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Happy Pride Month!

Pride Month is celebrated each month to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, which was a pivotal event in the fight for LGBTQIA+2 rights. This month serves as a celebration of the culture, but also a call for continued advocacy for equality and acceptance.

More than 60% of people who identify as LGBTQIA+2 have experienced domestic, family or intimate partner violence and abuse in their lifetime. However, many people who identify as LGBTQIA+2 fear seeking help due to barriers, like lack of availability or awareness of support, fear of anti-LGBTQIA+2 stigmas when reporting, and fear of retaliation.

Here at New Hope, we provide services and support for all people, including the LGBTQIA+2 community. We are a safe and welcoming space for all who identify.

June is PTSD Awareness Month

Approximately 13 million adults in the U.S. struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD typically develops after an individual faces one or more traumatic events in their lifetime. Survivors of sexual violence are at the highest risk of 29.5% of developing PTSD.

There are several risk factors for the increased risk in PTSD development in domestic violence survivors due to: severity and duration of the abuse, repeat exposure to physical, verbal, mental, or sexual abuse, and a constant environment of unpredictability and constant threats.

Recovery from PTSD in domestic violence survivors is a journey that requires time, patience, and support. If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, reach out to New Hope’s 24/7 hotline for support: 1-800-323-HOPE (4763).

June is Men's National Health Month

1 in 4 men in the United States has endured severe physical violence from an intimate partner. However, only 2 in 5 men reported experiencing intimate partner violence at some point in their lifetime.

Men face unique pressures when it comes to mental well-being. Even while living in a time when there’s growing recognition of the importance of mental health, men are about 45 percent less likely to seek help. This month helps to bring awareness to and educate men on taking care of themselves physically and mentally.