Library: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism Guide: LGBTQIA+ Community

Introduction

The purpose of this guide is to provide resources related to LGBTQ+ and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

What does LGBTQIA mean?

It is the acronym to stand for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (questioning), intersex, asexual (agender) (aromantic). You may see variations of the acronym like LGTBQ, or LGBTQA+.

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online

MLA Citation LGBTQIA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LGBTQIA. Accessed 2 Mar. 2022.

Need immediate help?

Arkansas Crisis Hotline:
1-888-274-7472
Trans Lifeline:
1-877-565-8860
The Trevor Project:
1-866-488-7386

LGBTQ External Resources

Jessi's House @lovealwaysjessi96 Housing & Homeless Shelter Jessi's House is a home for LGBTQ youth in the River Valley, giving them a safe space to rest and regroup, build a support network, and access to resources to improve the trajectory of their futures.
River Valley Equality Center
215 North 6th Street
St. John's Episcopal Church
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Email: rivervalleyequalitycenter@gmail.com

UAMS Gender Clinic Packet The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is committed to fostering an open, welcoming environment that respects each person. Our doctors and staff work hard to provide safe and non-judgmental health care. At UAMS, we believe that excellent healthcare is a right, not a privilege.

NWA Equality
VECTOR Health & Wellness
Volition. Equity. Compassion. Tolerance. Outreach. Resilience.

"Our vision of healthcare is simple. We meet our patients where they are, and give them the care they need with the respect they deserve."

MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina) LGBTQ+ Health Equity Summit
National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
To advance health equity for LGBTQIA+ people and the populations which may intersect with the LGBTQIA+ community
To address and eliminate health disparities for the LGBTQIA+ community
To optimize access to cost-effective health care for the LGBTQIA+ community
To improve the quality of care for LGBTQIA+ people by providing training and technical assistance to health care providers and staff across the globe