Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
Official: Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025
IntroducedJune 5, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill aims to enhance mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth by providing funding and resources to support their well-being and prevent bullying. It also ensures that funds cannot be used for harmful conversion therapy practices.
If you are an LGBTQ+ youth or support one, this bill could improve access to mental health resources and create safer environments.
Affects: LGBTQ+ youth and their families, as well as caregivers and educators.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill provides grants to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth. 2. It funds resources for crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. 3. The bill requires training for caregivers to better support LGBTQ+ youth. 4. It promotes guidelines to prevent bullying in schools targeting LGBTQ+ youth. 5. The bill prohibits the use of funds for conversion therapy practices.
Who is affected?
LGBTQ+ youth and their families, as well as caregivers and educators.