2024 Pride Events In DeKalb County And Resources
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride month! DeKalb Pride is excited to present a list of different activities throughout the month to celebrate Pride. DeKalb Pride is organized by an all volunteer committee with support from multiple local non-profit organizations. We exist to celebrate and connect the LGBTQIA+ community in DeKalb County. Below is a list of events throughout DeKalb County for you to attend and enjoy. For more information, or to find out more about DeKalb Pride, click HERE.
2024 Pride Events:
- Saturday June 22nd – Pride Formal at Sycamore UMC from 5p-8p.
- Sunday June 23rd – Pride Worship Service TBA.
- Wednesday June 26th – Queer Movement | Gay Straight Alliance Support Group from 7-8:30pm.
- Thursday June 27th – In Store Craft at Michaels from 3p-6p..
If you or anyone you know are in need of any kind of assistance, there is help available. Here is a list of resources available.
Resources:
(866) 488-7386
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
(800) 273-8255 (Online Chat Available)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Text START to 741-741
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender National Hotline:
(888) 843-4564
The GLBT National Youth Talkline (Youth Serving Youth Through Age 25)
(800) 246-7743
Both provide telephone, online private one-to-one chat, and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.
(877) 565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
Youth Information
The National Runaway Safeline:
(800) RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.
(212) 461-4401
The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves. True Colors United runs a database of service providers.
Self Abuse Finally Ends (S.A.F.E)
Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support, and therapy referrals.
HIV/AIDS Information
AIDS in Prison Project Hotline:
(718) 378-7022 (English and Spanish)
This hotline provides HIV and AIDS information for prisoners, and accepts collect calls.
(800) 342-AIDS / (800) 344-7432 (Spanish) / (800) 243-7889 (TDD)
Other Hotlines
U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline:
(800) 799-7233 (English and Spanish) (800) 787-3224 (TTY)
They also have an online chat feature available. Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides life saving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Highly trained, experienced advocates offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in over 170 languages.
Pride Institute: (800) 547-7433 (Available 24/7)
Chemical dependency/mental health referral and information hotline for the LGBTQ community.
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):
(800) 656-HOPE / (800) 810-7440 (TTY)
The nation’s largest organization fighting sexual violence, RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims, and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.