Explore this comprehensive guide to health and wellness for the transgender community, covering inclusive healthcare, mental and physical well-being, and advocacy for rights and support by SingleCare.

Gaza has been muted! Read CRS 2024 AMA Jerusalem Delegate Rev. Ronald A. Nathan’s second Love and Lament reflection, where he questions who pressed the mute button so that we are unable to hear the cries of Gaza’s babies, the sick, the aged, the hungry, and the prisoners.

Following the results of Election Day on November 5, 2024, CRS Board Member and Chairperson and Project Manager for the Illinois Alliance for Reentry & Justice Rev. Avalon Betts-Gaston shares her reflection on resilience and gifts from our ancestors.

Following the results of Election Day on November 5, 2024, CRS Board Member Dr. Ulysses W. Burley III shares his reflection for people of faith and Americans created in the image of an inclusive and affirming God, challenging them to embrace their feelings.

LGBTQIA+ job seekers face unique challenges. Understanding legal rights, identifying inclusive employers, and refining job search strategies are key steps. This guide offers tips to navigate applications, evaluate workplaces, and advocate for inclusivity and support.

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9495, a bill that could have devastating consequences for the nonprofit organizations that serve as lifelines to our communities and voices for our values. In times of trial and uncertainty, we are called to be watchful, discerning, and bold in our witness for justice.  

Following the results of Election Day on November 5, 2024, CRS Board Member and Imani Village Ambassador and Community Outreach Organizer Kevin Tyson shares his reflection, considering the rights of our children.

Following the results of Election Day on November 5, 2024, CRS Board Member and Michigan Conference Minister of the United Church of Christ Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel shares her reflection from a swing state.

No matter the final ballot count, we must remember our mission and work continues. We must remain steadfast in our commitment to be vessels of love in the world - during our victories and amidst trials and disappointments. We can acknowledge our lamentations and remain on the wall as truth-tellers, prophetic witnesses, and good troublemakers.

Discrimination, societal pressures, and co-occurring disorders are just a few potential triggers for substance use in the LGBTQIA+ community. This article explores why rates of drug abuse and addiction in this population are higher than those of other groups.

Transgender individuals and gender-nonconforming (GNC)/gender-diverse (GD) patients face a lot of challenges in life, especially when it comes to healthcare. They are often subject to misgendering, harassment, and microaggressions, which often lead to a delay in seeking care and treatment. This article explores concepts and care recommendations for delivering gender-affirming nursing care.

People with substance use disorders who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) face unique challenges and stigma that make securing addiction treatment difficult. For this reason, members of the LGBTQ community may benefit from the specialized drug and alcohol rehab programs listed in this guide designed for their specific health issues and needs.

Each person’s experience with substance use is unique, and influenced by factors such as personal history, social environment, and access to resources. The statistics in this article highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique challenges the LGBTQ community faces regarding addiction.

For adolescents and young adults seeking treatment for substance addiction, gender-specific programs might provide a higher level of care than traditional treatment approaches. This article explores what gender-specific treatment entails and how it can impact a young person’s recovery.

Living as an LGBTQ+ individual often comes with an array of unique challenges and difficulties. These can range from societal prejudice and discrimination to personal struggles with identity acceptance. This article explore the rejection some LGBTQ+ individuals face rejection from their family or community, which can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.

A person identifying as lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) often faces discrimination and challenges that heterosexual people don’t. Their risk of harassment and violent attacks is also higher. Because of these and other stressors, members of the LGBTQ community have a higher risk of substance abuse. This article dives into a 2023 report on drug use in the LGBTQ community during 2021 and 2022.

LGBTQ workplace discrimination involves treating any employee unfavorably based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Check out this article to learn what constitutes as workplace discrimination.

By taking part in an LGBTQ+ substance use treatment program that’s sensitive to your needs, you recover alongside others who are in similar situations. This guide explores what benefits an LGBTQ+ addiction treatment program can provide to its participants.

The term LGBT refers to several different types of people, all with their own unique stories to tell. For decades, those stories were hidden from view, as researchers rarely asked questions about identity or preference when conducting studies. This guide explores published studies that contain data about the LGBT experience, and some of the statistics are worrisome.