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University of Maryland Prevention Research Center

The University of Maryland Prevention Research Center (UMD-PRC) is committed to research, service and training around issues of mental and behavioral health among LGBTQ+ communities. The UMD-PRC acts as a hub for the dissemination and translation of research and practice related to LGBTQ+ health equity. We use a community-engaged approach to conduct research and develop evidence-informed tools, best practices, and trainings that improve LGBTQ+ mental and behavioral health across a variety of settings.

 

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Mental health care providers trained through the Sexual and Gender Diversity Learning Community
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The University of Maryland Prevention Research Center is being supported from 2019-2024 by a cooperative agreement #U48 DP006382 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Any interpretations and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the authors and may not reflect those of the CDC.

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UMD-PRC SGDLC Tools

Check out the UMD-PRC's newly released training tools designed to assess and elevate mental health care providers' affirmative practice with LGBTQ+ clients. 

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SGDLC Fall Trainings!

The SGDLC is offering two fall workshops for mental health care providers and organizational staff on LGBTQ+ affirmative practice: Sept 21-22 and Oct 19-20.

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PRC Success Story

Learn more about our work improving LGBTQ+ mental health in this success story published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

UMD-PRC News

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Jessica Fish Named Co-Director of University of Maryland Prevention Research Center
View Article Jessica Fish Named Co-Director of University of Maryland Prevention Research Center
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Prevention Research Center Launches New Certificate Program
View Article Prevention Research Center Launches New Certificate Program
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Inequity in HIV Prevention
View Article Inequity in HIV Prevention

Contact Us!

University of Maryland Prevention Research Center
SPH Building, 4200 Valley Drive, Room 1242L
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-2611

Email: umd-prc@umd.edu