Content warning: episode contains discussion of self-harm/suicide.
October is LGBT History Month, and October 10 is World Mental Health Day. For queer-identifying individuals, mental health resources are often severely limited. Vincent SheaBerry, Co-President of the Rainbow Coalition at W&M, joins us today to talk about barriers for LGBTQ+ individuals in seeking mental health care, the experience of going to W&M as a queer-identifying person, and how one can be an effective ally to the LGBTQ+ community.
Locate Transgender Resources and Referrals in the Resources section of wm.edu/wellness
W&M Students can contact the W&M Counseling Center at 757-221-3620.
Connect with the W&M Rainbow Coalition at https://tribelink.wm.edu/organization/rainbow.
The Trevor Project is a 24/7 information and support hotline for LGBTQ young people. Text 678-678 anytime to connect with an off-campus counselor, and for more resources, go to www.thetrevorproject.org.