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Jessica N Fish1, Megan S Paceley2, Spencer Evans2
1Department of Family Science, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, Maryland, USA.
Journal of Community Psychology
|February 22, 2025
Summary
LGBTQ+ community-based organizations (CBOs) provide vital mental health services for youth. Their programs focus on counseling, safe spaces, case management, and education, addressing unique needs and improving well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Mental Health Services Research
- Sociology
Background:
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth experience significant mental health and substance use disparities.
- Community-based organizations (CBOs) are crucial in providing support, yet their specific mental health programs for LGBTQ+ youth are under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the characteristics and influencing factors of mental health services offered by LGBTQ+ CBOs in the United States.
- To understand how these organizations develop and deliver programs tailored to the needs of LGBTQ+ youth.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interviews were conducted with staff from 16 LGBTQ+ CBOs across the US.
- The study employed thematic analysis to identify patterns in program objectives, development, and delivery.
Main Results:
- Key program objectives included counseling, creating safe spaces, case management, and educational initiatives.
- Program development was influenced by creation processes and youth input.
- Program delivery was shaped by planning, inclusive practices, training, and capacity building.
Conclusions:
- LGBTQ+ CBOs offer multifaceted mental health support essential for youth well-being.
- Understanding program components and influencing factors can inform the enhancement and expansion of these critical services.
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