LGBTQ youth suffered during the pandemic. They need ‘all hands on deck’ right now. – The Washington Post

College, he hoped, would offer more support. His dreams of finding a vibrant LGBTQ community on campus, however, have not yet come to fruition. “I’ve never felt more lonely,” he shares, “I don’t have any in-person classes anymore. I’m in my dorm room by myself all day every day.” When I ask him about accessing mental health services on campus to cope with his feelings of isolation, he heaves a deep sigh. “Virtual mental health services are impossible to get because of long waits,” he explains, “And if other students need it more than I do, I can understand that.”