Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Org

BRAVO will be closed Friday, 6/19/26, to celebrate Juneteenth.
Happy Juneteenth!

Juneteenth is this Friday! Equitas Health honors this national holiday commemorating the day in 1866 when the U.S. government freed the last Americans from slavery.

For a list of Juneteenth events, please visit https://equitashealth.com/blog/2026-juneteenth/ 🔗

HEADS UP! Equitas Health offices, locations, and programs will be closed on Friday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. For questions, please call (833) 378-4827. Thank you!

How do YOU make your partners feel safe? 💜

Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Org provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual assault, hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, and/or stalking.

☎️ Call (866) 862-7286
📱 Text us (614) 333-1907
🖱️ Chat online at bravo.equitashealth.org
💙 Walk in or make an appointment

10 years ago today, the LGBTQ+ community experienced a horrific tragedy.

The Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting was the deadliest mass shooting by a single shooter in United States history at the time. It is still the deadliest incident of violence against the LGBTQ+ community in modern U.S. history. Of those lost, a majority were of Hispanic background.

We honor the 49 lives taken, and all impacted still to this day.

Our hearts beat with you, Orlando. ❤️

Read more: https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-pulse-nightclub-massacre-10-years-later/71470834 🔗

BRAVO is here for ALL of you! 🏳️‍⚧️🌈

Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Org provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual assault, hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, and/or stalking.

☎️ Call (866) 862-7286
📱 Text us (614) 333-1907
🖱️ Chat online at bravo.equitashealth.org
💙 Walk in or make an appointment

BRAVO is saddened by the devastating violence that took the life of Mark Rayburn-Velco and has left his husband, Brent Rayburn-Velco, with serious injuries. This violence and loss have shaken the Columbus LGBTQIA+ community.

Our hearts are with everyone carrying the weight of this tragedy, including Mark & Brent’s family, friends, peers, and neighbors. We know many others are also struggling to process the pain and uncertainty surrounding these events.

BRAVO’s confidential advocacy and support services are available to LGBTQIA+ people throughout Ohio who may need support, resources, or someone to talk to.

We are keeping Brent and all those affected in our thoughts during this difficult time.

For our full statement and a list of resources, visit bravo.equitashealth.com.

BRAVO is saddened by the devastating violence that took the life of Mark Rayburn-Velco and has left his husband, Brent Rayburn-Velco, with serious injuries. This violence and loss have shaken the Columbus LGBTQIA+ community.

Our hearts are with everyone carrying the weight of this tragedy, including Mark & Brent’s family, friends, peers, and neighbors. We know many others are also struggling to process the pain and uncertainty surrounding these events.

BRAVO’s confidential advocacy and support services are available to LGBTQIA+ people throughout Ohio who may need support, resources, or someone to talk to.

We are keeping Brent and all those affected in our thoughts during this difficult time.

For our full statement and a list of resources, visit bravo.equitashealth.org.

Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Org provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual assault, hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, and/or stalking. 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Report anti-LGBTQ+ violence/hate and get support:
☎️ Call (866) 862-7286
📱 Text us (614) 333-1907
💙 Walk into Equitas Health King-Lincoln | WED & FRI 9 AM - 5 PM

Arousal (being turned on) =/= consent! Not sure you have consent? Just ask!⁠

✅ “Do you want to do [x] now?”
✅ “Does that feel good?”
✅ “Show me how you want me to touch you.”
✅ “Do you want to keep going, or take a moment?”

Remember, consent should come with FRIES! Freely given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, & Specific! 🍟

Stealthing is assault. Full stop. If you think stealthing happened to you, you are not alone. And it is NOT your fault. Find resources for support at stealthing.equitashealth.com 💜

You may want to help. But you might not know how. When the time comes to support a survivor in your life, remember how to TALK:

❤️ Thank them for telling you
💛 Ask how you can help
💚 Listen without judgement
💙 Keep Supporting

If you need to TALK to someone, or need to ask for advice, contact Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Org 💜

Action alert! 🚨