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City releases LGBTQIA2S+ community health needs assessment; report highlights housing, mental health and distrust of police
Summary
The Health & Human Services Department presented findings from a community‑driven LGBTQIA2S+ needs assessment. Among 447 respondents, respondents reported high rent burden, disproportionate homelessness and mental‑health needs, and low confidence in policing; staff said next steps include a community health summit and SOGI data best practices.
The City of Long Beach presented the results of a community‑centered LGBTQIA2S+ health needs assessment and recommended best practices for collecting sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data.
Ryan Magadini, the city's LGBTQIA2S+ health equity coordinator, described a mixed‑methods effort with listening sessions, a community survey of 447 participants and outreach events. The advisory group included community organizations such as APLA Health and the LGBTQ Center Long Beach, and community…
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