Bringing the LGBT+
Community Together
Who are ScEEN in Kerry
ScEEN in Kerry is passionate about LGBT+ grassroots activism and community involvement, we were founded August 16th 2019. ScEEN in Kerry, an LGBT+ Community group is a working group of Listowel Family Resource Centre and is partnered with KDYS and Social Inclusion Unit of HSE.
“ScEEN in Kerry would like to thank Kerry Education and Training Board (KETB) who provided the funding under LGBTI+ Youth Service Grant Scheme 2019 to enable ScEEN in Kerry to employ a web designer to design this website. “
“LGBT+ campaigns always caught my attention, they show young teenagers that this is normal, it’s okay! When you see more people talking about diversity, more adults talking to kids about diversity and equality. If you go to a café and if there is a flag in a door, it becomes more friendly, breaks the ice(…) I would like a symbol, it could be quite discreet – that this employer welcomes and supports . . . [LGBT+].”
Key Recommendations
It is recommended that an LGBT+ solidarity campaign to be funded and established in the county. Such a campaign would allow allies of LGBT+ people to publicly show welcome to and solidarity with LGBT+ people. It would give employers, public bodies, places of education and communities an opportunity to engage in a practical, visible activity which would increase LGBT+ visibility, create opportunities for conversations, show visitors to the county a public welcome for LGBT+ people.
Supports
Social Groups
Make new friends and connect with others.
Peer Mentoring
Support and encouragement to come out to the world.
Counselling
It helps talking to someone if you are feeling overwhelmed.
Wellbeing
Support to feel comfortable, healthy and happy.