EveryMind To Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting in Spanish on Tuesday, Oct. 4, on Providing Healthy Support Systems for Latino LGBTQ+ Youth

EveryMind will host a virtual Spanish language town hall meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, for parents, caregivers, educators and mental health professionals who care for LGBTQ+ youth. The event is being held as part of activities recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.

Objectives of the town hall meeting will include:

• Defining common language and acronyms to convey inclusive language.
• Recognizing risk factors that increase the chances LGBTQ+ youth will experience a mental health disorder.
• Identifying ways family members, school staff and mental health professionals can support the mental wellness of LGBTQ+ youth.
• Highlighting local and national resources available to support LGBTQ+ youth.

The event will be streamed live on Facebook. To view the meeting, go to https://fb.me/e/2eBxyHN2d.

For more information about the meeting, go to LGBTQIA+ YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH TOWN HALL SERIES (every-mind.org).