As we immerse ourselves in the Vibrant rainbow hues of Pride Month, it’s important we remember that June is not just about visibility. It’s about fostering a culture of acceptance, advocating for equality, and nurturing emotional well-being within the LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
Despite significant strides in LGBTQ2SIA+ rights, discrimination persists in various forms. These experiences can take a toll on mental health, leading to increased rates of depression, anxiety, and even suicide within the community.
Additionally, LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals sometimes face rejection and estrangement from family members and communities due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, or expression. This sense of isolation can exacerbate feelings of loneliness and inadequacy, further compromising emotional well-being.
Prioritizing your emotional well-being is an act of self-care.
Here are some ways Vibrant can help you!
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988lifeline.org
Call 988; press “2” for Español
Chat chat.988lifeline.org
Disaster Distress Helpline
samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
Call or text 1-800-985-5990; press “2” for Español
If you are Deaf or hard of hearing, call 1-800-985-5990 via your preferred 3rd party Relay provider, or text the hotline directly, both options will connect you with a trained DDH crisis counselor.
Vibrant Safe Space
vibrant.org/safespace
To learn about other Vibrant programs and resources,
visit vibrant.org/what-we-do
Additional Resources:
Crisis Hotlines
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860, translifeline.org
Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386, thetrevorproject.org
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Services Locator
1-800-662-HELP (4357) findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Behavioral Health Information and Advocacy
Community United Against Violence (CUAV)
cuav.org
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
cdc.gov/lgbthealth/index.htm
Human Rights Campaign
hrc.org/resources/qtbipoc-mental-health-and-well-being
Mental Health America
mhanational.org/issues/lgbtq-communities-and-mental-health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/LGBTQI