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Chicago Task Force on LGBT Substance Use and Abuse

Mission

The Chicago Task Force on LGBT Substance Use and Abuse (formerly the Chicago Crystal Meth Task Force) is a group of concerned community members, community based organizations, public health advocates, business owners, and governmental and law enforcement representatives dedicated to addressing substance use and absuse among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Chicago. The Task Force supports educational and social marketing initiatives that address the effects of using crystal methamphetamine (including the link to HIV and STDs), promotes compassionate and targeted services for those who use, abuse, or are addicted to substances (and those affected by others' use), and advocates for services and policies for the unique needs of  lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.

The Task Force meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Chicago Department of Public Health, 333 S. State St., 2nd floor Boardroom. All are welcome to attend. For more information please contact Jim Pickett at (312)334-0920 or Simone Koehlinger at (312) 747-9632.

Sources

The Chicago Department of Public Health, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, and all the members of the Chicago Task Force on LGBT Substance Use and Abuse wish to thank the Seattle Gay Men, Drug Use and HIV Workgroup and its affiliated members for granting permission to adapt their fantastic "Deconstructing Tina" into materials for the gay community in Chicago.