• Foster a fuller understanding of LGBT mental health issues;
• Research and advocate for the best mental health care for the LGBT community;
  
• Develop resources to promote LGBT mental health;
  
• Create a welcoming, safe, nurturing, and accepting environment for members; and
  
• Provide valuable and accessible services to our members.
  

Vision Statement
AGLP Strives to be a community for the personal and professional growth of all LGBT Psychiatrists, and to be the recognized expert on LGBT mental health issues.

What We Do...

• Publish a quarterly newsletter (free to members)
• Provide a free subscription to the Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy for all full and associate members;
• Conduct a full schedule of seminars and discussion groups concurrent with the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA);
• Sponsor social gatherings and a hospitality suite at the annual meeting of the APA and other psychiatric meetings;
• Work within the APA to influence policies relevant to the lesbian and gay community;
• Collaborate with other organizations of gay and lesbian physicians and mental health professionals;
• Provide referral services for lesbian and gay patients;
• Assist medical students and residents in their professional development;
• Encourage and facilitate the presentation of programs and publications relevant to gay and lesbian concerns at professional meetings; and
• Serve as liaison with other minority and advocacy groups within the psychiatric community.