The Chicago Task Force on LGBT Substance Use/Abuse (CTFSUA) launched a new website July 25.
CTFSUA is a group of community members, community-based organizations, public health advocates, business owners, clergy, and governmental and law enforcement representatives dedicated to addressing substance use and abuse among LGBT people in Chicago. CTFSUA has approximately 45 members representing approximately 30 organizations.
The CTFSUA website, ChicagoLGBTSubstance.com, features resources for social-service providers as well as individuals seeking help. There are also links to information on different substances, wellness and health resources, as well as self-assessments for substance users.
The CTFSUA Web Content Committee—composed of Co-Chair Pamela McCann, Jeffrey Zeman and Todd Babcock—created the new site completely with volunteer resources.
CTFSUA is in talks with the Adler School of Professional Psychology’s LGBT program to potentially have students maintain the website and add resources.
Members of CTFSUA met virtually for the first time this year, and they hope to utilize this technology again for future meetings. The next CTFSUA meeting is scheduled for Wed., Sep. 26, at 4:30 p.m., in the boardroom at the Chicago Health Department administrative offices, 333 S. State St.