LGBT Community

Results: 6

• Cultural Awareness/Competencies Training (1)
  PH-6200.1700

  Cultural Awareness/Competencies Training

  PH-6200.1700
  
  Programs that offer workshops, discussion groups and other types of training which focus on the knowledge and interpersonal skills that participants need in order to work and live comfortably and effectively with people of differing cultural backgrounds. Cultural awareness training typically helps participants clarify their own values and attitudes and understand how these condition their expectations of and reactions to others. Training which addresses cross-cultural competencies focuses on the similarities and differences between two (or more) cultures and helps participants understand the perspectives, customs, history, use of language and other aspects of the other culture in order to help prevent cultural differences from becoming barriers to communication and interaction.
• Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Advocacy Groups (6)
  TD-1600.3100-250

  Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Advocacy Groups

  TD-1600.3100-250
  
  Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender individuals, intersexed individuals (people born with reproductive organs and/or genitalia that are ambiguous or atypical), cross-dressers and/or people who are in the process of coming out or are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Social Clubs (5)
  PS-8000.2500

  Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Social Clubs

  PS-8000.2500
  
  Organizations that provide an opportunity for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender individuals, intersexed individuals (people born with reproductive organs and/or genitalia that are ambiguous or atypical), cross-dressers and/or individuals who are questioning their gender or sexual orientation to meet and socialize through dances, parties, picnics, barbecues, pride events and other companionable activities. Some clubs may also offer lecture series which address topics of interest to the membership; provide opportunities for involvement in charitable fundraising and other similar activities; or be specifically configured for GLBT individuals with other characteristics e.g., gender questioning youth; Jewish lesbians, Catholic gays or people representative of a particular cultural heritage.
• GLBTQ Helplines (4)
  RP-1500.1400-260

  GLBTQ Helplines

  RP-1500.1400-260
  
  Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, people who are in the process of coming out, people who are questioning their sexual orientation and/or their friends and families. Included may be short-term emotional support, resources and community referrals. The service is generally free and confidential and may offer peer support. Helpline staff are generally available via the telephone, email, live chat, texting and/or instant message (IM).
• LGBTQ2+ Individuals (8)
  YT-2400

  LGBTQ2+ Individuals

  YT-2400
  
  People who identify as part of the gender and sexually expansive community that includes people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer, pansexual, intersex, asexual, bigender, genderqueer, third gender, pangender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, agender or allied, or who are in the process of coming out or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Project Visibility Approved Agencies (22)
  YZ-2500

  Project Visibility Approved Agencies

  YZ-2500
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of GLBT individuals and their interests. The GLBT population includes gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender individuals, intersexed individuals, gender questioning youth and others with gender identity issues.