2026 June - Happy Pride Month

Happy Pride! June is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and joy of LGBTQ+ communities while also recognizing the ongoing work toward safety, equity, and inclusion. At SARA, we know that LGBTQ+ individuals experience sexual violence at disproportionately high rates and often face additional barriers when seeking support and healing.

We are committed to providing trauma-informed, affirming services where every survivor is met with compassion, respect, and dignity. This month, and every month, we honor the courage of LGBTQ+ survivors and celebrate the power of community, advocacy, and visibility. Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and seen.

We are here for you,

The SARA Staff

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Resources 🏳️‍🌈

A special shoutout to our local community partner, the Rivanna Area Queer Center! RAQC offers a welcoming space to connect, build community, and access support through events like stitch night, board game night, drop-in therapy, and a 12-step recovery group. We encourage you to explore their many programs and check out their events page to learn more.

A Self-Care Guide for LGBTQ+ Young People

LGBTQ+ Provider Database for Parents and Caregivers: A directory of LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming family-building providers, including fertility clinics, cryobanks, midwives, doulas, surrogacy clinics, and more.

Connect 24/7 With The Trevor Project Crisis Line: If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.

Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Loved Ones

Pronouns: Why They Matter

Breaking Binaries Worksheet: Use this worksheet to understand how you personally understand your assigned sex, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. You can use this tool as a conversation starter about non-binary identities.