DPSSNEWS_8.5x11_21-06 SUMMER-2021_v4.0

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH

O n June 1, 2021, the White House released a statement in which President Biden proclaimed June 2021 as LGBTQ Pride Month, stating, “I call upon the people of the United States to recognize the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community, to celebrate the great diversity of the American people, and to wave their flags of pride high.” Pride month is a month-long celebration for the LGBTQ+ community. It is a time to celebrate love, freedom, and expression. June is also a time to uplift LGBTQ+ voices, reflect on the progress made toward inclusion and recognize the work that still needs to be done.

LGBTQ+ people often experience disproportionally poor health comes. As a response, the County of Riverside is aligning with statewide efforts to better meet the healthcare and mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community. As part of Riverside County’s It’s Up to Us campaign, the department of Behavioral Health at Riverside University Health System created a resource list for mental health specifically for the LGBTQ+ community. Resources can be found at up2riverside.org/resources/resources-for-lgbtq/

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DPSS NEWS | SUMMER 2021