💚 If you are struggling with your mental health and wellbeing today, and it feels hard to be yourself, just remember: ❤ You are a valued, loved and cherished member of our communities

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day  ♥️ We want to use this day to acknowledge the resilience and strength of our communities in the face of all the challenges they face.

Lady Phyll - Co-founder of UK Black Pride and a leading voice for LGBT+ people of colour, Lady Phyll is known for her fearless advocacy, unapologetic visibility and commitment to intersectional equality. 6/7

💛💜💛 Good news from @ilgaeurope.bsky.social! 💛💜💛

💗 Happy #InternationalLesbianDay from everyone at Intercom Trust! 💗 💗 Today is a day for lesbians the world over to come together to celebrate lesbian history, diversity and culture 💗

🌈 Take a look at our upcoming dates for our YAY youth groups for October 2025 in Truro, Cornwall Ages 13-17 ➡ Tuesday 7th October – Drop In (6-9pm) ➡ Tuesday 21st October – Drop In (6-9pm) ➡ Tuesday 28th October – Drop In (6-9pm)

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🕎 G'mar chatima tovah to all those observing Yom Kippur today from our LGBT+ communities and beyond 🌈 #yomkippur #yomkippur2025

We expect to hit 55k signatures in support of our open letter this week, perhaps even today. Thank you to everyone who has signed or shared. Let’s keep this going: notinourname.org.uk

❤️💛💚 October is Black History Month - a month in which we celebrate the culture, history, achievements and contributions of black people throughout the world 🏳️‍🌈 We celebrate our Black LGBT+ communities this month, and commit to anti-racism and intersectionality in the work we do here at Intercom

🏳️‍🌈 Intercom and Together Devon are continuing our Drug & Alcohol Support Café for members of our LGBT+ communities who have issues with substance abuse 🏠 Intercom Trust, Prospect Park, Exeter EX4 6NA 📅 Every two weeks 📅 Upcoming sessions: 6th October, 20th October, 3rd November 🕘 6-8pm

Today is International Bisexual Visibility Day, also know as Bi+ Visibility Day - a day to celebrate how bisexual/bi+ people enrich our communities, and to raise awareness of the issues they face 💗💜💙 🏳️‍🌈 We send the warmest wishes from us at Intercom during these tough times for our communities

🩷 LGBT+ Parents & Carers Day from Proud 2 b Parents aims to bridge this gap by shedding light on the narratives, struggles, joys, and achievements of our community. This day is more than a celebration; it's a call to action for increased awareness, representation, visibility, and acknowledgment

Happy #BisexualAwarenessWeek! 🩷💜💙 ⭐️ Bisexual Awareness Week seeks to accelerate acceptance of the bi+ community, draws attention to the bi+ experience and also celebrates the resilience of the bisexual community.

🌟 We have a new LGBTQ+ Family Day coming up this month! 🌈 LGBTQ+ Family Day - Saturday 27th September - Haldon Forest Park - 10.30am-12.30pm 🌳 Join the Intercom Team for a fun LGBTQ+ Family Day out at Haldon Hill!

TW: suicide Today is World Suicide Prevention Day 🧡 We join with organisations around the world in raising awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide 🎗️

🏳️‍⚧️ We are proud to have co-signed the joint letter to Parliament with @transactualuk.bsky.social and over 80 peer organisations 💻 Find the full Letter linked on our social media and our website. 📢 You can contact your MP using the email template linked below #EHRC #TransRights

📢 The wonderful folks at GIRES UK only have 3 days left to fundraise so they can preserve and continue their vital work 📢 Please consider donating below 👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-gires

On Sunday, the UK government will send an emergency alert test to every mobile and tablet that's 4G and 5G compatible. The test will set off a loud siren-like alert for roughly 10 seconds, even if your device is on silent or do not disturb. To make sure your device stays silent, follow this guide ⬇️

🌟 Today is the #InternationalDayofCharity 🌟 ❤ Today we celebrate the tireless work of charities around the world and the efforts they make for their communities 👇 Take a look below for a reminder of the work we do at Intercom

🌟 We are excited to be attending Teignmouth Pride this weekend! 🌈 Come and say hello and find out how you can get the help and support you deserve, and find out more about what we do! 📅 Saturday 6th September 📍 The Triangle, Teignmouth ⏰ 9.30am-5pm

🌈 We can't wait for the return of Young Person’s Day with Out There Queer Fest on Sunday 19th October at Exeter Library! ✨ Zine-making with Queer Diary 🎶 Songwriting with Varda Vibe 🎤 Open Mic hosted by Lady of the Sea 🍪 Snacks + LGBTQIA+-friendly stalls

🚨 Reminder! On Sunday 7th September 2025, the UK Government are testing out its Emergency Alert at 3pm. This will be helpful for if there’s an alert that needs sharing area-wide, such as severe weather warning 🚨 ➡ Take a look to see how to keep yourself safe if you are experiencing abuse

📢 Today, along with over 80 partner organisations, we are writing to MPs across the UK calling for robust Parliamentary scrutiny of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) forthcoming Code of Practice Joint statement: www.intercomtrust.org.uk/news/interco...

🌈 Take a look at our upcoming dates for our YAY youth groups for September 2025 in Truro, Cornwall 13-17 ➡ Tuesday 2nd Sept – Drop In (6-9pm) ➡ Tuesday 9th Sept – Drop In (6-9pm) ➡ Tuesday 23rd Sept – Drop In (6-9pm)

Join our LGBT+ Parent Focus Group! 🌈 ❤️ We are looking for LGBT+ parents of children under 5, who have received support from a health visitor in Devon (excluding Plymouth and Torbay).

📅 Intercom will be closed on the upcoming August Bank Holiday on Monday 25th August 🌟 We will reopen on Tuesday 26th August 📱 Our Helpline will be closed and staff emails will not be answered during this time

We have a new LGBT+ Family Day coming up this month! 🌟 🌈 LGBT+ Family Day - Thursday 28th August - Firestone Bay - 2-4pm 🏖 Join the Intercom Team for a fun LGBT+ Family Day out in the sun at Firestone Bay, Plymouth!

📣One week left to apply for our LGBT+ Fund: Youth Advocacy Fund! Thanks to the generosity of The Henry Smith Foundation, Consortium will be awarding a total of £500,000 to youth organisations and groups who are supporting LGBT+ youth aged 14-25 years old across the UK! 1/4

Calling all Trans, Intersex and Non-Binary Performers! We are seeking talented musicians, poets, comedy acts, and drag acts to perform at Trans Pride Exeter! Short slots (up to 3.5-minutes) will be available between speeches at Bedford Square.

We’re hearing that trans people are being challenged in toilets, changing rooms and other spaces. Remember: - No one has to prove who they are to use the toilet - You are under no obligation to respond - You can go about your business

💙 The wonderful folks at @giresuk.bsky.social are fundraising to secure their future and preserve their research for future generations Take a look below to support their vital work 👇

Today is International Youth Day 🏳️‍🌈 International Youth Day is observed annually on August 12th. It is meant as an opportunity for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide.

Today is International Allyship Day 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ❤ International Allyship Day is celebrated annually on 8th August. This holiday dedicates the day to celebrating and promoting the power of allyship across the globe.

You may have seen a piece in @thetimes.com which said that our gorgeous new Queer Joy sticker packs were "propaganda" to push an ideology. They aren't - they're stickers! Get your outrageous joyful stickers (which were made for EVERYONE) & other bits, here! www.equality-network.org/make-your-vo...

The Patients Association is holding focus groups to support the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in developing its safeguarding policy. For More info: www.patients-association.org.uk/adult-patien... www.patients-association.org.uk/child-patien... #research #focusgroup #healthcare

🏳️‍🌈 Intercom and Together Devon are running a Drug & Alcohol Support Café for members of our LGBT+ communities who have issues with substance abuse at our Exeter Office 🏠 Intercom Trust, Prospect Park, Exeter EX4 6NA 📅 Every two weeks from 28th July 📅 Next session - 11th August 🕘 6-8pm

We have a new LGBT+ Family Day coming up this month! 🌟 🌈 LGBT+ Family Day - Thursday 28th August - Firestone Bay - 2-4pm 🏖 Join the Intercom Team for a fun LGBT+ Family Day out in the sun at Firestone Bay, Plymouth!

Join our LGBT+ Parent Focus Group! 🌈 ❤️ We are looking for LGBT+ parents of children under 5, who have received support from a health visitor in Devon (excluding Plymouth and Torbay).

We're looking for two part time admin assistants to join our team. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from trans people, Black People and People of Colour, neurodivergent people and disabled people. For more info go to transactual.org.uk/jobs #hiring #LookingForWork #Queerjobs

🚨 On 7th September 2025, the UK Government are testing out its Emergency Alert at 3pm. This will be helpful for if there’s an alert that needs sharing area-wide, such as severe weather warning, for example 🚨 ➡ Take a look at how you can make your phone secure during this test

🌈 Take a look at our upcoming dates for our YAY youth groups for August 2025 in Truro, Cornwall 13-17 ➡ Tuesday 5th August – Drop In (6-9pm) ➡ Tuesday 19th August – Drop In (6-9pm) ➡ Tuesday 26th August – Drop In (6-9pm)

Today is Out and Proud Parents Day - a day to celebrate and uplift parents of LGBT+ children worldwide founded by the Naz and Matt Foundation 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We are proud of the work we do with LGBT+ children and families here at Intercom, and are here for your help and support if you need it ❤️

Intercom will be holding a drop-in vaccination and testing clinic this month in Truro offering the Mpox vaccine, alongside sexual health testing with @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social 💉⚕️ 🏠 Intercom Truro Office 🏢 The Old Printing Works, The Leats, Truro TR1 3AG 📅 Thursday 31st July ⏰ 4-6pm

Join our LGBT+ Parent Focus Group! 🌈 ❤️ We are looking for LGBT+ parents of children under 5, who have received support from a health visitor in Devon (excluding Plymouth and Torbay).

Did you know trans+ people in the UK are facing a bathroom ban, without a vote in Parliament? Learn how you can help stop it... 🧵

🏳️‍🌈 Intercom and Together Devon will be running a Drug & Alcohol Support Café for members of our LGBT+ communities who have issues with substance abuse at our Exeter Office 🏠 Intercom Trust, Prospect Park, Exeter EX4 6NA 📅 Every two weeks from 28th July 📅 First session - 28th July 🕘 6-8pm

The Youth Advocacy Fund is now open! Grants from £10,000 to £50,000 available for groups supporting LGBT+ young people aged 14 to 25 across the UK. Deadline: Wednesday 27 August at 12pm Find out more here: consortium.lgbt/yafund

Intercom will be holding Safe Space LGBT+ Needle Exchange Drop-Ins at our Exeter Office with Together Devon! 🌈 🏠 Intercom Trust, Prospect Park, Exeter EX4 6NA 📅 3rd Monday of each month 📅 Next drop-in - 21st July 🕘 2-4pm

Today we wrote to the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity alongside 16 other LGBTI+ equality & human rights organisations to raise concerns about the human rights of trans people right now in the UK since the Supreme Court judgment & the EHRC’s proposed Code of Practice.