LGBTQ+ Clinical Academy
The LGBTQ+ Clinical Academy is an innovative, intensive training offered through a MHSA-funded partnership between the Center for LGBTQ+ Evidence-Based Applied Research (CLEAR) at Palo Alto University and the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department.
The LGBTQ+ Clinical Academy is a free 4-month, 40-hour intensive evidence-based, affirming mental health and substance use treatment services learning experience consisting of experiential activities, role plays, discussions, and consultation groups by experts in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ populations. The content of this training was developed drawing from decades of empirical research and best practices for culturally responsive clinical and behavioral health work with diverse LGBTQ+ clients across a range of settings. The Academy will be offered online in weekly sessions running from August through December 2024. 30 CEUs will be provided for attendance.