Mental Health at BYC
This term refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
What is Mental Health?
Creating environments that are affirming and free from discrimination is crucial for LGBTQ+ youth
What is safe space?
Taking a break, going for a walk, or practicing mindfulness are examples of this important practice.
What is self-care?
Negative attitudes and beliefs about mental health that can create barriers to seeking help
What is Mental Health Stigma?
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
What is 9-8-8?
Taking intentional actions to prioritize and maintain one's own mental and emotional health is known as practicing this.
What is self-care?
The ability of LGBTQ+ individuals to navigate and overcome challenges, including those related to discrimination and stigma, is often referred to as this empowering characteristic.
What is LGBTQ+ Resilience?
Activities that promote present-moment awareness, such as meditation or deep breathing
What is Mindfulness?
The portrayal of mental health in movies, TV shows, and other media can contribute to stereotypes and stigmatization, perpetuating this negative perception
What is Media Influence?
Provides free, 24/7 support via text message by texting 'HOME' to 741-741
The individuals on the BYC team who provide mental health support and are licensed clinicians.
What are Healing Specialists?
LGBTQ+ individuals may face dual stigma due to both their sexual orientation or gender identity and their mental health, a phenomenon known as
What is Intersectionality?
Connecting with friends, family, or support groups to share experiences and feelings
What is social support?
Diverse cultural beliefs about mental health can contribute to stigma, hindering open conversations and acceptance
What is cultural influence?
An Organization that has a partnership with BYC and provides employment support at the intersection of mental health.
What is Impact Behavioral health Services?
Valeria: Mon 9a-12p, Th 9a-2p
Casz: Wed 1:30p-5p and Fri 9a-3p
What are Healing Specialist Drop-in hours?
The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline for LGBTQ young people that provides information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round.
What is The Trevor Project?
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text 'start' to 678-678
Engaging in activities like jogging, dancing, or yoga that promote physical well-being and reduce stress
What is Physical Activity?
When individuals internalize and believe the negative stereotypes surrounding mental health or around their own diagnosis
What is self-stigma?
Joining communities where individuals with shared experiences can connect and find understanding is a valuable resource known as this
What are support groups or group therapy?
Programing that the Healing Specialist launched this year is held on the 4th Thursday of the Month at 11 am in the education classroom.
What is "Healing Through ..."
The hotline that connects trans people to community support and resources
What is Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860?
Establishing limits and communicating personal needs to maintain a healthy balance in relationships
Ways of combating mental health stigma
What is empathy, advocacy, knowing the facts, inclusive language, celebrating resilience, open conversations, and challenging stereotypes (etc.)?
A space for individuals in need of crisis support designed to proactively divert crises and break the cycle of psychiatric hospitalization. It provides a safe, inviting, home-like atmosphere where individuals can calmly process the crisis event, as well as learn and apply wellness strategies that may prevent future crisis events.
What is the Living Room Program?