Youth Resources for #SpiritDay

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How can I participate in #SpiritDay?

1. Wear Purple on October 20: The simplest way to show your support is to wear purple. You will inspire countless others to participate and show support for LGBT youth.
2. Talk to others:  Talk about why you’re wearing purple. You can educate others and help build even more support for LGBT youth.  
3. Spread the Word: Ask your friends, family, loved ones, and student groups to wear purple and to spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Tumblr.
4. Share Your Plans: Visit http://www.glaad.org/spiritday/partners/signup to share your plans for Spirit Day. GLAAD will be working alongside Spirit Day founder Brittany McMillan to bring anti-bullying efforts to the front of the dialogue locally and nationally, and we and are happy to work with you to increase the visibility of your campaign for Spirit Day. 
5. Turn Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ pictures purple on 10/20: Use the official free tool at glaad.org/SpiritDay to turn your personal profile picture and your organization or group’s picture purple.  
6. Share your Support: Post a Twitter photo of yourself, your friends, your family, your organization or group, or your co-workers on 10/20 using #SpiritDay to be included in GLAAD’s Spirit Day coverage. Suggested tweet: Join me (or us) in wearing purple on 10/20 to support LGBT youth + make your profile pic purple #SpiritDay glaad.org/spiritday.



Spotlight on LSGSA, Spirit Day 2010: "Louisiana School's Gay-Straight Alliance would like to share with GLAAD their favorite picture from the day. To learn more about LSMSA, please go to www.lsmsa.edu/ . It was fantastic to see the sea of purple today in the hallways."

Are You in Need of Immediate Help?

LGBT youth in need of immediate help should contact The Trevor Project 's 24/7 Lifeline at 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) or The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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