Gender-Affirmative Practice: Transgender and Nonbinary Considerations in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
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Introduction to Gender-Affirmative Practice in SUD Treatment
The issue of LGBTQ+-appropriate and affirmative care has long been neglected within the substance use disorder field. As the population continues to be plagued with higher rates of overdose, abuse, health complications, and death, it is imperative that gender-affirming practices be integrated by providers into current treatment settings.
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About Me
Melissa Grijalva Morales, MSW, ACSW, CADC-I, is currently employed as a mental health therapist with Kaiser Permanente. She entered the SUD field in 2010 and has been certified since 2012. Melissa also worked as an instructor at the CCAPP Academy for several years. Melissa has an extensive background in multiple modalities of treatment within the continuum of care. She also has professional experience in DMC audits and professional training including documentation and billing, case management, and contract compliance.
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