Shetland Pride team to distribute mental health and wellbeing leaflets
LEAFLETS will soon be delivered to every home and business in Shetland as part of an LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing campaign.
The Shetland Pride project, funded by the Scottish Government, aims to support, help and improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ+ folk on Shetland and to make mental health a community concern.
A total of 12,500 leaflets will be distributed from 28 February.
Meanwhile the rainbow flag is flying on top of Lerwick Town Hall today (Friday) to mark the end of LGBT History month and to show the council’s support and solidarity with the community.
The first Shetland Pride event is taking place on 2 July this year to allow the LGBTQ+ community and the families of LGBTQ+ folk on Shetland and beyond to celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion.
The pride team has produced a six-minute film called The Cookie – Acceptance is Everything that “subtly illustrates and addresses the many issues LGBTQ+ people face”.
The movie was produced in Shetland by Chris Harris with help from the Brenna Players.
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