BGC Consulting

bridging community services & lgbtq+ communities statistically, lgbtq+ individuals seek healthcare, mental healthcare, and/or substance abuse treatment less often than straight and/or cisgender individuals. lgbtq+ people are at greater risk of substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, hiv, and cancer. there are many reasons for these higher rates. it has been our experience at bgc consulting, that the rates are higher due to lack of access, fear, and facility misunderstanding. over the years, hearing clients speak of their experiences in treatment and at hospitals, we decided to help bridge the lgbtq+ community and healthcare providers by teaching clinicians, doctors, and staff about lgbtq+ culture and how to better serve their clients. in bridging these two communities, we have found that lgbtq+ clients are able to get the treatment they deserve and were afraid to get. we have also found that facilities are able to be a place of affirmation and safety to a community that has histor