Resources for Providers

The following resources are intended to support service providers to increase the ways in which their services are affirming for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you have suggestions for other useful resources, please contact us at mindmap@qmunity.ca.

Introduction to 2SLGBTQIA+ Health

“Glossary of LGBT Terms”, Fenway Institute, National LGBT Health Education Center: https://www.lgbthealtheducation.org/publication/lgbt-glossary/

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. Learning Resources - Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Health: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/in/introduction-to-lgbtqia-health/

Teaching Sexual Health.ca. Gender Identity & Expression: https://teachingsexualhealth.ca/teachers/sexual-health-education/information-by-topic/gender-identity-and-expression/

Teaching Sexual Health.ca. Sexual Orientation: https://teachingsexualhealth.ca/teachers/sexual-health-education/information-by-topic/sexual-health-education-information-by-topic-sexual-orientation/

The 519’s Glossary of Terms, facilitating shared understandings around equity, diversity, inclusion and awareness: https://www.the519.org/education-training/glossary

TransCare BC. Trans Intro: http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/health-professionals/education/trans-intro

LGBQIA+- Affirming Care

LGBTQ2S Inclusion Playbook - A Series of Best Practices for Healthcare Environments: https://www.the519.org/education-training/training-resources/our-resources/inclusion-playbook

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. Learning Resources - Organizational Change: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/in/organizational-change/

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. Providing Inclusive Services and Care for LGBT People: A Guide for Health Care Staff: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/wp-content/uploads/Providing-Inclusive-Services-and-Care-for-LGBT-People.pdf

GLMA. Guidelines for Care of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Patients: http://glma.org/_data/n_0001/resources/live/GLMA%20guidelines%202006%20FINAL.pdf

Providing Diversity Competent Care to Bisexual Clients: A Handbook for Health Care Providers: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/-/media/Project/FraserHealth/FraserHealth/Health-Professionals/Professionals-Resources/Diversity-Services/201609ProvidingDiverseCaretoBisexualClients.pdf?rev=8c468c49e0cf46b18a1034659286960f

Providing Diversity Competent Care to Gay Clients: A Handbook for Health Care Providers: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/-/media/Project/FraserHealth/FraserHealth/Health-Professionals/Professionals-Resources/Diversity-Services/201609ProvidingDiverseCaretoGayClients.pdf?rev=c8ff2f255b5b4193b97fb83e23f229a6

Providing Diversity Competent Care to Lesbian Clients: A Handbook for Health Care Providers: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/-/media/Project/FraserHealth/FraserHealth/Health-Professionals/Professionals-Resources/Diversity-Services/201609ProvidingDiverseCaretoGayClients.pdf?rev=c8ff2f255b5b4193b97fb83e23f229a6

Trans-Affirming Care

Providing Diversity Competent Care to Transgender Clients: A Handbook for Health Care Providers: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/-/media/Project/FraserHealth/FraserHealth/Health-Professionals/Professionals-Resources/Diversity-Services/201609ProvidingDiverseCaretoTransgenderClients.pdf?rev=0cbea2a048ce4fe1bf73e97558658182

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. Learning Resources - Transgender Health: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/in/transgender-health/

Creating Authentic Spaces: A Gender Identity and Gender Expression Toolkit to Support the Implementation of Institutional and Social Change: https://www.the519.org/education-training/training-resources/our-resources/creating-authentic-spaces

UCSF Transgender Care. Creating a safe and welcoming clinic environment: https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/clinic-environment

Rainbow Health Ontario. Guidelines for gender-affirming primary care with trans and non-binary patients: A quick reference guide for primary care providers: https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/resource-library/qrg/

Non-binary and Genderqueer Academic Resources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1btffcjQ-l0nDngYrMCiDSEdi-lQal1kDRnYlKPdV-i8/edit?usp=sharing

TransCare BC. Primary Care Guidelines: http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/health-professionals/education/primary-care

TransCare BC. Mental Health Support: http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc/health-professionals/education/mntl-hlth-spprt

Nursing License Map. The Importance of Gender Affirming Care for Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth: https://nursinglicensemap.com/blog/the-importance-of-gender-affirming-care-for-transgender-and-gender-expansive-youth/

Two-Spirit-Affirming Care

Providing Diversity Competent Care to Two-Spirit Clients: A Handbook for Health Care Providers: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/-/media/Project/FraserHealth/FraserHealth/Health-Professionals/Professionals-Resources/Diversity-Services/201609ProvidingDiverseCareto2SClients.pdf?rev=563b26589115415badc2702f7fb3d462

Hunt, S. (2016). An Introduction to the Health of Two-Spirit People: Historical, Contemporary and Emergent Issues. Prince George, BC: National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health. https://www.ccnsa-nccah.ca/docs/emerging/RPT-HealthTwoSpirit-Hunt-EN.pdf

2SLGBTQIA+ Older Adults

BC Patient Safety and Quality Council. Ensuring Inclusive, Appropriate Health Care for LGBTQ2S+ Seniors: https://bcpsqc.ca/resource/ensuring-inclusive-appropriate-health-care-for-lgbtq2s-seniors/

Still Here, Still Queer: A Handbook for Affirming LGBTQ Older Adults: https://www.the519.org/education-training/training-resources/our-resources/still-here-still-queer

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. Learning Resources - LGBTQIA+ Older Adults: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/in/lgbtqia-older-adults/

2SLGBTQIA+ Children and Youth

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. Learning Resources - LGBTQIA+ Children and Youth: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/in/lgbtqia-youth/

2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness

LGBTQ2+ Toolkit: http://lgbtq2stoolkit.learningcommunity.ca/

Improving Intake Processes for LGBTQ2S Youth: https://www.the519.org/education-training/lgbtq2s-youth-homelessness-in-canada/improving-intake-processes-for-lgbtq2s-youth

LGBTQ2S Safe Inclusive Affirming Shelter Spaces: https://www.the519.org/education-training/lgbtq2s-youth-homelessness-in-canada/lgbtq2s-safe-inclusive-affirming-shelter-spaces

LGBTQIA+ People of Colour

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center. Learning Resources - LGBTQIA+ People of Colour: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/in/lgbtqia-people-of-color/