Housing and Older LGBTQIA+ Adults – Part 1
Year Developed: 2021
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Outreach Staff
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff
Enabling Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute (See other resources developed by this organization). In collaboration with National Center for Equitable Care for Elders , The Corporation for Supportive Housing , The National Health Care for the Homeless Council , National Center for Health in Public Housing .
Resource Summary: This two-part webinar series will explore the impact of housing as a social determinant of health, particularly for LGBTQIA+ older adults. Participants will learn how structural inequity in housing assistance programs, family systems, and limited affirming placement options can lead to increased challenges for LGBTQIA+ older adults when securing safe and stable housing. Webinar attendees will learn best and promising practices for inclusive screening, and how to provide affirming referrals for housing or support for aging-in-place.
Resource Details: For this webinar series, The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center is partnering with National Center for Equitable Care for Elders, The Corporation for Supportive Housing, The National Health Care for the Homeless Council and the National Center for Health in Public Housing to highlight the importance of housing security for Older LGBTQIA+ Adults. This two-part webinar series will explore the impact of housing as a social determinant of health, particularly for LGBTQIA+ older adults. Participants will learn how structural inequity in housing assistance programs, family systems, and limited affirming placement options can lead to increased challenges for LGBTQIA+ older adults when securing safe and stable housing. Webinar attendees will learn best and promising practices for inclusive screening, and how to provide affirming referrals for housing or support for aging-in-place.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, , Special and Vulnerable Populations, Health Equity
Resource Subtopic: , Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Keywords: LGBTQIA+, Non-Clinical Services, Older Adults (Elders/Elderly), Persons Experiencing Homelessness, Residents of Public Housing.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.