Pride Isn’t Just a Party. It’s a Public Health Imperative
Pride is more than glitter, parades, and rainbows. For trans people — especially in this political moment — it’s protest, protection, and public health all rolled into one.
At The Source, we believe Pride isn’t a one-month celebration. It’s a year-round reminder that community, visibility, and resistance are life-saving.
Pride Saves Lives — Literally
Trans people who feel connected to community and affirmed in their identities experience:
Lower rates of depression and suicidality
Greater access to healthcare and social support
Improved outcomes in recovery from trauma, substance use, and disordered eating
In other words, belonging is medicine.
When we talk about mental health in trans communities, we have to talk about the role of celebration, connection, and collective care — and that’s what Pride, at its best, offers.
Pride as Resistance
Pride started as a riot. It was always about saying: we are still here, even when the world tries to erase us. That fight continues today — against anti-trans legislation, medical gatekeeping, criminalization, and invisibility in care systems.
Pride reminds us:
Visibility is power.
Joy is a form of resistance.
Our lives are worth fighting for.
How We’re Showing Up
At The Source, Pride is more than a season — it’s part of our mission. While we’re not tabling just yet, we’re laying the groundwork to show up with and for our community in meaningful ways.
We’re building partnerships with creators, advocates, and community organizers to uplift trans-centered mental health — online and off. Because Pride isn’t just about being seen. It’s about being supported.
Pride is public health. Pride is protest. Pride is possibility. And we’re just getting started.
