Support

Coming March 16: Taking the Long Road Home

A young, queer, Black Panamanian filmmaker takes a journey of faith and discovery with Black spiritual leaders from diverse backgrounds. Through conversation and contemplation, each leader—two trans, one gay, one queer, and two straight, cisgender parents of a lesbian daughter—shares their own personal story of cultural, societal, spiritual, and personal challenges as they work to create spiritual homes for themselves and others.

PFLAG National is proud to uplift the work of filmmaker Qiydaar Foster as he shares his deeply personal story at the intersections of identity, family, and faith. Visit pflag.org/LongRoadHome for a new promo and additional resources. 

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Education

Three Steps to Being a Better Ally for #BiHealthMonth

March is Bisexual+ Health Month. Here are some resources to help you be a better ally to bi+ people:

1. Learn: Visit the Bisexual Resource Center’s page about Bi+ Health Awareness Month to learn about the month and what you can do to take part. Read up on some statistics and facts about the issues that bi+ people face in healthcare.
2. Watch: View on-demand sessions of PFLAG Academy Online dedicated to the Bisexual+ community, including Bisexual+ 101 and our Advanced Bisexual+ Allyship. Additionally, take a look at some episodes of Something To Talk About Live! dedicated to bi+ issues, including episodes from July 2020, March 2021, and September 2021. Then, stay tuned for this Thursday’s episode featuring guests from Still Bisexual and the Bisexual Resource Center!
3. Share: Share resources from PFLAG National about Bisexual+ Health Month all month long. Follow great organizations like Bisexual Resource Center on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram--and be sure to use the hashtag #BiHealthMonth to raise awareness.

Advocacy

HHS Announces Guidance and Support for Transgender Youth

Aligned with President Biden’s meaningful statement of support for transgender youth, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Becerra issued a statement re-affirming the agency’s support for transgender youth and their families, and the healthcare providers and state welfare agencies who serve them. 

• For Parents and Families: Use the OCR online complaint portal to report family mistreatment on the basis of gender identity or disability in seeking to access gender-affirming health care.
• For Healthcare Providers: Review and report violations of HHS’s guidance on patient privacy, which clarifies that, despite the Texas government’s threat, healthcare providers are not required to disclose private patient information related to gender affirming care.
• For State Child Welfare Agencies: An HHS Information Memorandum clarifies that states should use their child welfare systems to advance safety and support for LGBTQI+ youth, including transgender youth, which can include access to gender-affirming care.

Something to Talk About...Live!

March is Bisexual+ Health Awareness Month

Did you know that only 33% of women and 39% of men who are bisexual+ are out to their healthcare provider? Or that people who are bi+ are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders than their gay and lesbian counterparts?  

Join us this Thursday, March 10th at 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT for Something To Talk About Live, where we will be discussing Lauren Krouse’s article in Prevention, “Bisexual People Are Facing a Public Health Crisis. Better Representation Could Help.” with Still Bisexual’s Nicole Kristal and the Bisexual Resource Center’s Andrea Holland.

You can watch live on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, or Twitter.

For more information--and to check out our discussion questions in advance--visit pflagnation.al/STTALive-031022.