WHAT: SAMHSA, through the Homelessness Resource Center (HRC), is excited to announce a new training opportunity designed to advance best practices among service providers and communities working with youth experiencing homelessness who self identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Two-Spirited (LGBTQI2-S).
WHERE: The HRC has identified four cities around the country to participate in this learning opportunity. The Howard Brown Health Center has been selected as a site, and will be hosting a FREE TRAINING at DePaul University Loop Student Center (1 E. Jackson Suite 8003, Chicago, IL 60604) in rooms 8005, 8009, 8014.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the training will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Our goal is to bring together community agencies and providers to participate in a dialogue on effective strategies for working with youth experiencing homelessness who self-identify as a gender or sexual minority. Service providers will receive training in best practices and foster a communication plan for on-going learning and support within your community.
REGISTRATION: Registration for the each is open to only 80-participants. In order to reserve your seat, please contact Diana Ghattas at dghattas@center4si.com for a registration form.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please contact Ms. Diana Ghattas (dghattas@center4si.com) at the Homelessness Resource Center.
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