Personal Social Networks as Assets in Decreasing Problematic Substance Use among LGBTQ+ Peoples of Color
Facilitated by Emma Sterrett-Hong, PhD, (she/her)
Presented by the University of Louisville LGBT Center

Dr. Sterrett-Hong will present findings from her research on naturally occurring interpersonal resources among LGBTQ+ communities of color, and how they can promote healthy functioning, with regard to both substance use and mental health. Findings from a study on the social networks of young cisgender gay, bisexual, pansexual and otherwise termed sexual minority males will be discussed. In addition, a community-partnered project involving a Combined Ball & Drag Show to promote self-awareness and knowledge of substance use concerns also will be described. Participants will gain a greater understanding of social networks and chosen families as important supports for LGBTQ+ People of Color.  

Learning objectives:

To explain the importance of social networks and chosen families as support systems for LGBTQ+ people of color To demonstrate how support systems can be used as a tool to promote awareness and knowledge of substance use concerns To identify how naturally occurring interpersonal resources among LGBTQ+ communities of color can be used to promote healthy functioning with regard to both substance use and mental health

Additional:

• This session is part of the UofL LGBT Center’s LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare Series. Participants are welcome to attend the session, whether or not they plan to complete the series. Lunch provided to preregistered participants, first-come, first-served.
• Please arrive early if attending in-person. Session will begin promptly at 12 Noon.
• Zoom link will be emailed to virtual participants prior to the presentation

Continuing Education Credits:
Dentist: CE Provided; Nurses: 1.2 contact hours through University of Louisville Hospital, provider number 4-0068-12-24-831; Physicians: Category 1.0 CME credit offered

Brief Biosketch:
Emma Sterrett-Hong, PhD, (she/her), is the Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion and Associate Professor in the Kent School of Social Work & Family Science at the University of Louisville.  Her research focuses on the impact of societal-structural factors and interpersonal relationships on the health and well-being of underserved youth and young adults, as well as the dissemination of evidence-based psychosocial practices. Her work has been funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the National Institutes of Health. In addition, she is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and maintains a small family therapy practice.

Additional:

• This session is part of the UofL LGBT Center’s LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare Series. Participants are welcome to attend the session, whether or not they plan to complete the series. Lunch provided to preregistered participants, first-come, first-served.
• Please arrive early if attending in-person. Session will begin promptly at 12 Noon.
• Zoom link will be emailed to virtual participants prior to the presentation

Continuing Education Credits: Offered for dentists, nurses and physicians. 
(infomraiton will be emailed)

LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare Series, Details: 
https://louisville.edu/lgbt/hsc/lgbtq_affirming_healthcare_series