For the month of September, Legacy recognizes National Recovery Month. By Susie Loredo, LMSW Recovery Month is the perfect time to talk about building a life you don’t want to relapse from. Everyone has their own definition of a good life, but there are some basics that everyone working toward recovery should consider. SAMHSA’s …
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Jun
Jun
Though the festivals are cancelled or postponed across the country, that doesn’t mean that the spirit of Pride itself has been shuttered. By Barrett White The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a temporary hold on large social gatherings like Pride parades, concerts, festivals – you name it. That doesn’t mean that Pride itself is …
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May
May
May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. By Barrett White In 1990, the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder, a decision that activists called long overdue. In 2004, the anniversary of the decision, May 17, became the international observance day to celebrate and empower the community. The International …
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May
May
Twelve-step programs are the cornerstone of balanced mental health for many struggling with alcohol use. When you can’t gather, how can you coalesce among peers? By Barrett White Nobody should struggle alone. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are thought to be as bad as – if not worse than, in some cases – withdrawals from heavy …
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Apr
Apr
By Barrett White Sunday, April 26 is Lesbian Visibility Day, 2020. The LGBTQ+ movement for equality owes a lot to the hard work of the lesbian community. Each April, the community recognizes lesbians past and present for their contributions to equality. After all, right here in Houston, we were the first major city in …
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Apr
Apr
Eliminating the stigma begins with knowing your status. By Barrett White On average, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there are nearly 40,000 new HIV transmissions every year, with the highest rates found in the South—and of major cities in the South, Houston is a hotbed for new infections. In the most …
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Feb
Feb
The day is observed annually on February 7. This year’s theme is, “We’re in this together.” By Barrett White In Harris County, nearly half of all people living with HIV are Black. Meanwhile, the Black community only makes up less than 20% of the population of Harris County. The importance of equitable HIV outreach …
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Jan
Jan
If you are a Legacy patient at our Baytown clinic, we want to hear from you. On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Legacy will host its Patient Story Program at our Baytown Clinic, providing patients with FREE family photos, or business head shots, as a “thank you” for sharing your Legacy success story. At Legacy, we …
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Nov
November 13 through November 19 is Transgender Awareness Week, followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. During this time, Legacy honors the transgender community who have helped pave the way for LGBTQ+ equality. By Barrett White The LGBTQ+ community has seen much progress over the last 50 years. Individuals identifying as lesbian, …
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Oct
October marks National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We take this time to celebrate survivors, remember victims, and educate ourselves on this important issue. By Kristy Miller, Clinical Social Worker The numbers speak for themselves: On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one …