Self care and wellness resources for Black LGBTQ+ Young People Self Care View this post on Instagram A post shared by akt (@aktcharity) 11 Black People Share Big and Small Ways They’re Caring for Themselves Black Mental Health: 7 Self-Care Tips If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Struggling Supporting black LGBTQ+ mental health - The Trevor Project View this post on Instagram Everything I am feeling is valid. Repeat it. 🖤 A post shared by BLACK MINDS MATTER U.K (@blackmindsmatter.uk) on Jun 15, 2020 at 1:05pm PDT View this post on Instagram M I N D M A T T E R S: You don't need to give everyone access to you. #blackmindsmatter #blacklivesmatter A post shared by BLACK MINDS MATTER U.K (@blackmindsmatter.uk) on Jun 8, 2020 at 7:01am PDT View this post on Instagram Hello wonderful young people 🌼 another week has tested our queer, trans, non-binary, black and people of colour communities, so we've hand-picked some reminders for you this weekend. Which of these do you need to hear today? 💖 . . 1. 'Self care is not selfish' written in yellow letters on a green background 2. 'There's always space for you' written in white on a backdrop of a galaxy in space 3. 'It's okay to be vulnerable' written above a field of cacti with pink and yellow flowers 4. 'Emotions are fleeting, you will not feel this way forever' written in a speech bubble coming out of the beak of a lovely flamingo . . We love these mental health affirming and honest drawings by @crazyheadcomics 🌟 . . #selfcare #mentalhealth #vulnerability #emotions #QTIBPOC #LGBTQ #youth A post shared by Colours Youth Network (@coloursyouthuk) on Jun 19, 2020 at 1:44am PDT Housing Citizens Advice can provide advice if you are discriminated against in your housing situation akt can provide advice and support if you're LGBTQ+, aged 16-25 and struggling with your housing situation Mental Health View this post on Instagram Dissociation is a trauma response where you were physically there but mentally spaced out and you might not have any memories. 🧠 A post shared by BLACK MINDS MATTER U.K (@blackmindsmatter.uk) on Jun 20, 2020 at 6:55am PDT Black Minds Matter UK provide free therapy sessions with Black therapists Samaritans can be reached on: 116 123 Give us a Shout - text SHOUT to 85258 to speak to a trained and empathetic volunteer Useful links Click here to find your nearest youth group LGBT Foundation host monthly events for LBTQ+ women of colour/BAME women need support? donate volunteer news events Manage Cookie Preferences