C.A.R.E. for LGBTQ Youth: Suicide Response

YOU 
are never alone. You are not responsible for anyone who
chooses to take their own life. As friends, family, and loved ones,
all you can do is listen, support, and assist the person in getting the
help they need.

CONNECT the person the resources and to a
    supportive, trusted adult.
ACCEPT and listen to the person's feelings and
    take them seriously.
RESPOND if a person has a plan to attempt
    suicide, and tell someone you trust.
EMPOWER the person to get help and to call
    the Trevor Lifeline (1-866-488-7386).

Because....
   suicide is the third leading cause of death
   among 15 to 24 year-olds.

Because LGBTQ youth are up to 4 times more
    likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers.

Because....
    depression is treatable and suicide is preventable.

Because...
    when you CARE, you can help save a life.



(This is a from a flier received at Tallahassee's FSU
Coming Out Week events; author unknown.)

National Coming Out Day

So, until I get some pics uploaded, here is what my newly
designed Inspiration Mobile has tagged on it. Stand up.
Speak out!

* QUIT KILLING GAY AND LESBIAN PEOPLE

* HOW MANY GAY SOLDIERS DIED FOR YOUR
FREEDOM TO DISCRIMINATE?

* TREVOR PROJECT

* YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

* EQUAL RIGHTS ARE NOT SPECIAL RIGHTS

* TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE

* STOP THE HATE

* BE STRONG

* THE BLOOD OF GAY YOUTH IS ON THE CHURCH

* YOU  CAN DO IT! DON'T GIVE UP!

* "IT GETS BETTER" ON YOUTUBE

(I wanted to put on
"GOD LOVES GAYS-- CAN'T STAND BIGOTS, FRAUDS,
AND ZEALOTS!" but I ran out of room!)

I also included pictures of out gays and lesbians
I have known to personalize the matter for those
who think they have never met a 'regular' gay person.

Do what you can, right where you are.
You don't need a team, a safe place, or permission
to stand up and be counted.

I am formidable.
I am incredible.
I am inevitable.
We all are.

Together or alone, we are community.