LGBTQ+ Pride
My Good Brain stands with the LGBTQ+ community and the important role of mental health. Access information from our growing list of educational and support resources below.
Learn more about how LGBTQ2+ Pride is mental health and discover ways to celebrate for yourself or in support of someone else, in our blog post written by Ashley Krombach (she/her).
Celebrating LGBTQ2+ Pride is Celebrating Mental Health
Being an LGBTQ+ Ally
Download this free resource, provided by the Human Rights Campaign, to educate yourself on the what it means to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community and what it means to be an ally for LGBTQ+ people.
BIPOC LGBTQ+ Pride
20 Journal Prompts for self-care, finding joy, and healing this Pride month.
Download this free journal prompts page to reflect on your experiences, understand yourself better, and make discoveries through writing.
Feel free to share with your friends and family.
Available Books
Children’s Books
Ages 3-5
Ages 4-8
Ages 10+
YouTube Content
Pop’n ‘Olly has a collection of videos and educational content for children, parents, carers & teachers about the LGBTQ+ community.
PinkNews covers worldwide news for the LGBTQ+ Community.
Susan Cottrell, the Christian mom behind freedhearts.org, gives advice to parents of LGBTQ+ kids.
The Dove Self-Esteem Project and Steven Universe (2023):
Check out this awesome collaboration between Dove and Cartoon Network, where they included a confidence guide and an e-book about building self-esteem
Lego and “Everyone is Awesome!”
LGBTQ+ Podcasts
STD TESTING
STD TESTING
Find free and confidential STD testing in and around Santa Ana. With clinics serving youth as young as 13 and all sexual orientations, search for non-discriminatory testing you can count on.
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in June and beyond with these pride anthems.
MGB Pride Playlist
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
24/7 Services
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Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate services
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The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text "START” to 678-678
An Update about Services:
Please note that the specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are set to be removed by July 17, 2025. For more information, read NPR’s Health News Article here.
While the 988 Lifeline overall will still be active for all users, there remains a crucial need for specialized care and accessibility to LGBTQ+ resources and support. Lifelines such as The Trevor Project and Trans Lifeline (check their page for their operating hours) continue to be available.
