Dear Transitions Delaware Family,
Time to Bloom πΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
May is for Amayzing β and that is exactly what you are.
Spring has a way of reminding us that growth is not always loud. Sometimes it is quiet. Sometimes it happens underground, in the dark, where no one can see it β and then one day, almost without warning, something beautiful pushes through the surface and reaches toward the light. π³οΈββ§οΈ
That is you. That is your story.
For so many in the LGBTQ+ community, the journey to becoming your fullest, most authentic self can feel like a long winter. The weight of hiding, of wondering, of navigating a world that does not always make space for who you truly are β that is real, and it is heavy. But so is the beauty of what happens when you finally begin to bloom. πΈπ³οΈββ§οΈ
May is a month of transformation. The world around us is bursting with color, with warmth, with the undeniable energy of things coming alive. And we want you to know β that energy belongs to you too. Your identity is not a problem to be solved. It is a gift waiting to be fully unwrapped. Your story is not something to be ashamed of. It is something to be celebrated, honored, and held with the greatest care. π³οΈββ§οΈπ
At Transitions Delaware we are here for every single step of that journey. Whether you are just beginning to explore who you are, navigating the complexities of transition, processing the weight of your experiences, or simply needing a safe and affirming space to breathe β we are here. Our team of dedicated, compassionate practitioners shows up for you with open hearts, affirming care, and zero judgment. π³οΈββ§οΈπ
You do not have to bloom alone.
This May β and every month β Transitions Delaware is walking right alongside you. Because you deserve to bloom fully, beautifully, and exactly as you are. πΈπ³οΈββ§οΈπ
May is for Amayzing β and friends, that has always been you. πβ¨π³οΈββ§οΈ
TRANSITIONS DELAWARE
PRACTICE NEWS
We are thrilled to welcome our new therapist to Transitions DE.
They are starting mid-May so use the contact us form to start your onboarding today.
βContact Us Linkβ
Confused about Insurance?
Not sure how to sign up for Medicaid? Insurance can be confusing and frustratingβwe get it.
Need assistance? Contact our office-we can help!
Monthly Expressive ART Group is back for May!!
The Awesome Kat will be again having this Expressive Arts Event. Perler beads - themed around spring flowers and their meanings! Let your therapist know if you want to join!!
Our "Crafternoon" Event was so much fun - thanks to all for coming and thanks to our awesome therapists - James - Amber and Kat for helping to organize
βLink to Crafternoon fun videoβ
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Mark your Calendars now for the Next Community Event in June. This event is open to everyone so bring all your family and friends.
You can bring a game or just yourself. Of course, there will be snacks!!
Click Here to register
Rev Karla will be a practicum facilitator partnering with New Leaf Trauma Institute for EMDR Training - Register if you are interested.
βCLICK to Register
NASW DE Monthly SPOTLIGHT
Rev. Karla is a NASW Delaware Board member AND this months spotlight!!
Community EVENTS
what is happening around town
We believe in using our platform to lift up local queer artists and amplify their voices. Say hello to Hani, our latest featured artist! Their work will be displayed in our building and on social media throughout the month. We're so grateful to share their art with our community. π
Give them a follow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanimadethatβ
STILL COLLECTING!! Request from one of our young Artists
Please save your Bread tags for an art project - There is a jar in the waiting room and you can also mail them to us. 1305 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington DE 19805
"Swag With A Purpose"
PRIDE COLLECTION IS READY!! We are always adding new items to our Swag With A Purpose website where 100% of profits go directly back to TransitionsDE clients in the form of bus passes and art supplies. These aren't just nice extrasβthey're essential resources that remove barriers to care and foster healing through creativity.
Keep checking in for new items - PRIDE is coming!!
Visit SWAG WITH A PURPOSE and shop swag that makes a real difference.
βWebsite Link for more detailsβ
π¦ Pantry Cabinet! π¦
π Open to all clients and loved ones who need support
π Free groceries available
π Cabinet inside front door
"Be_The_1 Updates"
** BE_The_1 Partner News and Events - Mark your Calendars**
It was so much fun the first time we are going to do it again.
Dirty Apples and TransitionsDE will be sharing a tent at the Pride Market. Come and see us!
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We will also be at Delaware Pride in Dover - fun fun fun fun
Delaware Queer Kickball is starting up again!!
Note from organizers Megan & Emily:
Weβre SO back ππ
Come hang with us Sunday May 3rd for our annual kickball kick-off picnic! Then come hang the following Tuesday for our first kickball game of the season π
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Weβre so happy spring is sprunginβ and we canβt wait to see yaβll!!π please dm us w any questions!!
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As a reminder, we are a free community-based kickball group for queer, trans and nonbinary folx in the Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas. All ages and levels of athletic ability welcome, drop-in players and spectators encouraged, dogs (on leash) welcome, and kids welcome!
*COVID vaccinations required*
See you soon!
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Megan &Emilyπ«Ά
Do you like movies??
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society, in partnership with CAMP Rehoboth, is proud to, once again, bring the Pride Film Festival to Sussex County. This festival serves to celebrate, inform, and entertain audiences through LGBTQ+ cinema.
This yearβs line-up of movies will transport you from India to Iran, Paris to Maspalomas, and Los Angeles to rural America, bringing to our screen queer stories from around the world. These movies will make you laugh and cry; they will make you reminisce and reflect. They spotlight conversations relevant to today, while also tackling historical events experienced within the queer community. The festival includes dramas, documentaries, campy comedies, and includes works from some of Hollywoodβs biggest queer filmmakers and creatives, like Gregg Araki and the Wachowskis.
Link to all the details
βClick Hereβ
"JOY Snapshot"
PBS Kids debuted its first autistic lead character. The show just won them an Emmy for 'Outstanding Public Service Initiative'
Beloved PBS characters like Clifford the Big Red Dog and Arthur the Aardvark recently welcomed a new friend on their network: Carl the Collector. The fuzzy raccoon is the first autistic lead character in a PBS childrenβs series β and heβs voiced by Kai Barham, a 10-year-old autistic actor.
βIt makes me happy that I am finally being represented in a show,β Barham told The New York Times. βI hope that people who are not on the spectrum will learn that autism is not like the stereotypes.β
The show, which is geared towards ages 4 to 8, is staffed by voice actors, writers, and directors who are autistic or have autistic family members. That first-hand experience guides the heart of the show, which tackles the idea that everyone on the spectrum behaves the same way.
βSo much of the strategies and techniques that are used to support and help autistic individuals are really just extensions of good practice,β said Stephen Shore, an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University who works as an advisor for the show.
He said that the show was created with autistic and nonautistic viewers in mind.
βI hope they learn more about each other, and that people from all parts of humanity, neurodivergent, neurotypical, neuro-some-other-category-that-we-havenβt-thought-of-yet, understand that weβre more similar than weβre different.β
On March 1, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented βCarl the Collectorβ with the Emmy Award for βOutstanding Public Service Initiativeβ at the 4th Annual Childrenβs & Family Emmy Awards in New York.
The show won the national award for its βexcellence in public service efforts to raise awareness and/or marshal support for one or more worthy community causes.β
ββCarl the Collectorβ spotlights neurodiverse characters while exploring and celebrating the entire spectrum of humanity,β OHora said. βThe world of Fuzzytown is designed to be a place where all viewers will see themselves or someone they know in it. We hope Carl and his friends will encourage empathy and understanding, and ultimately show that everyone benefits when we recognize and embrace our differences.β
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A version of this article originally appeared in the 2026 Mental Health Edition of the Goodnewspaper.
π§ π MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ππ³οΈββ§οΈ
`May 2026 Important Dates
π§ MENTAL HEALTH DATES
π± May 1 β Mental Health Awareness Month Begins The whole month of May is dedicated to mental health awareness β kick it off strong! ππΏ
π° May 4 β National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week Begins A full week dedicated to raising awareness about anxiety and depression ππ§
π May 7 β Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Shining a light on the mental health needs of children and youth π¦π§π
π May 10 β World Maternal Mental Health Day Honoring the mental health of mothers and birthing parents everywhere ππ€±
βοΈ May 16 β National Crisis Line Awareness Day Raising awareness about crisis resources and the importance of reaching out ππ
π§ May 18 β Mental Health Action Day Moving beyond awareness into ACTION β what will you do today? πβ
π©ββοΈ May 19 β National Asian Pacific American Mental Health Awareness Day Centering the mental health experiences of AAPI communities ππ
πΈ May 21 β National Schizophrenia Awareness Day Breaking stigma and building understanding around schizophrenia ππΈ
π May 22 β National Psychotropic Medication Awareness Day Raising awareness about mental health medications and treatment options ππ§¬
πΏ May 25 β National Healing Day A day dedicated to healing β mind body and spirit ππΏβ¨
ποΈ May 28 β Mental Health Month Awareness Day A dedicated day within the month to amplify mental health awareness πποΈ
π LGBTQ+ DATES IN MAY
π³οΈββ§οΈ May 1 β Harvey Milk Day Celebrating the legacy of LGBTQ+ pioneer and activist Harvey Milk πβπ
π³οΈββ§οΈ May 5 β National Day of Silence Planning Preparation for student led awareness around LGBTQ+ bullying and harassment π€«ππ
π May 8 β LGBTQ+ Portrayals in Media Awareness Day Celebrating and advocating for authentic LGBTQ+ representation in media ππΊπ
π³οΈββ§οΈ May 10 β LGBTQ+ Families Day Celebrating the beautiful diversity of LGBTQ+ families everywhere ππ¨βπ¨βπ§βπ¦π©βπ©βπ§π
π May 15 β National Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia β IDAHOBIT Eve The day before IDAHOBIT β a time to reflect and prepare π³οΈββ§οΈπβ
π May 17 β IDAHOBIT Day International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia ππ³οΈββ§οΈβπ One of the most important LGBTQ+ awareness days of the year
π³οΈββ§οΈ May 19 β National Agender Pride Day Celebrating and honoring agender identity and visibility π€ππ
πΈ May 20 β National Queer Youth Appreciation Day Honoring and uplifting LGBTQ+ youth everywhere πππ³οΈββ§οΈβ¨
π May 22 β Harvey Milk Day Observed Some regions observe Harvey Milk Day on this date πβπ
π³οΈββ§οΈ May 24 β Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness Day Celebrating pansexual and panromantic identity and visibility ππ©·ππ
π May 26 β Lesbian Visibility Week Begins A full week dedicated to celebrating and uplifting lesbian visibility and community πππ
π³οΈββ§οΈ May 28 β National Biphobia Awareness Day Raising awareness about biphobia and celebrating bisexual identity ππ©·ππ
πΈ May 30 β LGBTQ+ Mental Health Awareness Day The perfect intersection of Mental Health Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ Pride β a day to honor the mental health needs of our community ππ§ ππ³οΈββ§οΈ
ππ π³οΈββ§οΈTRANSITIONS DELAWARE REMINDER
May is the perfect month to remind our community that affirming mental health care is available, accessible, and waiting for you. You do not have to navigate this alone. We are here. π³οΈββ§οΈππβ¨
Community ASK
We're seeking new or gently used chest binders for our affirming closet to support community members who need them.
Binders can be life-changing for trans and nonbinary folks, and we want to make sure everyone has access to safe, quality gender-affirming gearβat no cost.
What we need:
- New or gently used chest binders
- All sizes welcome (especially larger sizes!)
- Clean and in good condition
How to donate: Drop off at office
Contact us: info@transitionsde.com
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Self-Care Spotlight:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are here to remind you that self care is not optional β it is essential. ππ³οΈββ§οΈ
This month try one new thing just for YOU:
πΏ A walk in nature
π§ Five minutes of meditation
π A page in your journal
π¨ Something creative
π A session with one of our amazing therapists
You cannot pour from an empty cup beautiful humans. Fill yours up this May. We are here for every step of the journey. πΈππ³οΈββ§οΈ
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