NCSS Were Here For You Episode Pride Month

June is Pride Month which commemorates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, as well as the accomplishments of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Every-day individuals that identify as LGBTQIA+ endure mental health challenges at a greater rate than most people. In fact, the most recent Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey results of high school students indicate that LGBTQIA+ students are nearly 2.5 times as likely at heterosexual/cisgender students reporting that their mental health was most of the time or always not good.

And are nearly four times as likely as to have attempted suicide during the past year.

NCSS is a welcoming organization which has a diversity and cultural awareness committee whose purpose is to establish a respectful and welcoming environment for all persons served and employed by raising awareness and increasing sensitivity to achieve optimal health. 

On the show today Heather Getty and Lexie Benware discuss Pride Month, mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community, and NCSS as an inclusive and equitable organization.