The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

DESCRIPTION:

This webinar will address the criticality for the crisis continuum to be responsive to the unique needs of the at-risk LGBTQ+ population. Additionally, the training will focus on crisis services for the LGBTQ+ population, understanding identity, and normalizing the use of pronouns, safety planning, and providing resources for non-familial social support while noting the importance of allyship.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals to partner effectively with them through a crisis.
• Recognize the importance of understanding an individual’s identity along the LGBTQ+ continuum and the evolving nature of identity.
• Explore the role of non-familial social support and allyship when helping clients through a crisis. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Participants are eligible to receive 2.75 CE hours from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

SPEAKER INFO:

Dr. Jei Africa, PsyD, MSCP, CATC-V

Panel Presenters:

Savanna Carlstrom Page

Alex Anastasia

Danielle Boyd