News Briefs for 10.16.20
Beyond the Carolinas
News briefs from across the globe for 10.16.20.
U.S. House Approves Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Beyond the Carolinas
On Sept. 21 the U.S. House of Representatives passed The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, which when implemented will allow Americans to simply dial “988” to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, instead of the current 10-digit number.
Navigating Your Child’s and Your Family’s Journey
Modeled after our successful workshops for area healthcare providers (1,000+ area healthcare providers have attended to date), PFLAG Charlotte’s Navigating Your Child’s and Your Family’s Journey is a workshop for parents & caregivers of LGBTQ youth.
Youth most vulnerable among LGBTQ community for suicide
Beyond the Carolinas
September is Suicide Prevention Month and the Williams Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law has compiled research that shows that anti-LGBTQ discrimination and victimization contribute to an increase in the risk of suicidality and that LGBTQ individuals are at disproportionate risk of suicidal ideation, planning and attempts.
Tucker Undergoes Career Transition
Former Time Out Youth ED to Begin New Chapter
Over the last few weeks, the Charlotte, N.C. LGBTQ community has been abuzz with gossip, speculation and more in finding out what happened in the sudden departure by former Time Out Youth Center (TOY) Executive Director Rodney Tucker from his 10-year tenure.
HUD Aims To Reverse Protections For Homeless Transgender People Accessing Shelters
Beyond the Carolinas
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released a proposed rule that aims to revise the Equal Access rule, which requires HUD-funded housing services to be provided without discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Local & Regional LGBTQ Community Resources
Providing Support for All
Resources for the LGBTQ, progressive and allied communities are provided for qnotes’ readers as a starting point for discovering places to receive services and support.
Trevor Survey Reveals Need for Mental Health Care, Support Systems for Youth
Beyond the Carolinas
The Trevor Project released the results of its 2020 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health. The second annual survey found that 40 percent of respondents considered attempting suicide in the past 12 months, with more than half of them being transgender and non-binary youth.
Tucker Resigns from TOY ED Post
Youth Organization Will Seek Replacement
Rodney Tucker, who has served as Time Out Youth Center’s (TOY) executive director for the last 10 years, has resigned his position with the organization.
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