Welcoming Resources
A listing of local speakers, trainers, coaches, poets, and storytellers in the Blue Ridge region who focus on topics that seek to create a more welcoming world.
NOTES: Listings marked with an * were entered by Blue Ridge Pride based on available sources and recommendations. | We do not charge for listings. Upon submission, we ask listers to consider a donation, but their donations do not affect their listing.
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Gay Gay Travel Index
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Spartacus publishes both a domestic and international index of countries and states indicating how LGBTQ-friendly they are. Resource Types: Database, Newsfeed, Directory, Calendar, Guide, Reference, International, National Relevant To: Travel & Adventure |
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| National Alliance on Mental Illness – North Carolina |
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. The offer a hotline, local contacts, and online resources for addressing mental health issues. Resource Types: Advice, Advocacy, Hotline, Helpline, Self-Study Materials & Videos Relevant To: Health & Wellness |
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| Unique Mental Health Challenges for the LGBTQI Community |
This guide includes three sections: 1. mental health risk factors unique to members of the LGBTQI community; 2. How to find the right mental health professional; 3. A list of LGBTQI mental health resources. Resource Types: Guide, Reference, National Relevant To: Gender & Sexual Identity, Health & Wellness |
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| Welcoming America Social Cohesion Series- |
Welcoming America’s series of articles on social cohesion explores what Welcoming America and other national- and local-level thought leaders and practitioners have learned about engaging long-term members of receiving communities to advance immigrant inclusion and build stronger, more cohesive communities. Resource Types: Articles, Personal Accounts, Case Studies, Guide, Reference, National Relevant To: Equity & Inclusion |
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| Hidden Tribes: A Study of America’s Polarized Landscape |
A majority of Americans (the “Exhausted Majority”) are fed up by America’s polarization. They know we have more in common than that which divides us: our belief in freedom, equality, and the pursuit of the American dream. The Hidden Tribes project seeks to help people to understand the roots of … Hidden Tribes: A Study of America’s Polarized Landscape Read More Resource Types: Guide, Reference, National, Self-Study Materials & Videos Relevant To: Equity & Inclusion, Government & Communities |
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| [York County] Business Leaders Say Employers Need Welcoming Workplaces to Thrive |
As the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, getting sidelined workers back into the workforce is a priority. But, as the U.S. population becomes more diverse, some say increasing diversity in the workplace is a matter of survival. In York County, the Welcoming Workplaces initiative is designed to help employers … [York County] Business Leaders Say Employers Need Welcoming Workplaces to Thrive Read More Resource Types: Articles, Personal Accounts, Case Studies, National Relevant To: Equity & Inclusion, Work & Commerce |
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Inclusive Services for LGBT Older Adults: A Practical Guide to Creating Welcoming Agencies
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First published in March of 2012 and updated May 18, 2020 – This publication helps to answers the question: “How can our mainstream aging organization provide inclusive and welcoming services to older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults?” Written with suggestions, tips and practical ideas from mainstream aging providers in … Inclusive Services for LGBT Older Adults: A Practical Guide to Creating Welcoming Agencies Read More Resource Types: Guide, Reference, National Relevant To: Seniors & Retirees |
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| Resources for Moving Towards a Welcoming and Inclusive Churches |
This website offers a truly comprehensive, ecumenical, and global set of resources for any congregation wising to welcome and support their LGBTQ neighbors. It , including guides, training materials, links, and directories. Resource Types: Database, Newsfeed, Directory, Calendar, Guide, Reference, International, Self-Study Materials & Videos Relevant To: Faith & Spirit |
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Bridging Differences Playbook
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As part of the Bridging Differences initiative at the University of California at Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, this playbook synthesizes the core skills and strategies for bridging political, racial, religious, and other divides to support positive dialogue, relationships, and understanding between groups or individuals. Welcoming America is cited on … Bridging Differences Playbook Read More Resource Types: Guide, Reference Relevant To: Equity & Inclusion, Work & Commerce |
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Equity Over Everything
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Equity Over Everything (EOE) specializes in equity audits, consultations, and education/training of individuals, businesses, and organizations. EOE has a sincere passion for facilitating organizations through policy, practice, and procedural changes that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. Resource Types: Consulting, Coaching, Mentoring, Custom Workshops for Groups, Design, Build, Implement, Local to WNC, Scheduled Workshops (in-person), Scheduled Workshops (online) Relevant To: Equity & Inclusion, Work & Commerce |