LGBTQ+ Health Program

In 2012, VHA created a national LGBTQ+ Health Program (VHA) and currently has two specific directives for LGBTQ+ affirming care: VHA Directive 1341 (Providing Health Care for Transgender and Intersex Veterans) and VHA Directive 1340 (Provision of Health Care for Veterans Who Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Queer).

Official Site

Goals

• To provide national leadership through policy, education, advocacy, and innovative data-driven programs.
• To promote the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ Veterans.
• To ensure that health care is delivered in an affirming and inclusive environment.

Sponsor

• Federal agency: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
• Sponsoring office: Veterans Health Administration

Creation

The program was created by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) as part of its ongoing initiative to ensure all Veterans receive equitable and inclusive care. No specific legislation or government order is cited for its creation, but it aligns with broader VA policies aimed at inclusivity and non-discrimination.

Funding

Detailed information on specific funding amounts, when funding began, or if it ends, is not publicly available. The program operates under the budget of the Veterans Health Administration.

Leadership

The title of the leader of the program is "LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator" (LGBTQ+ VCC).

Website

https://www.patientcare.va.gov/LGBTQ/

Social Media

• No official social media accounts are listed for the program.

Wikipedia Article

There is no dedicated Wikipedia article; hence, there is no link.