Stonewall Alliance Chico

Did you know November is National Homeless and Runaway Prevention Month? NVRPM is a public campaign designed to draw attention to the often hidden lives and experiences of homeless, at-risk, and runaway youth. Throughout the month of November, we will be shining a light on how you can show support for them!... One simple way to begin is by sharing posts about NVPRM, follow a local shelter and support program on social media, donate gently used clothing and/or household goods, or sponsor a donor drive or fundraiser of your own. For more information on how you can show support, please visit: 1800runaway.org/nrvpm | Instagram.com/1800runaway And please support and follow our friends at 6th Street Center for Youth at: Facebook.com/@6thStreetCenter.org Or Youth For Change at: Facebook.com/@youthforchangebuttecounty.org #NVRPM2020 #6ThStreetCenterForYouth #YouthForChange

Did you know that more LGBT*Q+ candidates ran for political office this year than in the history of the United States? Better political representation aids in protecting our rights as citizens! We wanted to take a minute and highlight a few of these incredible people working to show up and speak out: Delaware: Sarah McBride has made history as becoming the highest-ranking transgender elected official, and the very first openly transgender person to serve in State Senate, def...eating Senator Steve Washington. Other transgender women who won at the state-level include Taylor Smalls of Vermont and Stephanie Byers of Kansas. Georgia: Kim Jackson has won in the Georgia State Senate this year, making her one of a growing number of Black LGBT*Q+ women senators to hold seats in political office. This makes Senator Jackson the first in Georgia to represent the LGBT*Q+ community, in a state sorely lagging in this area. Florida: Michelle Raynor, has been elected to the Florida State House of Representatives as a Civil Rights Lawyer within the state, she is well-known for taking on cases that involve racial and social justice. This includes her tireless work as a legal advocate for families of victims of police brutality. She plans to focus on affordable housing, stable living wages, and education, among other concerns. Tennessee: Torrey Harris and Eddie Mannis have also made history as Tennessee’s first openly LGBT*Q+ elected candidates, both elected to the House of Representatives. Rep. Harris will represent Memphis, TN having received 78% of the votes for his district. The former Mayor, Rep. Eddie Mannis, will serve on behalf of Knoxville, TN. The two (Harris [Democrat] and Mannis [Republican]) have worked to find common ground in their campaigns, in order to serve their state together. Congratulations and a heartfelt thank you, to these officials advocating for our hard-fought rights. We will be highlighting these historic candidates throughout the week, so please stay tuned!

We know today is an intense day for many people, and we wanted to remind you that we're right here beside you. Practice self-care, and know that if you have to turn off the news or tune out for a minute (or as long as you need) it doesn't mean you don't care. No matter what happens, we'll keep fighting for you all. [ by @Sa.Liiine]

Season's screamings, Chico! We're wishing you all a safe and wonderful Halloween. From all of us at Stonewall Alliance Center of Chico _________________________... (Pictured: some of our wonderful team, all dressed up) Marin - | Conner & Emma - | Ellie Butterbean & Yogi - | Natalie - | Alyssa - )

Did you miss the clinic earlier today? We have got ya covered! Check out this video from a previous session, or if you wish to meet one on one, we have appointments available by contacting us at: [email protected] or give us a call at: 530-893-3336

In between all the noise of an unprecedented election season, we wanted to take a moment to check in especially with our members of the LGBT*Q+ youth community. We know that repeated exposure to news stories and toxic political rhetoric can cause anyone a great deal of stress. To help you cope with often intense emotions surrounding this season, the Trevor Project has provided some resources and tips on self-care, adding: there is no correct way to process or respond to wh...at is going on in the world right now. It’s key to find what works best for you. (Tia Dole, PhD, CCOO). You can find the complete article and resources here: https://buff.ly/3eijE67 If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or suicidal, contact The Trevor Project's TrevorLifeline 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386. Counseling is also available 24/7 via chat every day at https://buff.ly/2MFTxvE, or by texting START to 678-678. And we remind everyone in need of a friend, space to connect, or someone to talk to, that we’re here to support you in any way we can! Our sliding scale counseling services are available through telehealth at this time, and we are accepting new clients. To connect with the team, please call the confidential counseling line at 530.809.2485 or email us, at [email protected] We also offer a number of digital events and support groups on a weekly to monthly basis, to keep you connected to the community. You can view these events by visiting us at: https://buff.ly/35NJ73A or https://buff.ly/34K9BDT Together, we’ll get through this. Images courtesy of Our Minds Matter and Idealist

Reminder: This free workshop for people in the Trans* Community (and those advocating for them who wish to learn more about this topic) takes place tomorrow, Friday, October 30th, from 12 pm to 1:30 pm! Marin will be walking participants through the process, timeline, and paperwork related to changing their legal name and gender markers on official documents. This event is online via Zoom, so be sure to create an account (it's free) prior to accessing. If you are unable to ...attend this time, please note that we will be posting a recording of a previous workshop on our Facebook page at 6 pm next Friday night. We also provide these are services regularly through our center and if you need assistance, we'd be happy to help you! If you wish to schedule an appointment for questions about the process, and further assistance, you can email us at [email protected] or give us a call at: 530-893-3336 No registration required. Zoom link will be posted at www.stonewallchico.com/TransWeek the day of the event.

Reminder: LGBT*Q+ teens ages 13-18, our Halloween themed Teen Game Night is in a couple of hours! Wear your costume (not required) and play games, as we get into the spirit of this spooky season. Beginning at 6:30 pm - Zoom Link ID:86846899710 We'll be using Zoom as a platform, so you'll want to make sure you create a Zoom account ahead of time (it's free.) Message us on Facebook, email us at [email protected] or call us at (530) 893-3336 if you need help accessing the event.

There's still time to register for any one of these free roundtable discussion sessions! All sessions will take place online via Zoom. See details and register now at stonewallchico.com/transweek Thursday Morning, 10/29, 9 am - 11 am Counselor & Mental Health Provider Roundtable Discussion/ Q&A A free roundtable discussion for people working or training in the mental health field. Share and learn with peers & experts. NO CEUs offered for this discussion session. Free to att...end. Thursday Afternoon, 10/29, 4pm - 6 pm Educator and School Staff Roundtable Discussion/ Q&A A free roundtable discussion/ Q&A session for anyone working with youth in an educational setting to share and learn with peers & experts. No CEs offered. Friday, 10/30, 8 am - 10 am Medical Providers Roundtable Discussion/ Q&A Free Roundtable Discussion on Friday morning, October 30th to share and learn with peers and experts on the important topic of healthcare and the Trans* Community. Saturday, 10/31 10 am - 11:30 am Parents and Families of Trans* Youth Roundtable Discussion A free roundtable discussion for folks like yourself to connect with one another. Share information, ask questions, find support. No CEs offered.

Hey teens, are you not sure what to do for Halloween this year? ...It's okay boo, we got you! Wednesday, October 28th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm we're hosting a spooktacular edition of Teen Game Night. This Halloween gathering is open to any LGBT*Q+ and ally teens (13-18). Wear a costume (or not, it's totally fine), and join us for online games and socializing. ... We'll be using Zoom as a platform, so you'll want to make sure you create a Zoom account ahead of time (it's free.) Message us on Facebook, email us at [email protected] or call us at (530) 893-3336 for the Zoom link.

Today is #IntersexAwarenessDay! Children born intersex are often forced into surgery without their consent so that they can be ‘fixed’. These painful surgeries, often given in secret, can cause intersex children to grow up without any knowledge of their identity. We wanted to take a moment to share one of several amazing and informative posts in honor of some of the work being done to combat these harmful attitudes and practices brought to us by the good folks at InterACT