June is all about celebrating Pride, honoring the LGBTQ+ community, raising awareness and advocating for equality. Pride Month is a time to reflect on progress, support one another and embrace diversity. Here’s how you can get involved and make a difference this month.

Move with Pride: Stay Active and Show Support

🏳️‍🌈 Step into pride: Set a movement goal for June, whether it’s walking, biking or dancing. Staying active is great for both physical and mental health.

📸 Share your colors: Post pictures of Pride events, outfits, or places where you feel safe and accepted.

👥 Walk and talk: Invite a friend or teacher for a walk and chat about inclusion, identity and allyship.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Wellbeing 

Mental health matters, and LGBTQ+ individuals sometimes face extra challenges. Here’s how to take care of yourself and support others:

🧠 Check in: Pay attention to your feelings. If you’re struggling, reach out to a trusted friend, family member or counselor.

💬 Find safe spaces: LGBTQ+ clubs, community groups, and online forums can provide support and friendship.

📚 Learn and share: Read about LGBTQ+ history and mental health to better understand and advocate for equality.

🤝 Be an ally: Stand up for friends, challenge discrimination and create welcoming spaces for everyone.

Helpful Resources

Documentaries:

  • “Disclosure” (Netflix) – A look at transgender representation in media.
  • “The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson” (Netflix) – A powerful film about LGBTQ+ activism and history.

Books:

  • “Beyond the Gender Binary” by Alok Vaid-Menon – A great read about identity and self-expression.
  • “The Trevor Project Guide to Being an Ally” – A helpful resource for supporting LGBTQ+ individuals.

Other Important Observances in June

  • National PTSD Awareness Month – Learning about trauma and healing.
  • World Environment Day (June 5) – Supporting sustainability and climate action.
  • Juneteenth (June 19) – Honoring African American history and freedom.

 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support Is Always Available

Free confidential help is available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by BHS:

  • In-the-moment support for personal or work-related challenges
  • Master’s-level clinicians ready to assist you 24/7
  • MyBHS portal offers over 500,000 tools, webinars, and resources on health and wellness

Call or text anytime: 800-327-2251

Confidential, free, and available to you and your household members.

Portal: portal.BHSonline.com (ID: MCIUSA)

Examples of reasons to reach out:

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Burnout and work conflicts
  • Parenting support
  • Relationship challenges
  • Financial or legal concerns

Let’s make June a month of connection, celebration and kindness.

 

Become a Champion!

If you’re interested in joining the MCI USA Sustainability Champions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at ussustainabilitychamps@wearemci.com or directly to Megan Weygandt at megan.weygandt@wearemci.com.