The Southern Ute Native Connections Program is pleased to announce that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) which is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just came out with their first LGBTQTS (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning and two spirit) newsletter. 

The Native Connections Program has created space to educated and have conversations about health disparities and inequalities LGBTQTS people have historically and currently still face. Tribal communities and peoples are reclaiming their two spirit members and re-creating space for them within their tribal communities. We strive to create space for our local LGBTQTS people and also provide behavioral health providers who are educated and trained in providing services to people who identify as LGBTQTS. 

For more information about our efforts here with the Southern Ute Native Connections Program, please reach out to us at 970-563-5700 or email Precious Collins, Coordinator prcollins@southernute-nsn.gov or Stephanie Garcia, Behavioral Health Therapist sgarcia@southernute-nsn.gov.