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Please call and talk to someone. You ARE precious.
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American National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL):
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 to 24. If you’re anyone contemplating suicide, please know you’re loved, and there’s help.
And if you know someone who is contemplating suicide, DO NOT promise anyone that you will keep his or her suicidal thoughts a secret.
Call 24/7:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Chat Online Anytime:
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Speak Up For Mental Health: Find Mental Health Organizations and Experts:
https://www.bevocalspeakup.com/#
Essential Strategies for Crafting Empathetic and Inclusive Content
https://www.websiteplanet.com/blog/sensitive-writing-guide/
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An Easy Guide To Gender-Inclusive Language:
https://word.tips/gender-inclusive-language/
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Disparities And Bias Against The LGBTQ+:
Recent data from the Center for American Progress shed light on the prevalence and effects of discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities of color. Access to personalized health care is essential for those of every background.
Unfortunately, some disparities make it difficult for members of the BIPOC community, especially when it comes to treatment for substance misuse.
Here are some facts:
- Forty-two percent of LGBTQ+ adults identify as people of color, including 21% who identify as Latino/a, 12% Black, 2% Asian, and 1% as American Indian and Alaska Native. This is more diverse than the overall U.S. adult population, which is 60 percent white.
- 1 in 5 youth in the juvenile justice system identify as LGBTQ+, 85 percent of whom are people of color.
- LGBTQ+ people of color face high rates of unemployment.
LGBTQ & Addiction:
Find the RESOURCE GUIDE HERE.
Racism and BIPOC Mental Health:
Find the RESOURCE GUIDE HERE.
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Important LGBTQ+ Addiction Treatment Options:
Studies show that members of the LGBTQ+ community use drugs more frequently than their heterosexual counterparts. A 2016 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that about 39 percent of queer adults had used illicit drugs in the past year. This is more than double the amount of heterosexual adults included in the same report (about 17 percent).
Furthermore, the same report found that about 15 percent of LGBTQ+ people reported having a substance use disorder (SUD) in the past year, compared to only 7 percent of non-LGBTQ+ people.
Read more HERE.
Source: The AddictionGroup.org
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The LGBTQ+ Guide To Online Safety:
Here’s How to Stay Safe Online:
https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/lgbtq-guide-online-safety/
The Checkup By Single Care:
Guide to health and wellness for the transgender community.
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/guide-to-health-and-wellness-for-the-transgender-community
Trevor Lifeline:
Support for lesbian, gay, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ).
1-866-488-7386. TrevorText is available by texting START to 678678
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Call 800.799.SAFE (7233)
The War on Drugs and Its Impact on Mass Incarceration in the United States:
https://rehabnet.com/war-on-drugs-mass-incarceration/
Helpline Information: 866-985-8118
Love Is Respect:
https://www.loveisrespect.org/
1-866-331-9474
CDC LGBT Health:
https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/index.htm
Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Students:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/lgbtq-mental-health-guide/
LGBTQ Youth Resources: How To Stay Safe Online?
Read the Complete Guide HERE.
Bloom 365:
1-888-606-HOPE
Trans Lifeline:
US (877) 565-8860 | Canada (877) 330-6366
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network:
Pride Institute – Residential And Outpatient:
Call 24/7: 1-800-547-7433
LGBT National Hotline:
Call 24/7: 1-888-843-4564
Top 50 LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges Guide:
https://bestaccreditedcolleges.org/articles/top-50-lgbt-friendly-colleges.html
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Health and Wellness for LGBTQ+ People:
Ensuring the health and wellness of the LGBTQ community are crucial, as it addresses not just their physical well-being but their mental, emotional, and social dimensions, fostering an environment of inclusivity and affirmation where individuals can truly flourish as their authentic selves.
This medically-reviewed resource from SingleCare.com covers:
- The importance of specialized healthcare for LGBTQ+ folks, as well as tips on how to find safe and inclusive care
- Unique mental health risks and needs of LGBTQ+ people
- Specific health concerns for both cisgender and transgender people in the LGBTQ+ community
- Additional wellness resources for the LGBTQ+
Find the FREE Guide HERE.
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The Desi LGBTQ+ Guide To Safety:
For People Of South Asian / Indian Descent:
Click HERE.
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Complete List Of Mental Health Hotlines:
Click HERE.
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Disclaimer: Hey guys, please note. Not all the above links are free services and FutureSTRONG Academy doesn’t get paid for these putting these resources here.
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