to its
products using sound educational models. Consideration of our
diverse population, as well as our knowledge of current health
news and scientific studies, social norms, and popular trends will
factor into the design and implementation of our programs. Alice!
will share its knowledge, projects, and resources with other
individuals and institutions also committed to learning and
educating about health. Alice!’s support of human rights,
freedom of speech, and freedom of access to information are
foundations on which its program operates. Alice! is dedicated to
the health and healthy working structure and environment of its
professional and student staff, and to their continued
professional and personal development. Alice! adheres to the high
educational and professional standards set by the Columbia
University Health and Related Services of which it is a
division, and by Columbia University in the City of New York.
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Tom Flemming MA,
MLS (Dalhousie), AHIP
"I have been developing this page since Canada
Day (1 July) 1995 as a collection of links to sources of
health care information of interest to a broad spectrum of
potential users, both in Canada and beyond. Among the users I have
in mind in the development of this resource are: patients, their
families and friends, and their health care workers. The resources
presented here are not intended exclusively for those who are ill.
Anyone with an interest in health (maintaining it, protecting it
and improving it, especially), and everyone interested in the
quality of health care available to us (consumers and health care
practitioners, too) will find electronic information sites of
interest in the various sections of this [website]..."
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APA's policy advocacy is based on the policy
statements on lesbian, gay, and bisexual concerns that APA has
adopted. Policy advocacy activities include participation in
coalitions, preparing amicus briefs, letters, and other
educational materials, assisting members in their advocacy
efforts, and advocating APA's policy recommendations. Federal
advocacy on lesbian, gay, & bisexual concerns is primarily the
responsibility of the Public Interest Public Policy Office, which
coordinates activities with the Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
Concerns Office. State and local advocacy issues primarily take
the form of assistance to APA members and to state psychological
associations.
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LGBPM is a sub-committee of the Advocacy
Standing Committee. We are a group of lesbians, gay men,
bisexuals, transgender individuals, and our straight allies who
support each other and work to educated the medical school
community.
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Founded in 1990, The Mautner Project is the only
national organization dedicated to lesbians with cancer, their
partners and caregivers. Our mission is to provide:
| Direct services to lesbians with cancer,
their partners and caregivers;
| Education and information to the lesbian
community about cancer;
| Education to the health care community about
the special concerns of lesbians with cancer and their
families;
| Advocacy on lesbian health issues in national
and local arenas. |
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The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is
a health information referral service. NHIC puts health
professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch
with those organizations that are best able to provide answers.
NHIC was established in 1979 by the Office
of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), Office of
Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
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Founded eleven years and over 5,000 graduates
ago, Pride Institute remains America's only accredited inpatient
facility devoted exclusively to the treatment of alcohol and drug
dependent lesbian, gay and bisexual persons. Pride Institute is
dedicated to the idea that lesbians and gay men have the same need
for freedom from society's prejudices and pressures as every other
patient in treatment.
Many lesbians and gay men who are chemically
dependent do not succeed in traditional treatment programs. Most
patients do succeed at Pride. In fact, an independent outcome
study conducted by researchers from Yale University and the
University of Pennsylvania found that Pride Institute graduates
are far more likely to remain chemical free than gay graduates of
mainstream programs.
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ZapHealth.com is designed to help
you deal with health problems and make informed choices about your
own health and lifestyles. Zap provides unbiased information about
sex, drugs and alcohol, mental health, skin problems, weight
problems, family issues and more. Zap's information is always
current (we add new stuff all the time), and our commitment to you
is an ever-changing, always interesting, nonjudgmental site that
is tuned into the way you live.
ZapHealth is intended
for mature audiences. Zap assumes that the users of this site are
engaged in making their own decisions about health issues. If you
are under age 18, Zap urges you to discuss these issues with your
parents or guardian. (Please talk to them before you view the
site!) Some of our pages contain sexually explicit material, and
these pages should not be viewed by anyone who isn't comfortable
with this type of dialogue.
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