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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We know firsthand the power of community when it comes to facing tough times. It's how we've gotten through them before, and it is how we will get through them again.

LGBTQ+ Helplines

IL Pride Connect Legal Hotline:
855-805-9200

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline:
800-656-HOPE (4673)

Blackline for BIPOC Folks*:
800-604-5841

Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians:
908-367-3374

The Trevor Project:
Call 866-488-7386,
Text “START” to 678678

Imi:
imi.guide

The Trans Lifeline*:
877-565-8860

Crisis Text Line:
Text “REACH” to 741741

National Domestic Violence Hotline:
800-799-SAFE (7233),
Text "START" to 88788

The National
Runaway Safeline*:
800-RUNAWAY
(800-786-2929)

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
988

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Who do we spy with our little eyes? Why, it's a gorgeous gaggle of good Bi's! Today is September 23rd and the culmination of Bi+ Awareness Week: Bi Visibility Day! September was chosen in honor of one of the best bisexuals of all time, Freddie Mercury, whose birthday fell earlier in the month.

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Taking care of our mental health is important and something that we shouldn’t have to do alone. If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community and you struggle with suicidal thoughts or other problems, remember you are not alone.

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote or are unsure of their registration status. Youth Outlook is excited to help our community get #VoteReady today on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay.

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

What is a tournament without fabulous prizes? We rely on the generosity of those who enter our Royal Realm to bequeath fantastic finds to our silent bidding tournament. (🧵, 1/6)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

NEW for 2026: Exalt Your Experience with a VIP Table Good Gentles, we are most pleased to announce a brand new opportunity to elevate your festival experience: We're offering a limited number of VIP tables complete with accommodations befitting royalty! A VIP Table includes the following (🧵, 1/4):

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Royal Realm of Youth Outlook decrees that we shall have a grand festival complete with feasting and merriment as we champion LGBTQ+ youth. Visit d2d.cbo.io for tickets and more info. We hope to see you in Aurora on October 23rd! Logo Art by @palindora.bsky.social

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Holiday update: Youth Outlook is closed in observance of Juneteenth today, June 19th, 2026. We invite our followers, especially our non-Black followers, to learn more about the importance of this observance and join in the celebration with NMAAHC by visiting nmaahc.si.edu/Juneteenth

A photo of the Emancipation Proclamation (1864) is embedded within the image, courtesy of the Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Beneath the photo, a quotation says "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free..." - Major General, Gordon Granger, General Order No. 3. Headquarters District of Texas, Galveston, June 19, 1865. To the left of the photo is a stylized graphic of the word "Juneteenth" in green, red, blue, and yellow. At the top left hand side of the image is a 2016-2026 10-Year Anniversary Medallion for the NMAAHC. It says "Welcome Home" and "Our Legacy Continues". The entire background of the image is split horizontally between red on top and black on bottom.

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We want to give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to @whinnycity.com and all of the attendees who raised more than $30,000 for the agency (last count was $32,072)! We can't wait to join you all again in 2027. Thanks for making sure LGBTQ+ youth are Safe, Supported, and Celebrated!

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Whinny City Pony Con @whinnycity.com · 08/06/2026

With a grand total of 873 attendees, and $32,072 raised for Youth Outlook, that's a wrap on #WCPC26! Thank you all for a wonderful weekend, and please fill out our attendee survey! We'll see you next year! 🐴 forms.gle/ADdMn5sEP1hc...

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Whinny City Pony Con 2026 Attendee Survey

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Whinny City Pony Con @whinnycity.com · 06/06/2026

Stop by and chat with @youthoutlook.bsky.social! They're right next to the con store!

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Holiday update: Youth Outlook will be closed for the New Year starting tomorrow, Wednesday, 12/31/2025, through Thursday, 01/01/2026.

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Happy Holidays! This year, our gorgeous holiday card was designed by Intan Zulkifli (@palindora.bsky.social), the same artist who generously donated her talents to Dare to Scream 2 and the signage that came with it. 🧵(1/10)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

In times such as these, when the most marginalized members of our community are under attack, visible, unrelenting joy is powerful. 🧵(1/5)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Youth Outlook's Spring 2025 Volunteer Training begins Saturday, April 26th, 2025. 🧵(1/4)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

The time has come: Early Bird Registration for our 2025 Future Outlook Conference is NOW OPEN! 🧵(1/7)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Ken Mejia-Beal made history in 2021 when he became the first openly LGBTQ+ political chair in the state of Illinois. Prior to this appointment, he spent years working as an HIV/AIDS activist in Chicago. 🧵(1/5)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

We know firsthand the power of community when it comes to facing tough times. It's how we've gotten through them before, and it is how we will get through them again. 🧵(1/3)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

February is Black History Month! Join us this month as we highlight and celebrate local Illinois leaders of the Black LGBTQ+ community who exemplify Black Excellence every day.

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Statement: Youth Outlook Stands in Solidarity for Federal Funding Restoration Youth Outlook stands with the National Council of Nonprofits, the State of Illinois, and all organizations working to restore the release of congressionally approved federal funds. 🧵(1/7)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

We promised you information about the Call for Speakers for our upcoming Future Outlook Conference in April, and we are here to deliver! We are delighted to report that our Call for Speakers is LIVE NOW! 🧵(1/9)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

We are excited to announce the dates for our THIRD annual Future Outlook Conference. Join us in Naperville on April 10th and 11th, 2025. You are welcome to join us for one or both days! 🧵(1/5)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Holiday update: Youth Outlook is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, today, January 20th, 2025. This means there will be no DeKalb or Peoria drop-in programming today. We will resume regular programming tomorrow, 01/21/2025.🧵(1/4)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Spotlight On: Youth Outlook's Continuing Education Offerings - Build your capacity for working with the LGBTQ+ population! This week, we're focusing our #TGDWellness series on highlighting the continuing education opportunities we offer🧵(1/5)

Header image with the trans flag colors that reads "Spotlight On: Youth Outlook's Continuing Education Offerings" "Build your capacity for working with the LGBTQ+ population.". The Youth Outlook, PHIMC, and Illinois Department of Human Services TGD program logos are all visible. The Youth Outlook Y-Wheel motif is visible. The entire image is bordered by progress pride colors on a diagonal slant. A gender diverse symbol with the trans flag colors is visible, as is a cluster of flowers in the trans colors.

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

This year, the incredible support of our community has meant the world to everyone at Youth Outlook. Your generous contributions directly fuel our mission.

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Happy Holidays from Youth Outlook!

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Holiday update: Youth Outlook will be closed for the holiday starting tomorrow, Tuesday, 12/24/2024, through Wednesday, 12/25/2024.

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

The time is almost here! Warm up with us and @belongfoxvalley.bsky.social at this INDOOR Winter Wonderland extravaganza (come on in; the weather's perfect!)

Same flyer from the previous post with the word "tomorrow" in all caps laid out over a gold ribbon covering most of the flyer.

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

All About: Vague Legislation As part of our #TGDWellness series, we're taking the opportunity this week to spotlight some of the concerns that dubiously defined bills raise as well as one of the ways you can support us in pushing back. 🧵(1/8)

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Happy #PanPrideDay! We've given our handy dandy info post from last year a 2024 makeover, complete with updated stats! Check it out to learn a little bit more about this unique and valid identity.

Slide titled "What is pansexuality?" "The Bisexual Resource Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to all identities that experience attraction to more than one gender, defines pansexuality as: Attraction to all genders and/or regardless of gender.
This attraction could be physical, romantic, and/or emotional."

Slide titled "What Are Our Numbers?" "In 2024 to date, about 15% of all new drop-in center attendees indicated they identified with the term “pan” in some way (this is in addition to the 25% from last year)!" There is a pie chart graphic with 15% highlighted in magenta and the remainder in cyan.

Slide titled "What About The Flag?" "The magenta stripe is meant to represent attraction to the feminine, the cyan stripe is representative of attraction to the masculine, and the middle yellow stripe represents all other attraction within, between, and beyond the binary!" There is a photos of the pan flag in a circular frame to the left of the text.

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Youth Outlook is headed on the road! Join us and our friends from @belongfoxvalley.bsky.social for a Chicago Steel game next Friday! mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?or...

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

It's International Volunteer Day! We could not do what we do without generous volunteers like you! Keep an eye out for information about our 2025 training sessions if you would like to become part of this phenomenal team! youth-outlook.org/get-involved...

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

We know we have a *lot* of work ahead of us in the coming months and years, and we know we can't do it alone. There are a multitude of ways to contribute towards making the world a kinder, more safe place, and that's where you come in. Please consider becoming part of our mission!

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Youth Outlook @youthoutlook.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Hello, BlueSky! We are Youth Outlook, a nonprofit based in Illinois that provides support to LGBTQ+ youth and their allies via drop-in programming, Health and Wellness Navigation, Community Education and Professional Development, and family/caregiver support. We're excited to fly the skies!

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