Did you think I forgot? This week we are going into Pride Month and what that means to me and even you. Yes, you. We’re talking about prides impact in media/film, an unfortunate change in the National Suicide Hotline procedures and important figures in sports. Also, we talk about where I draw the line when we talk about this beautiful community of people.

News Clippings:

- US Open Tennis Championships

- FIFA

- ABC

- ESPN

- CBS Sports

Resources

Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention

• The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 (online chat available)The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

• The LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564

• The LGBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743Both provide telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

• Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

Youth Information

• The National Runaway Safeline: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.

• The True Colors United: (212) 461-4401The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves.

• Self Abuse Finally Ends (S.A.F.E)Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support and therapy referrals.