Home But Not Alone
LSPIRG originally launched the #HomeButNotAlone campaign headed home for the holidays to uncomfortable or unsafe environments. We’ve since expanded the campaign to show you that you that you are not alone.
As a reminder, crisis lines (listed at the bottom of this page) are available 24/7 and are a great resource for suggestions, help with safety planning, questions, and even if you want advice on how to support a friend.
With love and solidarity,
The LSPIRG Team <3
Image Description Top Left: Reminder tab (similar to a calendar reminder that comes up on a smart phone). Text Reads: Reminder: It’s okay to not be open with your family about your sexuality. It’s also okay to call them out for their queer phobia. You know what you are most comfortable with. All options are valid. Two buttons under text read: snooze and accept. #homebutnotalone
Image Description Top Right: Reminder tab (similar to a calendar reminder that comes up on a smart phone). Text Reads: Reminder: Your gender is beautiful. Your gender is valid. This is true regardless of if you are in a supportive environment or not. Two buttons under text read: snooze and accept. #homebutnotalone
Image Description Bottom Left: Reminder tab (similar to a calendar reminder that comes up on a smart phone). Text Reads: Reminder: Body shaming is not okay. Your eating habits or weight are not for others to discuss. Two buttons under text read: snooze and accept. #homebutnotalone
Image Description Bottom Right: Reminder tab (similar to a calendar reminder that comes up on a smart phone). Text Reads: Reminder: Chosen family is real family. You are allowed to choose who is in your life and who you consider to be your family. Two buttons under text read: snooze and accept. #homebutnotalone
Image Description Top Left: Reminder tab (similar to a calendar reminder that comes up on a smart phone). Text Reads: Reminder: Racism is deeply embedded within the University and experiencing violence from other students, staff, faculty or admin is exhausting. Whatever response you choose is valid. We believe you. Two buttons under text read: snooze and accept. #homebutnotalone
Image Description Top Right: Reminder tab (similar to a calendar reminder that comes up on a smart phone). Text Reads: Reminder: We are in the middle of a global pandemic and a revolution. It’s okay that you’re tired, anxious, overwhelmed etc. Things are difficult. Be gentle with yourself. Two buttons under text read: snooze and accept. #homebutnotalone
Image Description Bottom Left: Reminder tab (similar to a calendar reminder that comes up on a smart phone). Text Reads: Reminder: Ground Yourself. Breath. Inhale slowly through your nose and out through your mouth. You can breathe in for a count of 5 and out for a count of 8. Look Around. Find 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste. Two buttons under text read: snooze and accept. #homebutnotalone
Image Description Bottom Right: Reminder tab (similar to a calendar reminder that comes up on a smart phone). Text Reads: Reminder: It’s okay to call out people who have harmed you. Two buttons under text read: snooze and accept. #homebutnotalone
Image Description Left: Reminder tab (similar to a calendar reminder that comes up on a smart phone). Text Reads: Reminder: When someone discloses. Listen. Give folks the space they need to speak. You can affirm that they are not alone and that you believe them, but try not to give a lot of suggestions or rant on their behalf. Respect. Respect their right to privacy. Do not dig or ask for details. Ask if there’s anything you can do, but respect their decisions if the answer is now. Don’t judge. Try not to judge people’s coping styles or decisions about tough situations. Two buttons under text read: snooze and accept. #homebutnotalone
Image Description Right: Reminder tab (similar to a calendar reminder that comes up on a smart phone). Text Reads: Reminder: You are not alone. Call any of the below 24/7 crisis and support lines for free and confidential support.
Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454
Canada Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
LGBT Youth-line: 1-800-268-9688 / in Toronto area: 416-962-9688 / Text: 647-694-4275
Talk4Healing (a cultural grounded helpline for Indigenous women in Ontario): 1-855-554-4325
Sexual Assault Centre of Brant: 519-751-3471
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre: 416-597-8808
Sexual Assault Support Centre Waterloo: 519-741-8633
Mental Health System Navigation Hotline: 1-866-531-2600
Two buttons under text read: snooze and accept. #homebutnotalone