HOW CULTURAL COMPETENCY ENHANCES TREATMENT SUCCESS FOR LGBTQ CLIENTS IN 2025?

In 2025, cultural competency has become a cornerstone of effective care, especially in addiction and mental health treatment for LGBTQ individuals. With studies from the National LGBTQ Task Force showing that over 70% of LGBTQ clients report discrimination in healthcare settings, affirming and inclusive services are no longer optional—they are es