LGBT+ Health Project
The LGBT+ Health Project aims to support and improve the heallth outcomes of the LGBT+ Community in Waterford and South Tipperary.
The role of the LGBT+ Health Worker is:
-To improve the health outcomes of lgbt+ people in the community
-To coordinate and deliver the SECH LGBT+ Awareness Training Model in order to enhance knowledge and understanding of the needs of LGBT+ Service Users.
-To act as a key point of contact for training for health service providers around LGBT+ information.
-To work with the LGBT+ Project response
What we do:
We provide a safe space for lgbt+ adults in the community to come and meet peers and support each other through developmental group work.
There is a support group that takes place every Monday evening from 6pm to 8pm
We offer training to HSE staff, service providers and any organisation looking to build their awareness around lgbt+. The training aims to enhance the development of a welcoming and supportive environment to both employees and service users who identify as lgbt+. There is no fee to take part in the training
We offer one to one support