
Rainbow Connections Master Class Series
The Monterey Behavioral Health Training is a comprehensive series of workshops designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of medical and mental health professionals, educators, and community members in supporting LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Through this series, participants will build a strong foundation in literacy, medical support, and developmental understanding of gender, enabling them to provide the highest standard of culturally attuned, education, medical, and mental health care for LGBTQ+ young people and their families. Sessions will cover crucial topics related to diversity and integrating perspectives from youth, parents, and families.
Empowering Communities, Enhancing Care, Celebrating Diversity
Upcoming Trainings
Supporting Families Through the Gender Journey
This interactive 3-hour workshop is designed to equip providers with the knowledge, strategies, and clinical tools needed to support parents and caregivers, especially those struggling with affirming their child, as they navigate the complexities of gender identity.
LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Athletics and Physical Education
The course will cover best practices on sports inclusion, as well as highlight the mental and physical health benefits related to sports participation for these populations.
Helping Families to Promote Well-Being & Reduce Health Risks for LGBTQ+ Children & Youth
May 6, 2026
Increase the knowledge of participants to help diverse families to decrease family rejection and health risks and to increase family acceptance and well-being for LGBTQ children and youth.