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Allies within the LGBTQ+ community are crucial in promoting equality, safety and inclusion for all LGBTQ+ people. This module will discuss how you can create safer spaces (wherever that may be) for LGBTQ+ people by avoiding assumptions, removing tokenism and challenging discriminatory behaviour. Find out more about the individual modules we have on offer on our website - https://buff.ly/3QjiAU7

“As the studies and surveys cited here demonstrate, #LGBTQ+ people living in #rural communities encounter the same mental healthcare challenges as other rural Americans, but the disparities in accessing resources and appropriate treatment can be even more difficult because of existing prejudices and discrimination. It’s a call to action for rural communities to come together to increase awareness and dispel the stigma experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Some ways communities can help to tackle the disparities include: In rural #healthcare – Educate the workforce, put in place inclusive systems of care, and implement policies that address discrimination. In rural schools – Implement practices and policies to support #LGBTQyouth. In local and state governments – Propose and support laws and public policies that enforce protections against discrimination of LGBTQ+ people.” #RuralHealth

As we celebrate #PrideMonth and the LGBTQ+ people in our communities, let’s consider how we can enhance well-being and recovery within LGBTQ+ communities. 📜 Check out this article from the GAINS Center that looks at inequities LGBTQ+ communities experience when they are at the intersection of the mental health and criminal legal system and learn about possibilities for change: https://bit.ly/3KbRz0Z

How can we support the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ youth? According to Jasper Liem, LCSW, Executive Director of Attic Youth Center, we can start by recognizing young people as whole humans who deserve to not only be included, but to lead youth-geared programs, services, and solutions! What would the future of LGBTQ+ health hold if we dismantled power dynamics and trusted the expertise of our youth? Watch the rest of our Connecting Conversations event for more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etugjYF5

This month’s DIY/DEI guide offers books, articles, videos and other resources that center queer joy. ⁠ The prevalent narratives in mainstream media focus on the violence that the LGBTQ+ community has faced and their continued struggle for rights, safety, and respect. In contrast, queer joy is the revolutionary act of celebrating the things that make LGBTQ+ stronger: chosen family, reclaiming identity, showing up for each other across differences, and creating our own sources of self-determined resilience. ⁠ ⁠ These resources are not just for learning how others can be better allies but also for exploring how LGBTQ+ can be better allies for each other. https://lnkd.in/gtMaTd_N

Discover practical steps for advancing LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare in our latest blog by Alex Sheldon, Executive Director of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality. From staff education to advocating for patient rights, learn how physicians can create inclusive practices. https://lnkd.in/g4j4dgr4

Did you know being queer has been common in cultures around the world since we first started making human records? Did you know the words homosexuality and heterosexuality were 'invented' in the late 19th century? How has being LGBTQ+ been shaped by the medical and scientific communities? Get the answers to these questions and more in this upcoming event. Hope to see some of you there - it's one of my favourite topics to talk about!

Explore You Can Play's new microcourse - LGBTQ+101! Learn key basics in just 10-15 minutes to become a stronger ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Link in bio! or youcanplay.org/learn #LGBTQ101 #InclusivityTraining #YCPU #YouCanPlay

For members of the LGBTQ+ community, becoming a parent often requires numerous steps. Barriers exist no matter the path parents hope to take. Not only can it be an overwhelming process, but it can also be very costly. Let's walk through some options together with this short financial guide for LGBTQ+ parents-to-be: https://hubs.li/Q0273Hkn0

Allies can be a powerful source of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Three components are commonly cited by LGBTQ+ people for effective allyship: being accepting, having humility and taking action. This Southern Poverty Law Center Hopewatch article provides some suggestions to help ensure those components are part of your allyship. #education, #socialjustice, #humanrights