MHIR DEI Email Blast 11/27-12/1/23

 Hello MHIR,  

 

It’s so important that we take care of ourselves and each other, if there’s a way we can support you in this, please reach out 

 

*These suggestions might not be supportive to you, and that’s ok!! Drop us a line to tell us about what’s been  

 

P.S., Many NYT and HBR articles are free through MH – The MH Library can assist with access at library@mainehealth.org  

  • Please NOTE: If titles are listed, they have been COPIED EXACTLY from the news source; this is intended to help with links being searchable. If you would like to read one of these articles and it is behind a paywall, please request it from the library 

 

Uplifting News and Empowering Information   

 

Meet our 2023 Mainers To Be Thankful For 

 

Virtual reproductive and sexual health care clinic expands into Maine 

 

An initiative to train hairdressers in mental health counseling is providing relief to hundreds of clients in a region with the world’s least access to therapy. 

 

Trans human rights activist named on BBC’s 100 Women list 

 

Newsworthy and noteworthy for this week: 

 

Malaga Island is designated as a nationally historic place 

 

Portland won't pause homeless sweeps this winter. Now what? 

 

Gov. Mills, tribal leaders hold three-hour summit on sovereignty issues 

 

What we know about the shooting of 3 Palestinian students in Vermont *TW/CW 

 

Food pantries in Maine continue to see high demand 

 

 

Upcoming Events:  

 

12/12: MHIR DEI Group 

 

1/30: MHIR DEI Group hosts Dr. Bonnie Swenor 

 

Know about other events? Share it with us on Slack!  

 

Resources:  

 

Support is available during this difficult time for fellow Mainers. Here are some resources to know about:  

CRISIS LINE: 1-888-568-1112 

INTENTIONAL WARM LINE: 1-866-771-9276 

TEEN TEXT SUPPORT LINE: 207-515-8398 Available from NAMI Maine every day from 12pm - 10pm for youth 13 - 24 years old. 

 

Legalize ME: A Comprehensive Guide to Legally Changing your Name and Gender Markers in the State of Maine by Violet Hart is now available at Print: A Bookstore 

 

11 Mental Health Resources for the Latinx Community 

 

American Psychological Association’s Inclusive Language Guide 

 

American Psychological Association’s Bias-Free Language Guide 

 

American Medical Association’s Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts 

 

Out Maine’s Terminology Guide 

 

NEJM’s video – A Sense of Belonging 

 

How to be an activist without burning out  

 

UCLA’s Recognizing Microaggressions and the Messages They Send  

Want to stay up to date on MH Governmental Affairs? Email Sarah Calder (scalder@mainehealth.org) to receive their newsletter 

 

Dates to be aware of (Know of others? Drop us a line!) 

October is 

LGBTQ+ History Month  

November is  

Native American Heritage Month 

 

11/1-11/2  

Día de Muertos 

 

11/11 

Veteran’s Day 

11/12 

Diwali 

11/13-11/19 

11/20 

Transgender Awareness Week  

Transgender Day of Remembrance 

11/23 

 

Thanksgiving – which for many Indigenous communities is a national day of mourning. Check out this piece on uplifting Native Americans during this holiday and beyond 

 and this Indigenous Perspective of Thanksgiving Resources 

 

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