Shout - here for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride and beyond
My name is Michael and I’m Shout’s Clinical Practitioner Manager. My time at Shout started in 2018 when I became a Shout Volunteer, before the official service launch in May 2019.
At the time, I was working in the NHS as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. I left the NHS after 20 years to take up a permanent role at Shout and now manage our team of Clinical Practitioners.
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We are here for everyone during June, but as it’s Pride Month, we wanted to remind anyone in the LGBTQ+ community we are here for YOU! We have a lot of experience in working with my community and are here to offer a friendly and non-judgemental ear.
41% of Shout texters identify as LGBTQ+ and we are a confidential and supportive place to turn if you need help at any time of day or night.
I feel the work we do at Shout is vital. We offer a safe, confidential place for anyone to reach out and seek support via text - even better, it's free! Our work couldn't happen without our dedicated, committed, selfless volunteers who give up their free time with their friends and family to support our texters - the human kindness we see from our volunteers is often overwhelming.
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Pride can mean many things for individuals but Pride, for me, is about community, acceptance, non-judgemental attitudes and happiness.
If you need any support, know that we are here, 24/7, 365 days a year…. Pride (and our text support) isn't just for June!
