The University of Maryland Prevention Research Center
Facility Location
School of Public Health
4200 Valley Drive, Room 1242L
College Park, Maryland 20742-2611
Brief Mission
To eliminate existing health disparities and related social injustices experienced by LGBTQ+ persons. The Center is committed to bringing awareness to these inequities, as well as disseminating data, validated tools, and best practices to improve access to quality mental health and health care for these communities.
Center Aims
- Address gaps in understanding of LGBTQ+ mental health and health care, and related topics such as HIV, substance use, and healthy relationship dynamics.
- Develop and evaluate tools to examine and address LGBTQ+ mental health and related health care needs.
- Disseminate and support the implementation of tools to address LGBTQ+ mental health and related health care needs.
Hours of Operation
9 AM to 5 PM; Monday through Friday
Contact
Bradley O. Boekeloo, Department of Family Science Director
Prevention Research Center,
University of Maryland School of Public Health
College Park, MD 20742
Contact Email: boekeloo@umd.edu
Contact Phone: 301-405-8546