The LGBTQ face numerous challenges

In America, the LGBTQ community faces many problems

In America, the LGBTQ community faces many problems, including bigotry and social ostracism. The majority of LGBTQ teenagers become estranged from their neighborhoods, colleges, and families. The majority of LGBT teens have confirmed being subjected to physical assault in a variety of settings since coming out. Many young people face the burden of having to tolerate verbal and physical abuse in their educational establishments because of their sexual identity. The myriad difficulties that these youths encounter in their various environments lead greatly to the growth of mental health issues such as depression and suicidal thoughts (Moraski, 2017). Suicide remains the leading cause of death amongst the youth in Utah attributable to their compromised psychological health associated with the stigma.

The importance of youth mentoring programs in the human service field

The human service field bears the responsibility of helping in reducing the effects of the challenges that the LGBTQ youths face. Introduction of youth mentoring programs by the human service providers is of significance. There is the necessity for noting that majority of the LGBTQ youth are usually at risk. Depression, homelessness, bullying, school harassment and family conflicts often contribute significantly to the involvement of these youths with the juvenile justice system. The youth mentoring programs are thus crucial for facilitating efficient addressing of the challenges that the youths at risk often face. The local groups in the community, therefore, bear the responsibility of helping the LGBTQ youths feel accepted.

The LOVELOUD foundation and its mission

The LGBTQ youth organization mentioned in the article entails LOVELOUD foundation created in 2017 by Dan Reynolds. The foundation mainly focuses on facilitating ignition of the seemingly relevant and vital conversation about what it means to unconditionally love, understands, accept and support the LGBTQ youths (Moraski, 2017). The foundation thus focuses more on uniting communities to start conversations while celebrating individuality.

Reference

Moraski, L. (2017). Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds Is On A Mission To Spread Unconditional Love. Retrieved from https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/imagine-dragons-dan-reynolds-loveloud_us_599c6f3ae4b04c532f44d7b4 On [9 October 2017]