U.S. Senator Michael Bennet Secures $845,000 Grant for You:Flourish to Support Mental Health Access for the LGBTQ+ Community
June 20 2024 - 11:30AM
You:Flourish, a social impact wellness venture of the nonprofit
Envision:You, recently received $845,000 in Community Project
Funding secured by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet. This
funding has been crucial in the launch of You:Flourish’s new online
platform, helping to make it available to Colorado residents for
free during the first year.
"We extend our deepest appreciation to U.S. Senator Michael
Bennett for championing You:Flourish, an innovative wellness
platform dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. Senator Bennet's
steadfast support underscores our shared commitment to enhancing
mental health and well-being across Colorado,” said Steven Haden
(he/him), Founder of You:Flourish. “Together, we strive to ensure
that every individual, in every corner of our state, has access to
the resources and support they need to thrive.”
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are 2.5 times more likely
to experience mental health challenges such as depression, stress,
and substance abuse. In fact, just 42% of LGBTQ+ Coloradans
reported having good mental health, compared to 74.8% of
heterosexual, cisgender Colorado adults. The disparity is even
greater among transgender, nonbinary, and otherwise gender-diverse
Coloradans, only 22.9% of whom reported having good mental
health.
The You:Flourish platform will address this gap by providing
access to the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory by GMLA which includes
healthcare and mental health providers who have shown a dedicated
commitment to delivering affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals;
safe, online peer connection opportunities; and a wellness hub of
empowering and educational resources based on the social
determinants of health.
“We are experiencing a massive mental health crisis in our
country. We must ensure that all Americans get the care they
deserve. As members of our state’s LGBTQ community face increased
mental health challenges and a higher risk of suicide, I’m grateful
for You:Flourish’s work to extend care to more Coloradans. This
investment will help them reach even more members of our
community,” said Bennet.
In the first round of Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Senate
appropriations bills, Senator Bennet helped secure over $91 million
for 78 Colorado infrastructure and community projects through
congressionally directed spending.
Colorado residents can join You:Flourish for free at
youflourish.app. For more information about You:Flourish and how
the platform supports members of the LGBTQ+ community,
visit www.you-flourish.com.
About You:FlourishYou:Flourish is a digital
wellness initiative for the LGBTQ+ community based in Denver,
Colorado. You:Flourish offers a supportive and inclusive platform
providing access to resources, counseling services, and a vibrant
community. The platform’s innovative features empower individuals
to prioritize their mental health and flourish in their daily
lives. To learn more, visit www.you-flourish.com or connect with
You:Flourish on Instagram.
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