Resources

Cultural Competence

According to SAMHSA, cultural competence is being "respectful and responsive to the health beliefs and practices - and cultural and linguistic needs - of diverse population groups" and able to "interact effectively with people of different cultures." Awareness of culture and terminology is essential in providing the best care to Two-Spirit/LGBTQI+ patients.

• The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: Building a Foundation for Better Understanding Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – National Academies
• Tribal Equity Toolkit Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 8.1 MB] – Guide for Two-Spirit and LGBT equity in Indian Country

Terms

• LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Resource Center (LGBTQIARC)
• Glossary of LGBT Glossary Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Human Rights Campaign
• Glossary of LGBT Terms for Health Care Teams Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – National LGBT Health Education Center (Fenway Institute)

Provider Resources and Training

• Learning Modules Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov – The National LGBT Health Education Center
• Webinars and Video Training Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov – The National LGBT Health Education Center
• Continuing Education LGBT Webinars Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Center of Excellence on Racial and Ethnic Minority Young Men Who Have Sex with Men and Other Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations (YMSM+LGBT CoE)
• National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• LGBT Aging Cultural Competency Trainings Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – two free recorded trainings are available, as is information on ordering training from National Resource Center on LGBT Aging