LGBTQ+ Youth Substance Use Prevention Summit
Join Safe & Sound's 27th Street West Drug Free Coalition, the 53206 Drug-Free Communities Project, and the City of Milwaukee Tobacco-Free Alliance for their first-ever LGBTQ+ Youth Substance Use Prevention Summit, which includes a resource fair, panel discussion, video presentations, and a drag show!
The goal is to educate and support both young members of the LGBTQ+ community (ages 12-24) and their allies. Coalition members will educate LGBTQ+ young people on how to use coping mechanisms that will help them avoid the urge to use substances, as well as opening up a support network that will enable LGBTQ+ youth to connect with peers who have had similar experiences. Additionally, parents, teachers, and other LGBTQ+ allies will learn how to be better supports and in what ways they may strive to further understand those unique struggles that LGBTQ+ youth may face. In providing both LGBTQ+ youth and their allies with education and tools to be more supportive, the organizers hope to reduce the likelihood of LGBTQ+ youth substance use.
Panelists include:
• Stacy Clark, Intersectionality Among Men Program Coordinator, Diverse & Resilient
• Elle Halo, Health Connections, Inc.
• Kaila, youth entrepreneur
• michael munson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of FORGE
• Ryan Shorey, Assistant Professor of Psychology, UW-Milwaukee
• Megan Simonson, Aide, Whitnall High School
After the discussion, participants will be treated to performances from Nick Bone-Us, Lady J, Coco Monet, Sylvia Nyxx, and Montell Infiniti Ross.
This FREE community event will take place at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Stackner Cabaret, 108 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, on Thursday, August 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. RSVP now!
