Cultural Competence

According to SAMHSA, cultural competence is being "respectful and responsive to the health beliefs and practices - and cultural and linguistic needs - of diverse population groups" and able to "interact effectively with people of different cultures." Awareness of culture and terminology is essential in providing the best care to LGBTQ and Two-Spirit patients.

• HHS.gov LGBT Cultural Competency Resources Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: Building a Foundation for Better Understanding Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – National Academies
• Diversity and Cultural Competency Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• Tribal Equity Toolkit Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 8.1 MB] – Guide for Two-Spirit and LGBT equity in Indian Country

LGBTQ Terms

• LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Resource Center (LGBTQIARC)
• Glossary of LGBT Glossary Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Human Rights Campaign
• Definition of Terms Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – UC Berkeley Gender Equity Resource Center
• Glossary of LGBT Terms for Health Care Teams [PDF - 285 KB] Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – National LGBT Health Education Center (Fenway Institute)
• LGBT Glossary [PDF - 137 KB] Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Amnesty USA