The Levy Library Blog

LGBTQ Resources Available Through the Mount Sinai Health System

In honor of National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, we want to spotlight the ways in which the Mount Sinai Health System is committed to meeting the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender non-binary communities with respect and compassion.

The Levy Library Special Topic Collection: LGBTQIA+

• The library's LGBTQIA+ collection of print and electronic books covers a range of interests including historical research, LGBTQ parenting and family, mental health, graphic fiction, and more. 

The Levy Library LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide

• This librarian-curated guide connects visitors with a variety of organizations and sources geared toward the faceted communities of LGBTQIA+. Resources include local directories, featured video reports, legal resources, books and journals, youth organizations, and more.

Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery

• The Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery (CTMS) delivers advanced care for transgender and non-binary people. We provide caring, compassionate services to meet your individual needs—including medical care, gender-affirming surgeries, behavioral health services, and other support services.

Health and Wellness Resources

• This helpful resource guide can point visitors to a variety of information sources such as National Alliance for Mental Health, NYC Directory of LGBT Services and Resources, Human Rights Campaign, and many more. 

LGB/TGNB Health and Training Resources

• The Office for Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) provides a variety of educational opportunities in LGB/TGNB cultural and clinically competent care for Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) faculty and staff.