LGBTQ Health & Sexuality Resources
The University Health Center is committed to providing caring, quality, confidential services to all students, faculty and staff regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We work hard to provide all students with a non-judgmental setting in which to receive health care services.
We understand lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) members of our campus community may have concerns about confidentiality or fears of experiencing discrimination based on their identities. We understand that some (LGBTQ) students may also be ambivalent about their sexual identity as well as their sexual orientation and that ambivalence can make the presumed intimacy of a visit with a health care provider even more anxiety producing.
To meet the health and
wellness needs of all campus community members, the University Health Center
offers many programs and services. Whether you are interested in primary or urgent care, women's health services, exploring alternative medicine , or are looking for general health and wellness information, our staff of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician
Assistants and other health professionals are ready to help.
The University of Maryland at College park scored a 4.5 out of 5 on the LGBT friendly Campus Climate Index National Assessment Tool. Check out our score and how it was determined, here.
For information or concerns about LGBT Health and Wellness Services for students, faculty or staff contact:
Jenna Beckwith, University Health Center LGBT Liaison
(301)314-8130 jbeckwith@health.umd.edu
Joan Bellsey, Faculty and Staff LGBT Liaison
(301)314-8099 bellsey@health.umd.edu
Gender-Neutral Restrooms in the Health Center
Single stall, gender-neutral lockable restrooms are located in all of the hallways on the first and second floors of the Health Center. Gender-specific multi-user restrooms are centrally located on the ground floor and second floor.
LGBTQ Health & Wellness Resources
Our
goal is not to re-invent the wheel but, rather, to invite you to explore the
many wonderful resources already in existence, nationwide. Please peruse this
section for more information on LGBTQ sexual health, in addition to information
on LGBTQ general health and wellness. If you don’t see what you specifically
looking for, feel free to contact the Sexual Health Program Coordinator &
University Health Center LGBTQ Liaison, Jenna Beckwith at jbeckwith@health.umd.edu or 301-314-8130. Additionally, you may ask
any LGBTQ health-related question anonymously through The Fenway Institute Ask the LGBTQ Expert Column
Lesbian& Bisexual Women’s Health & Wellness
Lesbian & Bisexual Health: Frequently Asked Questions
Center for Disease Control: Lesbian and Bisexual Health
Ten things Lesbians should talk about with their health care providers
Health Issues for Lesbians: Tips to stay healthy
Information about STD’s, as they pertain to Lesbian Women
HIV/AIDS among Women Who Have Sex With Women
Gay& Bisexual Men’s Health & Wellness
Center for Disease Control: Gay & Bisexual Health
Ten Things Gay Men Should talk about with their health care providers
Health Issues for Gay Men: Tips to stay healthy
HIV/AIDS among Gay, Bisexual, and other Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Transgender Health & Wellness
Ten Things Transgender Persons Should discuss with Their Healthcare Care Provider
HIV/AIDS and Transgender Persons
Boston's Fenway Transgender Health Program has a comprehensive website with several links available for general Transgender health and wellness, information on transitioning, links for support groups, glossaries of terms, and more.
Answers to common questions about Transgender individuals and gender identity
LGBTQ Campus Resources:
- AIDS Response Fund
- Career Center, Special Populations
- Counseling Center, Rainbow Walk-In Hours
- Hamsa: LGBTQ Jewish Student Group
- LGBT Studies Program
- Off-Campus Housing Services: General Information for LGBTQ Students
- Office of Diversity Education and Compliance
- oSTEM: Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Pride Alliance (Undergraduate Student Group)
- Resident Life: Housing Options and Assistance for LGBT Students
- Study Abroad: Sexual Orientation/LGBT
- The One Project
- The One Project: First-Year Experience program for LGBTQ and Ally students
- The President's Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues
- The Pride Alliance for the Smith School of Business
- University Libraries LGBT Resource Guide
Other Resources
- Answers to Your Questions For a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation
- Bisexual Resource Center (BRC)
- Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
- GLSEN
- Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
- Intersex Society of North America
- It Gets Better Project
- LGBT Campus Leadership
- National Center for Transgender Equality
- National Coalition for LGBT Health
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
- PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians And Gays)
- Planned Parenthood - Sex & Sexuality
- Planned Parenthood - Sexual Orientation & Gender
- Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL)
- Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
- The Trevor Project: crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth
- Whitman Walker Clinic
- Youth Resource: sexual health and exploring issues of concern to LGBTQ youth
See something you like? Are we missing something you’d like to see? Send us an email so that we know how we are doing or how we can improve: jbeckwith@health.umd.edu.
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