Pride Month
Each June, Pride Month is a celebration recognizing the LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex) community. SAMHSA honors Pride Month by offering emotional support and by providing mental health and substance use resources for LGBTQI+ individuals, friends, families, communities, providers, and more.
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Post Copy Option #1 - All Platforms: Happy #PrideMonth 🌈 Everyone–no matter who they are or love–is valid and matters. If you're struggling emotionally and need to talk, you’re not alone and help is available. SAMHSA has resources to help: samhsa.gov/find-help #LoveIsLove
Post Copy Option #2 - All Platforms: 🌈 #PrideMonth is a time to celebrate yourself and your community. Take pride in yourself and be proud of who you are! If you’re in need of support, SAMHSA has resources to help: samhsa.gov/find-help #LoveIsLove
Post Copy Option #3 - All Platforms: No matter who you love or how you identify 🌈 We see you. We hear you. You matter. If you’re ever struggling, SAMHSA has resources to help: samhsa.gov/find-help #LoveIsLove #PrideMonth
Post Copy Option #4 - All Platforms: Max finds it hard to enjoy the good things in their life. These feelings were especially strong when they first came out as non-binary. Take a moment this #PrideMonth to read about how Max got the mental health support they needed: findsupport.gov/stories-about-recovery/max
Post Copy Option #1 - All Platforms: You Matter 🌈 You deserve to be here. You deserve to live, thrive and be happy. If you’re ever struggling emotionally, #988Lifeline is here to help 🌈 LGBTQI+ youth Call 988 (press 3) Text “PRIDE” Chat 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/
Post Copy Option #2 - All Platforms: Transgender and nonbinary youth are at higher risk than their cisgender peers of attempting suicide ❤ Learn how to be a lifeline for them ❤ Talk with a #988Lifeline LGBTQI+ trained crisis counselor about how: 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/ #PrideMonth
Post Copy Option #3 - All Platforms: Like all youth, #LGBTQI+ deserve to grow up in supportive environments without stigma & discrimination that allow them to thrive. Read SAMHSA’s Moving Beyond Change Efforts report on how you can support the LGBTQI+ youths in your life: store.samhsa.gov/product/moving-beyond-change-efforts/pep22-03-12-001 #PrideMonth
Post Copy Option #4 - All Platforms: Strong family bonds, safe schools and support from caring adults can all protect #LGBTQI+ youth from depression and suicidality. This #PrideMonth find resources on how to support LGBTQI+ youth from SAMHSA: samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity/lgbtqi
Post Copy Option #1 - All Platforms: How can you support and affirm the #LGBTQI+ people in your life? Learn more about the different ways you can be an ally from SAMHSA’s Center of Excellence on LGBTQI+ Behavioral Health Equity: lgbtqequity.org/resources/ #PrideMonth #LGBTQIHealth
Post Copy Option #2 - All Platforms: We’re celebrating #PrideMonth by continuing to support the health and well-being for #LGBTQI+ communities. Find helpful resources from SAMHSA’s LGBTQI+ programs and initiatives: samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity/lgbtqi #LGBTQIHealth
Post Copy Option #3 - All Platforms: Everyone deserves comprehensive healthcare, free from discrimination. This #PrideMonth, take some time to learn more about finding LGBTQI+ inclusive providers for yourself or others: samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity/lgbtqi/faqs #LGBTQIHealth
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Alt-text: Poster with a gradient rainbow background, text "CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH" in bold letters, and featuring the hashtag #PRIDEMONTH at the bottom. The logo for SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) is placed in the bottom right corner.
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Post Graphic - Celebrating Pride Month (PNG | 124 KB)
Alt-text: Rainbow colored hands in team support position. Text reads: Support LGBTQI+ youth. Find LGBTQI+ resources for individuals, friends & family, communities and providers to support the LGBTQI+ community.
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Post Graphic - LGBTQI Youth (PNG | 457 KB)
Alt-text: Rainbow colored hands in team support position. Text reads: Be an ally. Find LGBTQI+ resources for individuals, friends & family, communities and providers to support the LGBTQI+ community.
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Post Graphic - Be An Ally (PNG | 517 KB)
Alt-text: Abstract background with PRIDE colors. Confidential support is available. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 or 988 Lifeline.org LGBTQI+ Youth Press 3 Text "PRIDE"; FindSupport.gov; SAMHSA's National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357); Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990; FindTreatment.gov; Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988 (Press 1)
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Post Graphic - Confidential Support is Available (PNG | 428 KB)
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Post Graphic - Pride Month You Matter Video (MP4 | 969 KB)
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