June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June is Pride Month, which commemorates the Stonewall riots in 1969 and is an opportunity to recognize the impact LGBTQ+ people have in our communities.

Ways to support the LGBTQ+ community in your work:

• Share the White House's Proclamation on LGBTQI+ Pride Month
• Update the vocabulary used in your organization to be inclusive and respectful
• Review LGBTQ+ substance use disorder prevention resources
• Share resources:
  • LGBTQ-Inclusive Language
  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's guide for helping families to support LGBT children
  • Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board: Two Spirit and LGBTQ health
  • Trevor Project Lifeline: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth/young adults under 25
  • PFLAG: Wide range of topics and support for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies
  • Mental Health America: Resources for LGBTQ+ individuals
• Attend upcoming webinars and events:
  • June 16 - Affirming LGBTQ+ Youth & Community PTTC Webinar
  • June 21 - Olympia Capital Pride Flag Raising Event at 12:15 p.m. (in-person)