Author Archives: Thomas Lawrence Long

About Thomas Lawrence Long

Professor Emeritus, School of Nursing, University of Connecticut; editor and writing coach

True Colors: Sexual Minority Youth and Family Services of Connecticut

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Thomas Lawrence Long

LGBTQ+ Courage Resource! True Colors – Programming in support of GLBTQI youth, their families, and professionals who support them. Offers adult training, youth programs, Gay-Straight Alliance programs. Safe Harbor project ensuring culturally competent, unbiased and affirming service by all DCF … Continue reading →

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Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Thomas Lawrence Long

LGBTQ+ Courage Resources Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective currently provides medical services, dental services, support groups, and health education tailored to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities, but serves clients of all genders and gender identities, sexual … Continue reading →

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Zika & LGBT Health

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Thomas Lawrence Long

The 2016 Summer Olympics brought many phenomena to world attention, including openly gay, lesbian, and transgender athletes, as well as egregious examples of white male privilege. However, one global concern that emerged in Brazil and elsewhere promises to alarm us … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Health for LGBTQ Families

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Thomas Lawrence Long

With only a few weeks left in August, students will be returning to school soon. LGBTQ families (which I define as families that include LGBTQ parents or children or both) have the same concerns about school health as heteronormative families, … Continue reading →