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This month, Breathe with Pride is all about honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his incredible legacy of justice, equality, and unity! š Letās take a moment to reflect on the lasting impact heās had and how we can keep pushing for a more equitable world.
Mark your calendarsāMartin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 20th! š
Letās celebrate his powerful influence and keep the momentum going as we work together for a more just and inclusive society! āš
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Within the month of January we are also excited to celebrate
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on
January 9th! š It's a chance to say a big "thank you" to the dedicated men and women in law enforcement who work hard every day to keep our communities safe. š Their commitment to justice and safety deserves our recognitionāletās show them some love and appreciation! šš®āāļøš®āāļø
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š©ø January is National Blood Donor Month! š©ø
This month, letās recognize the life-saving impact of blood donors. Every donation can help up to three peopleāwhether for surgery, emergencies, or chronic conditions. šā¤ļø
Why donate?
- Lifesaving: Critical for surgeries, trauma care, and cancer treatments.
- Ongoing Need: Hospitals always need bloodāthereās no substitute.
- Quick and Easy: Donating takes less than an hour.
This National Blood Donor Month, roll up your sleeve and help save lives! šš Find a local blood drive and be a hero today! š¦øāāļøš¦øāāļø #DonateBlood #SaveLives #NationalBloodDonorMonth
Check each organizationās website for the latest information, including hours of operation, any special requirements, and mobile donation opportunities in your neighborhood.
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"New Year, New Me" reflects the spirit of renewal and self-improvement that comes with the start of a new year. Itās a time to reflect on past experiences, set new goals, and embrace changeāwhether in health, career, or relationships. This mindset encourages growth, optimism, and the belief that transformation is always possible.
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Kick off the New Year with a life-changing decisionāquit smoking! š Itās one of the best things you can do for your health, energy, and happiness. šŖ With the right support, YOU CAN DO IT!
Whether itās your first try or another attempt, every step forward counts. There are plenty of resources to help you succeed!
Make 2025 the year you say goodbye to smoking and embrace a healthier future. š Scan the QR code below to start your personalized quit plan today! š
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š Goodbye, 2024āHello, 2025! š
What a year itās beenāfull of lessons, growth, challenges, and unforgettable moments! š Now, it's time to leave behind what no longer serves us and step into 2025 with fresh energy and a heart full of possibilities. š«
Letās kick off the new year with some inspiring quotes to fuel our motivation and ignite our dreams!
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Community Spotlight
The Montrose Center
The Montrose Center has been a cornerstone in Houstonās LGBTQ+ community for decades, offering crucial services that promote inclusivity, emotional well-being, and advocacy for civil rights. Whether someone is seeking counseling, peer support, or legal advice, the Center provides resources that empower individuals to live openly and authentically.
Main Numbers: (713) 529-0037 (713) 526-4367
Fax Number: (713) 529-3211
LGBTQ Switchboard 24-hour helpline
The 24-hour helpline supports survivors of sexual assault
Business Hours
Monday thru Thursday ā 8:00am to 6:15pm
Fridays ā 8:00am to 5pm
Community Center Hours
7 days/week during scheduled events
Address
401 Branard Street
Houston, Texas 77006
Whether youāre still in the closet or have recently come out, the Coming Out Support Group is a safe, affirming place to share your thoughts and feelings about the coming out process. It is also a good place to build your support network, ask questions, and learn about resources that might benefit you as a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender person. You donāt have to do this alone! Attendance is free.
You must be 18 or older to attend this group.
-H. Owsley
Dates:
January 8th
January 15th
January 22nd
January 29th
Time:
6:45PM-8:15PM
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Leave Tobacco Behind in 2024
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QUIT 2025
If you quit tobacco in January 2025, you can expect to experience significant health benefits within minutes, weeks, months, and years, including:
- A drop in blood pressure and heart rate almost immediately.
- Improved lung function within weeks, a reduced risk of heart disease within a year.
- A significantly lowered risk of lung cancer and other cancers over time depending on how long you've been smoking.
This makes January 2025 a great time to start your quit journey with the New Year's resolution to prioritize your health.
Let's Make Space-City Smoke Free
Breathe With Pride Houston is available to attend upcoming community outreach events to promote tobacco free living and provide quit resources.
We Want to Hear from You
Your input is important to us, and we would like to hear from you. Breathe with Pride has a coalition team that works together to achieve the common goal of reducing tobacco use in the LGBTQIA+ community. We would love for you or your organization to join today, complete the link below to become a member.
https://forms.office.com/g/rWJNeu6biR
Breathe with Pride is a Houston Health Department (HHD) program. The department works in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians and the environment in which they live. HHD is a full-service health department that not only performs all core functions of a Public Health Department but also many enhanced functions including initiatives to address health inequities. HHD services benefit all Houston residents but the department also takes additional steps to support those most in need, such as low-income mothers and children, the elderly, and minority populations. Most HHD functions serve the 2.3 million residents of the City of Houston but the scope and impact extend into Harris Countyās population of 4.7 million people through the departmentās Area Aging on Aging, Bureau of Youth and Adolescent Health, Project Saving Smiles, See to Succeed, immunization strategies, syndromic surveillance and HIV-STD surveillance. HHDās laboratory also services a 17-county region. Learn more at
HoustonHealth.org.
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