The New England ATTC, in partnership with AdCare Educational Institute of New England is hosting this session at the Virtual New England School of Best Practices on 8/27/21 from 9:00 to 12:15 with subject matter expert Marissa Carlson.  During this training, participants will have an opportunity to explore strategies for creating culturally affirming interactions; Dispel myths around sexual orientation and gender identity; explain health care disparities that impact the LGBTQ community as a whole, as well as some that are specific to groups within that umbrella; and contrast similarities and differences among the experiences of older and younger LGBTQ-identified generations. This training incorporates modules from the ATTC’s “A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals, 2nd Edition” along with opportunities for participants to share knowledge and practices from their own lived and professional experiences as applicable.