Mental Health Resources in the LGBTQ+ Community
We know these times feel heavy. The rise in attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and the loss of the dedicated 988 lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth can feel like yet another…
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Health & Aging
Fear of discrimination causes many LGBTQ+ people to avoid seeking care. And when they do get treatment, studies have shown that LGBTQ+ people are often not treated with the respect or cultural competence that all patients deserve.
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Mpox in 2025: What You Need to Know
Mpox is a serious viral disease that can cause fever, body aches, and a painful rash that may look like pimples or blisters. While recent outbreaks have disproportionately affected gay…
Post-Election Guide for LGBTQ+ Older Adults
For almost 50 years, the Human Rights Campaign and SAGE have been sharing resources and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Protecting Your Visitation & Decision-Making Rights
In times of emergency, you may be unable to make medical decisions or state who you want to visit you. In these situations, hospitals may restrict visitation rights to a…
QTBIPOC Mental Health and Well-Being
LGBTQ+ people of color, similar to their broader LGBTQ+ community, experience alarmingly high rates of mental health challenges. It disrupts their daily lives and can be life-threatening, especially for children…
Request a Copy of the HEI Report
Use the form on this page to request a hard copy of the most recent Healthcare Equality Index report.
Research on LGBTQ+ People and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, HRC Foundation has been actively engaged in research to monitor and understand the impact of the pandemic on the physical, mental,…
Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients
Below are links to resource pages that may be of interest to LGBTQ+ patients.
Resources for the LGBTQ Community Around COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues sweeping the world, hundreds of thousands of people have contracted the virus, and every community has been affected. The LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. — along with…
Same-Sex Parents and Consent for Treatment of a Minor
Healthcare law requires providers to secure the informed consent of a minor child’s parent before providing medical treatment. Different legal jurisdictions recognize various individuals as “parents” in their law bearing…
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