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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Mental health support and family acceptance initiatives
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The testimony outlines various initiatives aimed at supporting mental health and promoting family acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly TGNCNB youth. These programs focus on creating supportive environments and addressing specific challenges faced by the community.
- The Judson Pride Clinic, supported by the Unity Project, provides robust mental health programming including peer support groups and wellness workshops.
- The Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative offers support groups, educational workshops, and counseling to foster acceptance among parents, caregivers, and communities.
- LGBTQ+ Coalitions focus on reducing trauma and addressing substance use within LGBTQ+ communities through culturally responsive approaches.
Ronald Porcelli
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With Unity Project support, Judson Pride Clinic is building and providing more robust programming and helping a greater number of patients access mental health and community support.
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The work includes peer support groups, mental health and wellness groups, vocational workshops, and staff training and workshop facilitation.
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In addition, the Unity Project has supported the renovation of the Second Floor of the clinic's central facilities to create a community space for this programming.
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The family acceptance of LGBTQ plus youth initiative supported by the Unity Project and implemented by the Health Department is a groundbreaking program dedicated to fostering acceptance for LGBTQ plus youth, particularly TGNCMB youth among parents, caregivers, families and community.
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Recognizing that family support plays a crucial role in the mental health and well-being of young people, the initiative provides resources to bridge gaps and understanding.
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The initiative offers support groups for parents and caregivers, educational workshops for families, community members, educators and service providers, and one on one counseling and conflict mediation to strengthen families.
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Additionally, it empowers youth through a filmmaking initiative for individuals up to 21 years old, allowing them to share their stories and experiences through creative expression.
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Social marketing campaigns further amplify messages of acceptance.
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By emphasizing mental health, education, and cultural competency, the initiative works to create a more supportive environment where young people feel valued, respected, and loved.
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The LGBTQ plus coalitions are initiatives supported by the Unity Project and implemented through the health department dedicated to reducing trauma and addressing substance use within LGBTQ plus communities.
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Recognizing that traditional drug prevention approaches often fail to consider the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ plus individuals, LGBTQ plus coalitions take a community driven, culturally responsive approach that prioritizes risk reduction and protective factors specific to these communities.
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The health department's crystal methamphetamine harm reduction program provides vital support for men who have sex with men and transgender individuals who have sex with men and who use crystal methamphetamine, offering a holistic, affirming, and nonjudgmental approach to care including supportive services.
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The health department's psychosocial support services for TGNCMB people with HIV supports partners that provide trauma informed culturally affirming care including individualized counseling, connections to HIV care and treatment, and referrals to essential medical and supportive services.