
Many LGBTQ+ people are at increased risk for a number of health conditions when compared to our heterosexual peers. Differences in sexual behavior account for some of these issues, but others are associated with social and structural inequities, such as the stigma and discrimination that LGBTQ+ people experience. Learn more about LGBTQ+ health disparities and how to access good care by downloading our “Understanding LGBTQ+ Health” brochure here:
pdf LGBTQ Health Disparities (1.41 MB)Local Resources
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Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery Countyhttp://www.phdmc.org/healthy-lifestyles/lgbtq-care
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Cincinnati Children’s Transgender Health Clinichttps://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/a/adolescent-medicine/programs/transgender
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Dayton Children’s Hospital Gender Diversity Support Grouphttps://www.childrensdayton.org/the-hub/dayton-children%E2%80%99s-hosts-gender-diversity-support-group
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Greater Dayton LGBT Centerhttp://www.daytonlgbtcenter.org
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Rainbow Elder Care of Greater Dayton (support & education for serving LGBTQ older adults)http://rainboweldercare.org
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Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays - Dayton Chapterhttp://pflagdayton.org
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Gatlyn-Dame Group (Transgender Support and Social Group)http://gatlyndamegroup.com/wp/
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Living with Change Foundation (Cincinnati foundation for transgender youth)http://livingwithchange.org/
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Miami University Dennis L. Carlson Sexuality Education Studies Centerhttps://miamioh.edu/ehs/about/partnerships-centers/centers/sesc/
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Equitas Health & Equitas Health Institute/Columbushttp://equitashealth.com
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Boonshoft Pride - Wright State University (Boonshoft Medical School LGBTQ and Allies)https://medicine.wright.edu/student-life/student-organizations/boonshoft-pride
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Wright State University Office of LGBTQA+ Affairshttps://www.wright.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/culture-and-identity-centers/lgbtqa-affairs/about
State & National Resources
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Cleveland Clinic Center for LGBT Carehttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/locations/lakewood-fhc/specialties/lgbt-care
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Equality Ohio Education Fundhttps://www.equalityohio.org/
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National Center for LGBT Health Educationhttps://www.lgbthealtheducation.org/
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Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (media and terminology guides)https://www.glaad.org/
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GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network in Schools)https://www.glsen.org/
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Center of Excellence for Transgender Healthhttp://transhealth.ucsf.edu/
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Human Rights Campaign (Healthcare Equality Index)https://www.hrc.org/hei
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Human Rights Campaign/Youthhttp://www.hrc.org/explore/topic/children-youth
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MetroHealth Pride Clinic/Network (Cleveland)https://www.metrohealth.org/primary-care/pride-network
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National Center for Lesbian Rightshttp://www.nclrights.org/
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National Center for Transgender Equalityhttps://transequality.org/
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National Resource Center on LGBT Aging (SAGE)
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Lambda Legal (national legal/civil rights advocacy)http://www.lambdalegal.org/
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Transcend Legal (Transgender focused legal services)https://transcendlegal.org/
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The Trevor Project (mental health support and suicide intervention)https://www.thetrevorproject.org/education/