A Program of Health Access
Mission statement:
The California LGBTQ+ Health & Human Services Network advances and protects the health of 2SLGBTQ+ Californians by mobilizing a statewide coalition of community organizations, providers, researchers, and advocates to shape equitable public policy, strengthen implementation, and drive community-centered systems change.
Values statement:
The California LGBTQ+ Health & Human Services Network is committed to achieving health equity and protections for all 2SLGBTQ+ people. Recognizing the rich diversity within 2SLGBTQ+ communities, we acknowledge that health and well-being are shaped by intersectional factors, including variations in history, culture, lived experience, and systemic inequities such as racism, classism, sexism, transphobia, and homophobia. These intersecting forces contribute to unique health challenges and disparities that demand tailored solutions.
Collaboration is central to our mission, driving efforts to address health disparities and improve physical and mental health outcomes for all Californians. Guided by the principle of “by us, for us,” we foster a space where 2SLGBTQ+ communities lead in creating resources, programs, and initiatives that reflect our communities’ needs and experiences. This dedication to collective action and community-centered solutions fuels our work to shape a healthier, more equitable future that serves and uplifts every individual in the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
The Network holds the following values to help support our organizational mission, and the work that our community partners do:
- Racial & Social Justice: We work in deep partnership with immigrant rights organizations, communities of color, and other identity-based organizations to ensure populations experiencing health disparities are working together to improve physical and mental health outcomes.
- Culturally Affirming Care: We support provider education, systems transformation, and accountability efforts to ensure that care is safe, culturally responsive, and affirming for all 2SLGBTQ+ people.
- Innovation & Responsiveness: We ensure innovative policy solutions, take strategic risks, and respond rapidly to emerging threats and opportunities. While protecting essential health benefits, strengthening coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, and advancing policies that safeguard 2SLGBTQ+ Health.
