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A day of reflection, resilience, and recognition dedicated to advancing equity, uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, and promoting mental wellness.\r\n\r\n<em>\u201cBeyond Celebration: Centering Equity, Wellness &amp; Voice<\/em><strong>,\u201d<\/strong> will take place at the Legislative Office Building and in the north lobby of the Capitol.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Panel Discussion<\/u><\/strong><strong>: Mental Health &amp; Healing<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>1:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/strong>\r\n<strong>Legislative Office Building, Hearing Room 1B<\/strong>\r\nModerated by Melvette Hill, Executive Director of CWCSEO, this engaging discussion will explore the growing mental health challenges facing LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, including the impacts of stigma, isolation, and limited access to affirming care. Featuring the voices of youth, young adults, and advocates, the panel will highlight the urgent need for inclusive supports and community-driven healing.\r\n\r\n<strong>\r\nPanelists Include:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Taylor Tucker<\/strong>, Health Equity Solutions<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Juan Fonseca<\/strong>, LGBTQ+ Advocate<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Brett Bordonaro<\/strong>, LGBTQ+ Advocate<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Genesis Jones<\/strong>, Student &amp; LGBTQ+ Advocate<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>\r\nSpoken Word Performances: <\/strong>Be moved by the powerful voices of <strong>Larry Roeming<\/strong> and <strong>Aalex\u00ffz Jim\u00e9nez<\/strong>, who will share original pieces centered on identity, empowerment, and healing through community.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>\r\nResource Fair<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3:30 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/strong>\r\n<strong>North Lobby, State Capitol<\/strong>\r\nMeet with local and statewide organizations offering essential resources, support services, and advocacy tools for Connecticut\u2019s LGBTQ+ community and allies.\r\n\r\nJoin us in fostering equity, honoring pride, and amplifying voices.\r\n\r\nFor additional information, please contact <strong>Denise Drummond<\/strong> at <strong><a href=\"mailto:denise.drummond@cga.ct.gov\">denise.drummond@cga.ct.gov<\/a><\/strong>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"],"_event_description":["field_633346bc374e2"],"_uag_page_assets":["a:9:{s:3:\"css\";s:0:\"\";s:2:\"js\";s:0:\"\";s:18:\"current_block_list\";a:0:{}s:8:\"uag_flag\";b:0;s:11:\"uag_version\";s:10:\"1774960001\";s:6:\"gfonts\";a:0:{}s:10:\"gfonts_url\";s:0:\"\";s:12:\"gfonts_files\";a:0:{}s:14:\"uag_faq_layout\";b:0;}"],"_elementor_page_assets":["a:0:{}"]},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Melvette Hill","author_link":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/author\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events\/5854","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/events"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5854"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"sub_commission","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.cga.ct.gov\/cwcseo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sub_commission?post=5854"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}