Tori Buell, the Social and Digital Media Manager, opens up and shares the importance of PRIDE month. Tori dives into her personal experiences being part of the LGBTQIA+ community and how that has shaped her into who she is. She also emphasizes the topics of identity and self-acceptance. Tori shares resources for youth to make sure they are equipped with any support they need such as mental health, safety, and belonging.
Helpful resources:
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/: tel:8007887386: The Trevor Lifeline provides support to LGBTQ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
- https://translifeline.org/: tel:8775658860: Trans Lifeline provides peer support for the transgender community, and is run by and for trans people.
- https://www.sageusa.org/what-we-do/sage-national-lgbt-elder-hotline/: (877) 360-LGBT (5428): The SAGE Hotline connect LGBT older people and their caregivers with friendly responders who are ready to listen.
- https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/: tel:8002738255: This page offers information and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals who are struggling with suicidal feelings or mental health crises.
- http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org/: A national resource that provides LGBTQ+ community with free & confidential support and referral resources via phone, text, and chat.
- https://colorsyouth.org/: This non-profit organization provides free and unlimited mental health services for LGBTQ-identified youths ages 25 and younger.
- https://lalgbtcenter.org/: This center offers a broad range of health & social services, cultural education, and leadership development resources for the LGBTQ+ community in the Greater Los Angeles area.
- https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/LGBTQI: This page highlights the unique mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community and includes hotlines and resources to help address those needs.
- https://www.211la.org/lgbtq: This page includes information on free and low-cost health, human, and social services for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in LA County.
- https://pflag.org/: PFLAG is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ family and ally organization, with over 400 local chapters dedicated to creating safe communities for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. Chapters within LA County include:
- https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-burbank
- https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-claremont
- https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-long-beach
- https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-los-angeles
- https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-manhattan-beach-south-bay
- https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-pasadena
- https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-san-gabriel-valleyapi
- https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-santa-clarita
- https://itgetsbetter.org/: The It Gets Better Project inspires people across the globe to share their stories and remind the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth that hope is out there, and it will get better.
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