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 988lifeline.org/chat

LGBTQI+ people under 25 can access 24/7 LGBTQI+ support on 988. To call an LGBTQI-trained crisis counselor, dial 988 and then press 3. To text, send the word PRIDE to 988. To chat, you can opt-in on the Pre-Chat Survey above by checking off the box for LGBTQI+ support.

 

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