title: Innovative Approaches Address Aging and Mental Health Needs in LGBTQ Communities.
abstract: LGBTQ older adults have higher levels of psychological distress as compared to older adults in general. They also experience multiple barriers to accessing equitable, culturally competent mental health and aging services because of their distinct histories and particular social contexts. This article discusses this lack of access to services, and highlights an innovative way mental health services are being delivered in LGBTQ communities.
authors.affiliation: College of Social Work, University of Utah, in Salt Lake City.
authors.forename: Charles P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Hoy-Ellis
authors.affiliation: Montrose Center, in Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ator
authors.affiliation: Montrose Center.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kerr
authors.affiliation: University of Utah's College of Social Work.
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Milford
keywords: LGBTQ aging; LGBTQ health disparities; LGBTQ mental health services; culturally competent mental health services