IOOV Unity Through Diversity LGBTQ+ BIPOC National Health Conference

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THURSDAY WORKSHOPS OCTOBER 26, 2023 1:15PM - 2:45PM Advocacy and Public Policy Chambers Education and Capacity Building Governor C Education and Capacity Building Governor D Wellness and Treatment Governor E Advocacy Strategies to Advance Access to Health Care Allie Bohm, Vladimir Tlali, Lauren Galloway Audience: Open to all 2023 has seen a record number of political and legislative actions across the country targeting necessary genderaffirming health care and resources for transgender people, especially trans youth – even threatening to separate trans youth from supportive families. These attacks exist among ongoing systemic challenges that have resulted in pervasive health disparities for LGBTQIA+ individuals, particularly TGNCNBI people. In this session, presenters will provide an overview of the state of LGBTQIA+ health care in the United States, including the difficulties LGBTQIA+ individuals face when accessing care. Participants will walk away with skills and specific tactics to advance supportive policies, including foci on coalition building and other relationship building, power mapping, and strategic messaging and communications that were used successfully in New York State to pass legislation expanding access to health care, as well as in ongoing legislative campaigns to build on these successes and expand access to care further. Presenters will also share legislative and administrative policy ideas and language that may be transferable to various political environments and opportunities to get involved in New York-specific campaigns. Transcending Inclusivity: Providing a better understanding of the LGBTQQAAAIP2S+ Community with an In-Depth Look at Trans and Gender Divergent Individuals Misty Eyez Alicea, EMBA, CSSGB Audience: Open to all Get ready to broaden your perspective on the entire LGBTQQAAAIP2S community and dive deeper into a better understanding of transgender and Gender Divergent individuals! Join us for this highly interactive training that will give you a comprehensive overview of the gender spectrum, gender identity, and the rich history and diverse life experiences of trans individuals. During this workshop, you’ll learn practical skills that will enable you to better serve this unique population by gaining a better understanding of the transgender community. Walk away feeling confident in your ability to relate better to LGBTQ coworkers and students and to effectively address transgender issues with a greater depth of knowledge and insight. Take advantage of the opportunity to expand your understanding and become a more inclusive and informed community member! A Moment to Move for Change, Healing, and Advocacy Hettie Barnhill Audience: Closed group for QTBIPOC (Queer and Trans BIPOC) This is an interactive session combining narrative, movement, and thoughtful discussion, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity and understanding. Participants will embark on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and advocacy, delving into their strengths and boundaries. The Workshop Includes: • Interactive Art Creation: A collaborative platform where participants voice their experiences, aspirations, and concerns through various artistic mediums. • Tailored Movement Sessions: Participants will immerse in movement sessions addressing salient social issues. Prior dance knowledge is not a prerequisite; an open heart suffices. • Focused Discussions: Post-movement reflections will delve into the intricate social topics explored, nurturing personal growth and collective understanding. Culturally Competent/Specific Care for Queer BIPOC Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Dinyar Mehta Audience: Open to all This workshop is intended to empower audience members with psychoeducation, engagement, interaction, and BIPOC survivor-specific tools that can be deployed in the service of Queer BIPOC Victims of Intimate Partner Violence. UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY 2023 9
THURSDAY WORKSHOPS OCTOBER 26, 2023 3:00PM – 4:30PM Wellness and Treatment Chambers Advocacy and Public Policy Governor C Wellness and Treatment Governor D Education and Capacity Building Governor E Planned Parenthood Transgender and Behavioral Healthcare Services Panel Bree Samson, PA-C, Director of Clinical Services Gender Affirming Care Program Director Madeline McQuail, M.S., LMSW Behavioral Healthcare Manager Meredith Goldstein, LMSW Behavioral Healthcare Manager Audience: Open to all Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood will provide an overview of our services to the LGBTQIA community, including educating on the informed-consent model we utilize for all our services, including care for transgender and gender non-conforming patients. We will discuss our commitment to improve how transgender people receive health care in our region and our work to eliminate barriers to care. Strategies to Support Latin@ LGBTQ+ Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Patricia Emmanuelli, Cynthia Zapata Audience: Open to all Esperanza United, a culturally specific national resource center, mobilizes Latina and Latin@ communities to end gender-based violence. We recognize that services addressing gender-based violence, especially intimate partner violence, must support our communities confronting the most significant barriers to care. Latin@ LGBTQ+ Survivors face unique circumstances in accessing services, such as immigration factors, limited language access, and social oppression such as “being outed” by others. In a study, 42% of Latinx LGBTQ participants reported that they experienced physical or sexual assault in adulthood (Wilson et al., 2021). Individuals working with Latin@ LGBTQ+ Survivors must be equipped with culturally responsive trauma-informed care strategies, such as safety planning to improve health outcomes for Latin@ LGBTQ+ Survivors. Safety planning is a tool to support the safety and well-being of Latin@ LGBTQ+ Survivors while also uplifting their autonomy in decision-making. Through this training, audience members such as service providers, advocates, and community leaders will work through a scenario to identify strengths and barriers for Latin@ LGBTQ+ and practice and refine safety planning skills. Creating Cultures of Wellness to Support BIPOC LGBTQ+ Identifying Individuals in Recovery Shantalee Martinez Audience: Open to all Culture, identity, & family support are at the core of mental health & well-being for BIPOC LGBTQ+ identifying individuals. Cultures & communities influence our definitions of health and the acceptability of mental health support. Identities of belonging to minoritized communities (BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQ+, etc.) shape our mental health experiences, including the level of support received from loved ones and access & barriers to care when intersecting stressors of being BIPOC and LGBTQ+ compound, mental health recovery is even more challenging to navigate, especially when not fully graced by family support. Forward Program Meiline Belmont, Leonard Tyndall Audience: Open to all TGNC immigrant BIPOC, especially undocumented immigrants, receive far fewer services to prepare them for the formal workforce. Poor social support, lack of professional resources, and a lifetime of stress from experiencing systemic discrimination complicate job entry/re-entry. In 2014, the Ford Foundation reported that undocumented trans people experience the highest rates of physical and sexual assault in the workplace, 25% and 19%, respectively. To address the disparity in formal workforce development, Translatinx Network will present a workshop on the Forward Program, our most extended peer-led program for TGNC immigrant BIPOC living in NYC. Available in Spanish and English, the Forward Program works with community members, the majority undocumented, to accomplish the following: meet with pro bono attorneys for their immigration cases, receive incentivized workforce development training with one-on-one resume assistance, conduct peer outreach for HIV prevention, be assisted with immigration/identification documents and obtain reimbursement, and meet with peer counselors regularly for peer support and career coaching. The program has existed for seven years, providing intakes to an average of 120 community members annually and hosting 20 cycles of TGNC Leadership Space. Presenters will speak about their experiences as participants and staff of the Forward Program. 10 UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY 2023
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