United States
Sexual Health for Gay, Bisexual, and Same Gender Loving Men is a 1-day capacity building workshop designed to increase the ability of health and human service providers to engage and serve gay, bisexual, and same gender loving men with confidence, understanding, and respect. Workshop participants explore the concepts of sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender scripts and masculinity. Participants learn about the unique health needs of African American and Latino gay, bisexual, and same gender loving men, and identify factors that contribute to health disparities among these populations. Focal areas for skills development include assessing mental health and substance abuse risk, providing culturally responsive referrals, and discussing gay, bisexual, and same gender loving men’s health and health risk issues with both clients and colleagues. Finally, participants will use best practice tips to deliver responsive, accessible services for gay, bisexual, and same gender loving clients in primary health and behavioral health settings. The workshop combines multiple training modalities, including large and small group work, hands-on skills building activities, demonstration, and facilitated dialogue to provide a richly interactive experience for participants. **Please note: The October 24 training is offered ONLY as part of the larger Sexual Health in Recovery Facilitator Certification course. This date is not available for registration for those who want to take only this single training. Additional training dates for this module will be available in 2025.**
Seating is very limited for this training cycle. Application does not guarantee a seat. To apply for a seat, please go online to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/shirfall2024apps and fill out the application form. Incomplete application forms cannot be processed. Once you have completed and submitted your application, you will receive a follow-up email within 10 business days with the status of your application. If you have questions about the form or the process, please con-tact Jean-Michel Brevelle, Sexual Minorities Program Manager at jean-michel.brevelle@maryland.gov for assistance.