We Stand Together, as teachers, community partners, parents, guardians, and mentors to show our support. We stand together for those within our community who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Interested in supporting the We Stand Together initiative?
Email us to receive We Stand Together merch!
Due to potential of national outreach, merch can only be sent to VIRGINIA residents
To receive your FREE We Stand Together Merch Email prevention@southsidebh.org
Include in your email:
- Name
- Phone Number
- Full Mailing Address
What items you would like sent:
- Bracelet
- Window Cling
- Pin
Thank you!
We Stand Together Summit
October 14, 2023
PSA featuring local Youth
PSA featuring local Adult Allies
45% of LGBTQIA+ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year.
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LGBTQIA+ youth who felt high social support from their family reported attempting suicide at less than half the rate of those who felt low or moderate social support.
Fewer than 1 in 3 transgender and nonbinary youth found their home to be gender-affirming.
Resources for LGBTQIA+ youth and adult allies
- Lean In Project
- Equality Virginia
- The Trevor Project
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Q Chat Space
- Queer Kid Stuff
- Virginia Pride
- Virginia Anti-Violence Project
- Virginia Transgender Resource and Referral List (PDF)
- Side by Side
- It Gets Better Project
- Stomp Out Bullying: Making Schools Safe for the LGBTQ+ Community
- Family Acceptance Project
- SAMHSA: Helping Families Support their LGBT Children
- Collidescope VA
Identity, Terminology and Acceptance Workshop
Southside Behavioral Health hosted a workshop Aug. 15, 2022, to convene a discussion of identity, terminology and acceptance.
Bryan Price, chairman of the board of Equality Virginia, conducted the workshop and led the discussion.
The event was organized in support of Southside's LGBTQIA+ youth and their adult allies.
