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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Resource access and information dissemination for LGBTQ+ community
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The testimony highlights various initiatives and tools designed to improve access to resources and information for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly TGNCNB individuals. These efforts aim to connect community members with vital services and support networks.
- The Pride and Care Health Resource Booklet provides information specifically for TGNCNB individuals on gender-affirming care, primary care, sexual health, and community resources.
- The NYC Health Maps LGBTQ+ Health Services Directory helps individuals find knowledgeable, affirming, and LGBTQ+-competent healthcare providers.
- The Health Department maintains a suite of LGBTQ+ web pages offering health information for various segments of the LGBTQ+ community.
- The newly launched NYC Unity Project website serves as a comprehensive digital hub for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, connecting them with vital services, programs, and support networks.
Ronald Porcelli
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Our work would not be complete without promoting access to resources.
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The Pride and Care Health Resource Booklet funded by the NYC Unity Project and developed by the Health Department provides information specifically for TGNCMB individuals.
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This booklet available in multiple languages offers critical information on gender affirming care, primary care, sexual health, safety tips and community resources.
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The Health Department provides essential tools to help LGBTQ plus individuals find knowledgeable, affirming and LGBTQ plus competent healthcare providers.
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The NYC Health Maps LGBTQ plus Health Services Directory serves as a vital resource for those seeking safe, acceptable and high quality medical care tailored to their needs.
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The online directory features a diverse network of NYC providers.
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Beyond simply listing providers, the LGBTQ plus Health Services Directory is designed to help individuals make informed decisions about their healthcare by highlighting providers with a demonstrated commitment to cultural competency and inclusive practices.
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Additionally, the Health Department maintains a suite of LGBTQ plus web pages that offer health information for men who have sex with men, women who have sex with women, transgender, TGNC and B individuals, intersex individuals, also suicide prevention resources.
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These web pages provide affirming and compassionate care guidance, outline healthcare rights, and include resources for individuals and their families to make informed healthcare decisions.
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The NYC Department of Veterans Services connects LGBTQ plus veterans with services tailored to their needs.
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This includes specialized caregiver support, discharge service upgrades, medical care access and navigation, support groups, resource access and navigation of survivor and dependent compensation.
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In addition, veterans who receive an other than honorable or dishonorable discharge due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression may experience a difficulty accessing benefits including VA home loans, GI Bill educational benefits, and VA healthcare.
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DVS helps LGBTQ plus veterans impacted by past discriminatory policies get the benefits they deserve by connecting them to discharge upgrade assistance services.
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Lastly, the NYC Unity Project website serves as a digital hub for LGBTQ plus New Yorkers.
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The newly launched digital platform serves as a comprehensive and user friendly resource hub connecting individuals with vital services, programs and support networks tailored to their unique needs.
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Whether seeking health and wellness resources, legal assistance, housing support, or community building opportunities, the NYC Unity Project website offers a centralized destination designed specifically for LGBTQ plus New Yorkers.
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The platform ensures that individuals can access the information and services they need to thrive by bringing together citywide initiatives and nonprofit and advocacy organizations under one digital roof.
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This hub fosters a stronger, more connected community while considering privacy needs.
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From mental health resources to legal assistance, the website is more than just an information portal, it is a lifeline, a support system, and a multimedia celebration of the creativity and diversity of the LGBTQ plus individuals across New York City.