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NOH8 Campaign @noh8campaign.bsky.social · 22d

Bipartisan bill introduced to restore 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline services for LGBTQ+ youth "We are in the middle of a mental health crisis, and the 988 Lifeline saves lives, plain and simple"#NOH8

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Consortium @consortium.lgbt · 1d

Today is World Mental Health Day!

LGBT+ communities face unique mental health challenges, and our member organisations across the UK work every day to provide vital and affirming support.

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African Queer and Creative

africanqueerandcreative.org

Dedicated to empowering and uplifting queer Africans in the diaspora through the transformative power of creativity.

African Rainbow Family

africanrainbowfamily.org

Grassroots LGBTIQ+ charity that campaigns for and supports LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum of African heritage and the Global Majority in the UK.

AKT (Albert Kennedy Trust)

akt.org.uk

The National LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity

Black Trans Foundation

linktr.ee/blacktransfoundation

Resources for Black trans people

Black Trans Hub UK

www.blacktranshub.co.uk

Resource for global majority* transgender people who are struggling to access information about transgender healthcare.

Birmingham LGBT

blgbt.org

We offer a range of services for the LGBT Community in Birmingham and beyond, including sexual health, domestic violence, counselling, wellbeing support and more.

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Brighton & Hove Switchboard

www.switchboard.org.uk

Switchboard is a charity for LGBTQ+ people looking for a sense of community, support or information.

Cara-Friend

cara-friend.org.uk

Supporting and empowering the LGBTQI+ community in

Northern Ireland.

The Clare Project

clareproject.org.uk

Supporting trans, non-binary and intersex adults in Sussex.

CliniQ is a trans-led sexual health service in London, which provides STI & HIV testing, PrEP and PEP, mental wellbeing support, and more, for all trans, nonbinary and gender diverse people.

elop

elop.org

A holistic LGBTQ+ centre offering various support services to LGBTQ+ communities.

Galop

galop.org.uk

National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence.

Helpline: 0800 999 5428

Email: help@galop.org.uk

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Imaan LGBTI+ Muslim Support

imaanlondon.wordpress.com

Supporting LGBTIQ+ Muslims and provides an online forum where people can share experiences and ask for help.

Intercom Trust

www.intercomtrust.org.uk

We are an LGBT+ led charity, proudly working with 1000’s of people each year to improve wellbeing and inclusion across the region.

Helpline: 0800 612 3010

Open: 9:00 - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Lancashire LGBT

lancslgbt.org.uk

We are the LGBTQ+ charity for all of Lancashire, supporting LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing since 2009.

Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre

www.leicestershirelgbtqcentre.org

Our centre is a vibrant and inclusive space dedicated to celebrating diversity, fostering community, and providing support to LGBTQ+ individuals in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

LGBT Foundation

lgbt.foundation

We are a national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate and empower LGBTQ+ individuals and our diverse communities to realise their full potential, every day.

Helpline: 0345 3 30 30 30

helpline@lgbt.foundation

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 21h

Milestone moment for @itgetsbettercanada.bsky.social 🇨🇦
They’ve launched GLO, a mental health app by and for LGBTQ+ youth, made possible through a $1.5M CAD investment from the Government of Canada. Alongside our own imi.guide, it's redefining how queer youth access mental health support.

Meet GLO: A Bright New Way for LGBTQ+ Youth to Care for Their Mental Health

By Ariella Assouline (she/her)Senior Manager of Programs for It Gets Better As someone who works every day with LGBTQ+ youth, educators, and families, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is for young...

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Queerty @queerty.com · 1d

Meet the out LGBTQ Olympians and elite athletes forming a new support network - buff.ly/4Je0UaX

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 1d

Learn the hidden stories of the queer artists, writers and performers who helped define the Harlem Renaissance.

'The Gay Harlem Renaissance' exhibit spotlights queer Black artists who shaped history

The New York Historical's major fall show traces the lives and legacies of LGBTQ+ figures who powered one of the most iconic movements in American culture.

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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social · 2d

It's International Lesbian Day. Tag your fave lesbian. 🩷🤍🧡

October 8th is International Lesbian Day

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you @showciety.org for considering It Gets Better for this year's charity event. A lot of amazing nonprofits to consider, but for folks who are able and interested in voting, info 👇 #itgetsbetter

Super Mario Showciety @showciety.org · 4d

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

That's right! It's time to start preparing for our annual charity event, Showciety Gives Back!

The vote to decide which cause we are supporting this year is live in the discord. RIGHT NOW!

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Alt: a spongebob squarepants scene of him sending his vote via mail

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 3d

Heightened Scrutiny follows Chase Strangio’s fight at the Supreme Court for trans youth’s right to gender-affirming care. It's an urgent call to action, and if you're in Denver, Raleigh, or Austin, you can see it this Thursday at @alamodrafthouse.bsky.social - learn more. bit.ly/HS_ALAMO

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 7d

National Coming Out Day is next Saturday.

Visibility + support change everything. Explore free EduGuides + resources for teachers, parents & allies. Help us make sure LGBTQ+ youth know they’re never alone and that their stories and experiences matter. #itgetsbetter #nationalcomingoutday

Bring National Coming Out Day Into the Classroom

By Raelee Sweet, Assistant Manager of Education for It Gets Better Next Saturday is National Coming Out Day, a day to celebrate self-acceptance and finding supportive communities where you can be your...

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 8d

PSA, spread the word: Undead Voice (a trans owned & operated voice training company) is offering a FREE 3-week trans voice masterclass!

• Evidence-based strategies
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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 8d

We love a queer basketball star who also happens to run the table on Uno.

USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 8d

Alyssa Thomas’ competitiveness stretches far beyond the basketball court.
Just ask Kahleah Copper, who lost a not-so-friendly game of UNO to Thomas.

Mercury’s UNO Queen Alyssa Thomas drops Draw 4s ahead of WNBA Finals

Alyssa Thomas’ competitiveness stretches far beyond the basketball court. Just ask Kahleah Copper, who lost a not-so-friendly game of UNO to Thomas.

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 8d

Who wants to tell her? 😉

Republican Lawmaker Thinks Investigating Bi Awareness Week Is a Good Use of Government Time

Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa asked the Education Secretary to weigh in on student-created PSAs on bisexuality.

www.them.us

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 8d

Ale wants LGBTQ+ youth who might be experiencing this to know:

💜 You’re not the only one going through this
💜 It Gets Better and other students are out here rooting for you
💜 There’s a whole community out there waiting to accept you the way you are - even if you haven’t met us yet!

#itgetsbetter

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 8d

Our Youth Voices ambassador Ale, 16 (she/they) wrote this song, titled “Hail Mary,” for LGBTQ+ youth finding trouble fitting in at school - especially private religious schools. And we think it's pretty darn good. So help us amplify it, will you?

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you, George! "I share my own stories so that new generations will be better informed about their history and themselves. Please stand with me in opposing censorship, so that we all can find ourselves — and each other — in books."

George Takei boldly goes on new mission to fight anti-LGBTQ+ book bans - LGBTQ Nation

"As a gay young man in the closet, I felt confused and hungry for understanding about myself and the world around me," the award-winning author said.

www.lgbtqnation.com

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 13d

Humble Bundle has raised nearly $10K for It Gets Better this week, and that’s on top of the hundreds of thousands they’ve raised for us over the years. Check out the bundles available now from @humblebundle.com

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 14d

Watch: 9 attorneys general from states across the U.S. speak up for trans students! "We believe in liberty and justice for all. ‘All’ means transgender students, too."

"We Have Your Back": A Message to Trans Students From State Attorneys General

YouTube video by National Women's Law Center

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 15d

"It makes me feel like a part of a beautiful community that celebrates each other, and I couldn’t be happier to be part of it," Hiller, who won for his role in Somebody Somewhere, recently told The Advocate.

Jeff Hiller on his unexpected Emmys glory and becoming one of Hollywood's 'fancy people'

"It makes me feel like a part of a beautiful community that celebrates each other, and I couldn’t be happier to be part of it," Hiller, who won for his role in Somebody Somewhere, recently told The Advocate.

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 15d

We're turning 15. What started as one vid is now a global movement, reaching millions of LGBTQ+ young people around the world. This milestone moment matters even more during #suicidepreventionmonth. We have a lot of work to do, but together, we're proving LGBTQ+ youth are not alone. #itgetsbetter

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 16d

The after-school program run by queer and trans teachers: “Her self-confidence has gone up so much, as a transgender child, and that translates to her confidence with reading and with school.”

As Schools Strip LGBTQ Protections, A New Way To Support Our Kids Is Rising

"The goal is to make a future where trans kids can just be kids."

www.huffpost.com

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 16d

Unconstitutional! ❌ "Orders like this are incredibly important to remind individuals, the public, and the government that it doesn’t get to use government funds to force people to say only what the government wants to hear." #itgetsbetter

Trump's "Gender Ideology" Ban for Art Grants Ruled Unconstitutional

A Rhode Island judge said the National Endowment for the Arts must stop requiring applicants to comply with the administration’s anti-trans requirement.

hyperallergic.com

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 16d

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 16d

This x 1000. #transyouthdeservebetter

Gays Of Bluesky @gaysof.bsky.social · 16d

TRANS LIVES MATTER! 🏳️‍⚧️❤️🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨💜🥰💖🌟🏳️‍⚧️🔥💪🏼🌸💎🏳️‍⚧️💞❤️‍🔥🤞💙💚💛❤️💜🤍🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️. We stand with our trans siblings today and every day. Your existence is beautiful, your identity is valid, and you deserve safety, joy and liberation!

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It Gets Better @itgetsbetter.bsky.social · 16d

School can be rough when you're LGBTQ+, but it's also a place where you can find and build community.

So we thought we'd ask... what advice do you have for LGBTQ+ students going back to school. If you've already been through it, what's something you wish you had known? Comment👇 #itgetsbetter

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Synty Studios @synty.bsky.social · 17d

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