How did LGBTQ Pride Month start and why is it in June?
LGBTQ Pride Month traces its roots back to the 1969 Stonewall riots, which started on June 28, 1969. The first Pride marches started the following year, on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the multiday riots, and these one-day celebrations eventually evolved into a full month of LGBTQ pride. Learn more here: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/nbc-out-proud/lgbtq-pride-month-june-history-stonewall-what-know-rcna154940
LGBTQ+ lives continue to be attacked personally and politically. From a mental health standpoint, just learning about the many political attacks can negatively impact the mental health of a person that is seeing their rights challenged.
Resources for LGBTQ+ and Allies
Allies: “With hundreds of bills in state legislatures aiming to curb LGBTQ+ rights in sports, medical care, and classrooms, 2022 is on track to set a record for the amount of bills introduced the negatively impact the queer community.” see more here https://www.acluohio.org/en/news/five-ways-be-ally-during-pride-month-and-beyond
Resources for Michigan and beyond:
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Resources
The Network/La Red
Call 617-742-4911
A free, 24/7 support, safety planning, and crisis intervention hotline for LGBTQIA+, BDSM/kink, and
polyamorous individuals experiencing abuse or domestic violence.
National Suicide Prevention LifelineCall: 988Available 24/7
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline888-OUT-LGBT (888-688-5428)
LGBT National Help CenterYouth Talkline: 800-246-7743Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243 Monday thru Friday, 4pm to midnight ET; ; Saturday from noon to 5pm ET
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline1-877-360-LGBT (5428) Connects LGBT elders and caretakers with friendly responders who are ready to listen. Available 24/7, in English and Spanish, with translation in 180 languages.
Trans LifelineTrans Lifeline’s Hotline is a confidential 24/7 peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning people. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans. 1-877-565-8860 (United States)1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678
LGBTQ young people can connect to a crisis counselor 24/7/365 from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential and 100% free.
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