The SIM Foundation
Igniting Conversations, Inspiring Change
The Sexual Intellectual Movement Foundation is a charitable organization based in Atlanta, GA. We are committed to breaking down barriers, fostering open conversations, and empowering individuals to make informed choices about their sexual health.
Did You Know...
60%
of LGBTQ+ young people reported that they have felt discriminated against in the past year due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Of these LGBTQ+ youth, 73% of experienced symptoms of anxiety; 58% had symptoms of depression
40%
of LGBTQ+ adults in the United States are people of color, including 12% who identify as Black.
According to CDC, in 2021, Black/African American individuals aged 13 and older represented approximately 12% of the U.S. population, but accounted for 40% of people with HIV. Hispanic/Latino persons aged 13 and older represented 18% of the population but accounted for 25% of people with HIV.
50%
of all LGBTQ+ youth of color experienced discrimination based on their race/ethnicity in the past year, along with higher rates of suicide attempts compared to white LGBTQ+ youth.
LGBTQ youth of color, especially Black and Indigenous LGBTQ youth, often face additional discrimination due to their intersectional identities, and media visibility is lacking compared to coverage of their white LGBTQ peers, a 2021 Trevor Project survey found.
Health & Wellness
Dr. Nikita Pete, DNP-APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional who serves as one of our board members providing CPR courses.
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Mental Health Advocacy
Ashley James, Mental First Aid certified and a mental health advocate, is one of our board members creating a safe platform for individuals to discuss their mental health.
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TESTIMONIALS
"The SIM Foundation has been a game-changer for me. Their resources on sexual and mental health have provided invaluable support during some of the most challenging times in my life."
-Anonymous, BIPOC queer young adult
"As a queer black woman, finding a safe space to discuss sexual health and mental well-being is rare. The Sexual Intellectual Movement Foundation has created a welcoming environment where I feel seen and heard."
-Zy, BIPOC queer young adult
"I am incredibly grateful for the work that the Sexual Intellectual Movement Foundation is doing. Their focus on BIPOC Queer young adults is much needed, and their Sexual Queer Minds workshops have empowered me to take control of my health."
-Mia, BIPOC queer young adult
"Thanks to the Sexual Intellectual Movement Foundation, I have learned so much about sexual health that I never would have learned elsewhere. Their dedication to serving BIPOC communities is inspiring. I learned a lot about my queer sexual and mental health by attending the Sexual Queer Minds workshop."
-Bri, BIPOC queer young adult
