June is Pride Month
Emily Morales, Psy.D., LMFT, Diversity Chair • June 10, 2025

Hello SGVPA Folx,
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month. Let's show support to our LGBTQ2SIA+ Community Members!
This is the month to show your pride and allyship to our SGV LGBTQ2SIA+ community. The month of June was selected for PRIDE month in honor of the June 28, 1969 Stonewall Uprising. For more information on the history of LGBTQ2SIA+ pride month please check out the Library of Congress. Visibility of "The Second Largest Minority," Library of Congress Article, was built on the backs of social activists in the queer community. The suffering and pride of our queer community has led to some of the greatest grassroots changes that have shifted the narrative of the queer community. Stand up against stigma, erasure, and marginalization by checking out some resources, advocating, and being an affirming therapist.

Resources in Becoming an LGBTQ2SIA+ Affirming Therapist
Even if we graduated last week or a decade ago including more tools and staying up to date with the research and training is the first step in becoming and remaining an affirming therapist. Check out these resources to continue your life-long learning experience.
Free Online Trainings:
https://thesafezoneproject.com/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/public-education/
https://pflag.org/resource/pao-advocacy-all-levels/
Paid Online Trainings:

Crisis Resources and Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources:
Los Angeles LGBT Center: (323) 993-7500 https://lalgbtcenter.org/services/mental-health-psychiatry-services/
National Queer & Trans Therapist of Color Network: https://nqttcn.com/en/
Gay Therapy Center: https://www.thegaytherapycenter.com/
Crisis Resources:
The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 https://translifeline.org/
LGBT National Help Center: (888) 843-4564 https://translifeline.org/
Pride Institute for Addiction Recovery Services: (833) 403-5400
https://pride-institute.com/
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