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Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island), candidate for State Senator, 10th Legislative District, posted this on her Facebook page on .
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September is Suicide Prevention Month
As an LGBTQ+ community, we know that mental health challenges can feel overwhelming. We want you to know you’re not alone. Remember, it’s okay to reach out for help – whether you need someone to talk to or want to support a friend, your voice matters. You are never alone.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a trusted friend or a mental health professional. Let’s support each other this month and always.
Here are a few resources for anyone in need of help – all available 24/7:
The Trevor Project – support for LGBTQ+ youth by text, chat, or phone: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline – connects LGBTQ+ older people with friendly responders. For LGBTQ+ elders and caretakers.: https://www.sageusa.org/hearme/
Trans Lifeline – staffed by transgender people for transgender people: call 877-565-8860 or visit https://translifeline.org/
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (not specific to LGBTQ+): call 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line (not specific to LGBTQ+) – Text TALK to 741-741: https://www.crisistextline.org/
Finding LGBTQ-Friendly Therapy: https://screening.mhanational.org/content/how-do-i-find-lgbtq-friendly-therapy/?layout=mhats,actions_h
TrevorSpace – An online international peer-to-peer community for LGBTQ young people and their friends: https://www.trevorspace.org/?utm_source=trevor_website&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=get_help_page
On The Ballot in August 2024
| State Senator, LD 10 | Denny Sandberg (D-Camano Island) Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) Ron Muzzall (R-Oak Harbor), the incumbent |
| State Representative, LD 10, Posn 1 | Carrie R. Kennedy (R-Oak Harbor) Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam (R-Arlington) Clyde Shavers (D-Oak Harbor), the incumbent |
| State Representative, LD 10, Posn 2 | Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor), the incumbent Gary Wray (R-Coupeville) |
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