LGBTQIA2S+ Community Health Needs Assessment findings
Long Beach
Summary
The city's first comprehensive LGBTQIA2S+ health needs assessment found one in four respondents experienced homelessness in the past year, high rent burden, and low trust in police. Council members pledged follow-up, including a community health summit.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Future funding for follow-up work is uncertain, with only temporary one-time seed funding available for a planned queer health collaborative.
LGBTQIA2S+ residents, particularly transgender and gender-diverse residents facing housing and health barriers.
No one directly; the report documents existing harms including housing instability, mental health disparities, and reluctance to engage with law enforcement.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Equity and Human Relations Commission - Jun 3, 2026
A first-of-its-kind city assessment found stark disparities: 25% of LGBTQIA2S+ respondents experienced homelessness in the past year, 64% have a mental health diagnosis, and most don't feel confident going to police for help. Housing, mental health, affirming care, and safety are the top priorities, and community members suggested policies like a vacancy tax and an LGBTQ community health office.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026
The city's first comprehensive LGBTQIA2S+ health needs assessment found one in four respondents experienced homelessness in the past year, high rent burden, and low trust in police. Council members pledged follow-up, including a community health summit.
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