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Best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusive youth programming

Developed for youth organizations, outlines best practices that can be applied to any organization. REQUEST FREE GUIDE.

Making your workplace more LGBTQ+ friendly

Helps you create a more LGBTQ+ friendly workplace and outlines general best practices for policies and procedures. REQUEST FREE GUIDE.

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Activity Guides

Activities for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Developed by OUT Maine. REQUEST FREE ACTIVITY GUIDES.

GSTA Guidebook

Start a GSTA (Gay Straight Trans Alliance) in your school! REQUEST FREE GUIDE.

Building Welcoming and Inclusive Programs for LGBTQ+ Youth

Bangor Public Library

March 8th, 2023

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This intensive training is designed for anyone who works with youth. Participants will gain an understanding of LGBTQ+ terminology and issues, risk and protective factors, and current laws and rights. We will discuss best practices regarding pronoun usage, inclusive forms, and how to build welcoming, safe, and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ youth.

Register for Bangor Training (3/8/23)

Best Practices for Working with LGBTQ+ Youth & Families For Mental Health Providers & Other Direct Support Professionals

Bangor Public Library

March 9th, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

This day-long training is for mental health providers, case managers, residential workers, school nurses, social workers, and any professional providing direct support for youth. This training is broken into four sections - an introduction of terminology, risk and protective factors, laws and rights, and an overview of best practices, followed by extensive sections focusing on the provider, direct support of youth, and navigating family systems.

This training is trauma-informed, strength-based, and offers CEUs. This training will be co-facilitated by Maura Oaks who is an LCPC and OUT Maine's Mental Health Coordinator, and August Sender who is OUT Maine's Training Coordinator and who has direct experience navigating the mental health services in Maine as a non-binary transgender individual.

Lunch, refreshments, and training materials will be provided. Attendance of the previous day's half-day training, or extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ youth is recommended - but not required - for this training.

Register for Bangor Training (3/9/23)

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