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Role models matter. Creating safe spaces in sports and business matters. Inclusion matters.

Today, on International Stand Up to Bullying Day, we need to address a critical issue: the alarming rate of bullying against LGBTQ+ individuals in Europe. Recent studies reveal that nearly 85% of LGBTQ+ youth have experienced bullying and 60% of them did not report incidents to school staff, often due to fear of consequences. These numbers aren't just statistics; they represent real people facing real struggles. Bullying can lead to severe mental health issues and hinder the development of a supportive, inclusive community. Let's use this day to amplify our support for the LGBTQ+ community and take a firm stand against all forms of bullying. Together, we can build a Europe where everyone, regardless of who they love or how they identify, is respected and safe. 🌈 #StandUpToBullying #rainbowplatform #lgbtqi #liberal #european #europe #politics #equality

We want your feedback! If you are an affiliate of our program, then you know that we have held a LGBTQ+ Community Forum for the past two years. We want to revamp this call and make it meaningful for YOU. Please put your thoughts in the comments below! #accomplishmore #community #LGBTQ+ #coaching

The importance of games & LGBTQ+ mental health. Games are a haven for so many people for different reasons. Read more: https://shorturl.at/fnBZ8 #MentalHealthDay #GamingNews #MentalHealth #LGBTQ #Inclusivity #Games #GamingIndustry #GamingCommunity

🏳️🌈Does your sport provide awareness training for athletes, officials and volunteers to ensure activities are inclusive and safe? 🏆The PSI Submission has now entered its eighth year, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion within Australian sport. 📝Participation in the PSI Submission is a tremendous accomplishment, as participating sporting organisations are assessed on established and continued inclusion efforts for people with diverse sexualities and genders within their sport and/or organisation. 📝Participating in the PSI Submissions offers sporting organisations a cost-free, confidential opportunity to assess and enhance the inclusion of diverse sexualities and genders in your organisation. It provides benchmarking, year-on-year progress tracking, and comprehensive feedback to drive improvements and foster a more inclusive sporting community. ➡️To learn more and participate, visit: https://lnkd.in/gj7hfziA #PrideInSport #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Equality #Awareness #Diversity #Visibility #Sport #Australia #PSI #Pride

ANNOUNCING: New Local Impact Grant program to strengthen our local LGBTQ communities. The OFC Local Impact Grant program provides unrestricted funds to eligible San Francisco families to strengthen our communities. We will be awarding funds for LGBTQ+ families in need that do not have to be paid back, and can be used toward rent and utilities. Applications are accepted from May 1, 2024 until June 1, 2024. REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for a grant, you must meet the following requirements : > Must be a family comprised of adults and children > One or more members of family must identify as LGBTQ > Must live in San Francisco > Have proof of financial need for grant Click the link below to apply! https://buff.ly/3UA1Hpl #Local #ImpactGrants #SFResidents #LGBTQ+ #OurFamilyCoalition #OFC #PoweredByCommunityInspiredByLove #Support #Education #Advocacy #Equity #FamilyJustice #SocialJustice #LGBTQFamilies #Service #Community #Thrive

Facing homelessness and having to find suitable private rental accommodation is already incredibly hard. For someone who identifies as LGBTQ+ this challenge is often magnified. It's not just about finding a place to stay, but finding a home with roommates, landlords, and a local area that is LGBTQ+ friendly. The importance of safety and security cannot be overstated. It's crucial to find somewhere you can live comfortably and authentically as yourself. Your home should be a place of refuge where you feel respected and accepted. If you’re thinking about listing a room or know someone who is, think about how to advertise this in as much of an inclusive way as is possible . Also, have discussions with those around you about what more can be done to make people feel welcomed and safe. #LGBTQ #Homelessness #SafeHousing #InclusiveCommunity

Supporting individuals through the distinctive hurdles inherent in transgender/gender diverse experiences, including the process of transitioning, is of utmost importance. Within Envision:You’s LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Provider Training Program, we delve into techniques for facilitating a secure environment where clients can explore their gender identity, drawing upon best practices recommended by WPATH. Let’s talk about how to best support the LGBTQ+ folks in your care! To learn more, visit: https://buff.ly/3zAGwfY #LGBTQ #LGBTQCommunity #LGBTQIA #QueerAdvocacy #Trans #Wellness #MentalHealth #Colorado #Nonprofit #EnvisionYou #Pride #BehavioralHealth #Provider #Therapist #Counselor #SocialWorker #Training [Image 1 description: [The image shows a joyful youth in a black shirt with their hands above their head. The text over the image reads, “Let’s talk about.. gender affirming care for LGBTQ+ youth.” The Envision:You LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Provider Training Program logo is underneath, with an, “Enroll Now” button.]. End description.]

Relationships are as unique as the people in them. Assuming that all relationships look the same can create a loss of safety and trust within behavioral health spaces - and beyond. These assumptions can inadvertently erase important aspects of a person's life and contribute to feelings of exclusion. To ensure your practice is fostering an inclusive space for your LGBTQ+ clients, we invite you to learn more about the Envision:You LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Provider Training Program. This program provides participants with knowledge on how to deliver culturally relevant and identity affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals. To learn more and register, visit: evision-you-training.org #LGBTQ #LGBTQCommunity #LGBTQIA #QueerAdvocacy #Trans #Wellness #MentalHealth #Colorado #Nonprofit #Providers #Therapists #BehavioralHealth #SocialWork #DEI #Training #Relationships #Nonmonogamy #ContinuingEducation [Image 1 description: [On white background is a lime green speaking bubble graphic. White text in the bubble reads “‘My therapist assumed my wife was my only partner, so I left.’” Top left of image in gray text reads “Envision:You.” Below speaking bubble is the training program logo, which features “LGBTQ+” in black text framed by fanned rainbow tags on either side, followed by “Behavioral Health Provider Training Program” in black text. Below this reads “Enroll Now” in a black text box.]. End description.]

When engaging with LGBTQ+ youth, it's vital to strategize ways to foster a supportive home environment alongside their families. Our curriculum at Envision:You’s LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Provider Training Program delves into effective approaches for serving LGBTQ+ youth, while also equipping you to collaborate with their families in cultivating nurturing and inclusive spaces." Let’s talk about how to best support the LGBTQ+ youth in your care! Link in bio to learn more. #LGBTQ #LGBTQCommunity #LGBTQIA #QueerAdvocacy #Trans #Wellness #MentalHealth #Colorado #Nonprofit #EnvisionYou #Pride #BehavioralHealth #Provider #Therapist #Counselor #SocialWorker #Training [Image 1 description: [The image shows pavement covered in rainbow colored chalk. In the middle, it shows a green hexagon shape with a person shape cut out in the middle. The text above the hexagon reads, “Let’s talk about… how to support LGBTQ+ youth and their families.” The Envision:You LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Provider Training Program logo is underneath, with an, “Enroll Now” button.]. End description.]