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Do you love hilarious, fun or awkward family photos as much as we do? Join us November 17th to take your own friends/chosen family photo! Photos included with every ticket. All proceeds benefit vital programs serving our LGBTQ+ community. Get your tickets today! Click the link in to purchase tickets or learn more! https://buff.ly/4gEUvSV . . . . #denver #colorado #lgbtqnonprofit #mentalhealthawareness #nonprofitevent #lgbtq #denverevents . [Image Description 1:[ There is a colored background that ranges from left to right with muted colors of red-orange, yellow and blue grey in different columns. At the top of the image the event information reads " Have you purchased your tickets yet?" Below that is the Envision:You logo, followed by text that reads "Frame Your Pride!" To the right of that is an image of Miss Zarah and America wearing long blue sparkly gowns on a grey blue background inside of a picture frame. Below that is more text that reads "Gather your friends or chosen family for a one of a kind queer photo event!"] End Description.] . [Image Description 2:[ On a white background there is a picture frame border. The top of the image has text that reads "Thank you to our sponsors!" And the sponsor logos are below.] End Description]

🌈 Happy National Coming Out Day! 🌈 Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community! ✨ Swipe 👉🏼 to see some facts about National Coming Out Day! 🏳️🌈 Reaching out to your LGBTQ+ loved ones to check in about their mental health can be supportive if they have experienced hardships when coming out or in general when coming out to friends, family, or peers. 🫶🏼 Follow @howtohavethetalk for more mental health reminders, introspective questions, and helpful interpersonal posts. For more resources and tips, visit #HowToHaveTheTalk at https://buff.ly/3WYoRH2 or click the link in our bio. #LGBTQ #LGBTQCommunity #LGBTQIA #QueerAdvocacy #Trans #Wellness #MentalHealth #Colorado #Nonprofit #Envision:You #NationalComingOutDay [Image 1 Description: Beige background with rainbow colors and rainbow flag. Text reads, “Happy National Coming Out Day! Visibility is power. Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community!” End description] [Image 2 Description: Beige background with rainbow colors and cartoons of people with rainbow flags. Text reads, “National Coming Out Day was first celebrated in 1988 after the first anniversary of the National March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian rights in 1987. This date was chosen to acknowledge and celebrate those who are LGBTQ+ living openly and authentically!” End description] [Image 3 Description: Beige background with rainbow colors and cartoons of people with rainbow flags. Text reads, “How To Have The Talk. Sometimes, it can be difficult to talk about hardships experienced or in general when coming out to friends, family, or peers. Asking questions about mental health to your LGBTQ+ friends or loved ones can show support during these difficult or transitional times. Text bubble reads: ‘Are you okay? I care about you and want you to know I’m here if you want to talk’. Other text bubble reads, ‘How can I support you?’” End description]

Do you love hilarious, fun or awkward family photos as much as we do? Join us November 17th to take your own friends/chosen family photo! Photos included with every ticket. All proceeds benefit vital programs serving our LGBTQ+ community. Get your tickets today! Click the link to purchase tickets and learn more! https://buff.ly/4gEUvSV . . . . #denver #colorado #lgbtqnonprofit #mentalhealthawareness #nonprofitevent #lgbtq #denverevents . [Image Description 1:[ There is a colored background that ranges from left to right with muted colors of red-orange, yellow and blue grey in different columns. At the top of the image the event information reads " Have you purchased your tickets yet?" Below that is the Envision:You logo, followed by text that reads "Frame Your Pride!" To the right of that is an image of Miss Zarah and America wearing long blue sparkly gowns on a grey blue background inside of a picture frame. Below that is more text that reads "Gather your friends or chosen family for a one of a kind queer photo event!"] End Description.] . [Image Description 2:[ On a white background there is a picture frame border. The top of the image has text that reads "Thank you to our sponsors!" And the sponsor logos are below.] End Description]

Today is World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is celebrated worldwide every day on October 10th. Each year has a theme and this year’s theme is “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.” World Mental Health Day is a time where the world becomes united in raising awareness about mental health and the importance of breaking down barriers that prevent people from having mental stability and wellness in their lives. Here at Envision:You, we believe that access to mental health care is a human right, not a privilege. No matter where someone lives in the world, their economic standing, their sexual identity or race- everyone deserves access to safe places to heal and receive mental health services. #Envision:You #WorldMentalHealthDay #LGBTQwellness #nonprofit #Denver #mentalhealth [Image Description: Slide 1: There is an off-white background and two circles (one half circle, one full circle) with the words in black lettering, “World Mental Health Day October 10, 2024.” End Image Description] [Image Description: Slide 2: The slide uses an off-white background and has the title of “World Mental Health Day” in black lettering. There are two circles- one light green half circle and one full circle. The full circle has words in black lettering that reads “World Mental Health Day was created by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) in 1992. The goal of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness surrounding mental health and break down mental health stigma. WFMH partners worldwide to create agendas and call to actions to share with the world in hopes to create everlasting change.” End Image Description] [Image Description: Slide 3: The slide uses an off-white background. The title of the slide is at the top of the page and says “2024 Theme: Mental Health at the Workplace.” There are two big circles. The left circle with an off-white background has writing in black lettering inside that reads “We spend the majority of our day at work, but many workplaces worldwide create environments where mental health is stigmatized and not prioritized. These workplaces then result in excessive distress, trauma, and worsening of mental health symptoms.” There is a circle to the right that is green and has place lettering inside that says, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.” End Image Description]

Swipe to read more! What other resources and accounts should folks follow for harm reduction? #QueerAdvocacy #Colorado #EnvisionYou #opioidoverdose #supportnotstigma #overdoseawareness #overdoseprevention #narcan #naloxone #carrynaloxone #carrynarcan #endoverdose #decrim [Image 1 description: Same background as above. Text reads “What is harm reduction? Plus resources for safe(r) drug use for LGBTQ+ folks in Colorado”. End description.] [Image 2 description: Same background as above. Text reads “What? Harm reduction is a non-judgmental approach to minimizing the negative consequences of drug use. How? By providing drug education, safe consumption spaces, ways to test drugs, access to treatment, and distributing Narcan (Naloxone) to reverse overdoses.”. End description.] [Image 3 description: Same background as above.Text reads “You should know… Colorado’s rate of recreational drug overdose is higher than the national rate, with most overdoses being accidental. Queer folks face increased risks when using drugs, too. Street drugs are often mixed with other substances which could increase the potential of overdosing. This includes fentanyl. Access to resources are crucial for keeping our community safe". End description.] [Image 4 description: Same background as above. Text reads “Where to start (preventing overdose). 1. Test street drugs with fentanyl strips. 2. Carry Narcan (Naloxone) with you (you may need 2). 3. Look up risky substance contraindications (e.g. TripSit)". End description.] [Image 5 description: Same background as above. Text reads “What can overdose look like? Breathing very slow, shallow, erratic (less than 8 breaths/min). Unresponsive to stimulus (try sternum rub). Deep choking sounds, snore like gurgling (“death rattle”). Vomiting. Unconscious, or awake but unable to talk. Nails/lips bluish purple (light skin) or grayish and (dark skin)”. End description.] [Image 6 description: Same background as above. Text reads “Free Narcan & fentanyl test strips. Denver Department of Public Health & Environment. High Rockies Harm Reduction (mobile). Colorado Health Network Access Points (4 locations statewide). Boulder County’s The Works Program. See Stop the Clock Colorado (for purchase)". End description.] [Image 7 description: Same background as above. A picture of Narcan nasal spray is in the bottom corner. Text reads “What other tips or resources can we share?”. End description.]

✨ Don’t forget to purchase your Frame Your Pride event tickets! 🎟️🌈 📸 Are you proud to work in an LGBTQ+ affirming workplace? Envision:You invites you and your colleagues to join us November 17th to celebrate DEI initiatives that embrace authentic selves in the workplace. Every ticket purchased includes a professional photo, food, entertainment and benefits Envision:You programs! 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Head to the link in our bio or https://buff.ly/3Br0A5c to learn more! We hope to see you there! 🤗 #LGBTQ #FrameYourPride #Denver #NonProfit #MentalHealthAwareness #DenverEvent #nonprofitevent [Image Description 1: Orange and blue background. Image of golden frame with photo of staff and text that reads “Frame Your Pride!” Additional text reads, “Don’t forget to purchase your tickets! Sunday, November 17th. Club 1134 Broadway. 2PM-6PM.” End Description” [Image Description 2: On a white background there is a picture frame border. The top of the image has text that reads “Thank you to our sponsors!” The sponsor logos are below. End Description”

*JOB ALERT* 🌈Do you want to be part of creating systemic changes in the ways in which LGBTQ+ folks engage with the behavioral health care system, seek out resources, and discuss mental health? Do you care about improving health equity and behavioral health outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals in Colorado? 🌈 Our organization, Envision:You, is focused on supporting, educating and empowering those in Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community living with a mental health or substance use disorder. ✨We are looking for a licensed clinical therapist who is passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community to provide a psychoeducational portion for our workshop-oriented program, “Q is for Questioning.” 👀 💫The intent of “Q is for Questioning” is to support caregivers and adult role models to gain skills to support queer or questioning youth who are navigating their sexual and/or gender identity. We will provide trusted adults opportunities to network and receive support through resources and community building while teaching about ways to support members of the LGBTQ+ community. Does this all sound like YOUR FIT? 🤗 Please scan the QR code in the post or visit the job posting link in our LinkTree to apply!! ✨We’d love to have you!✨ #hiring #jobsearch #lgbtq #mentalhealth #nonprofit #recruitment #nowhiring #jobs #hybrid #Denver #Colorado #denverjobs #wellness #LGBTQcommunity #LGBTQadvocacy #mentalhealthmatters [image Description: [Framed in a colorful Rainbow gradient is the “Q is for Questioning” logo in the right corner and accompanied by the text: “We’re Hiring / Q is for Questioning Licensed Therapist Co-Facilitator.” Under that text is the QR Code to scan to reach the job application page] End description].

Support Envision:You through workplace giving! Do you have an employee giving campaign at work? If yes, please choose Envision:You as the recipient of your workplace giving pledge! We are proud to partner with Community Shares of Colorado in workplace giving campaigns. Making charitable donations via paycheck contributions is a convenient option that allows incremental gifts to add up over the course of a year, with long lasting impact! To learn more, head to buff.ly/3Y92M9t today! . . . . #workplacegiving #colorado #denver #nonprofit #mentalhealth #lgbtqmentalhealth

❗❗“Health is political and politics affect health.” ❗❗ 🗳️ Your vote counts even more than you might think. By voting, you help ensure that everyone has access to the care and resources they deserve, and help create a healthier, more equitable future for all! Let’s stand together for health equity and make our voices heard! #LGBTQ #LGBTQCommunity #LGBTQIA #QueerAdvocacy #Trans #Wellness #MentalHealth #Colorado #Nonprofit #EnvisionYou #VoteForChange #HealthEquity #YourVoiceMatters [Image 1 description: On a light pink background, the words “Voting and Health” are surrounded by a circle of colorful flowers. End description.] [Image 2 description: Same image background and text box as previous slide, the quote “Health is political and politics affect health” is positioned next to a large open mouth so that it appears as though the mouth is shouting out the quote. Below this graphic, in a pink text box, is the text “Connection between Voting and Health Equity: Voting plays a crucial role in shaping policies that impact social determinants of health, such as access to healthcare, economic stability, and education, which are essential for achieving health equity”. End description.] [Image 3 description: Same image background and text box as previous slide. Text reads, “Policy Influence: Elected officials & policies have significant effects on health outcomes, & voting provides a mechanism for marginalized communities to influence decisions that affect their well-being.” Below this text, to the left of a small flower, is the text “Systemic Inequities: Many health inequities arise from systemic issues that can be addressed through policy changes, making voting an important tool for systemic reform.” Below this text, inside of a pink textbox, is the text “Barriers to Voting: Various obstacles such as voter suppression, disenfranchisement, & lack of access to voting resources disproportionately affect marginalized groups & hinder their ability to participate in the electoral process”. End description.] [Image 4 description. Same image background and text box as previous slide. Text reads, “Call to Action: Engaging in voting & electoral processes is a vital pursuit for advancing health equity & addressing health disparities through effective policy advocacy & change.” Below this is a heading with the text “References,” followed by the text “Article: Voting is Critical to the Pursuit of Health Equity from Health Affairs” & the link to the article, which can be found at https://buff.ly/3MpK7R5. At the bottom, there’s a drawing of a hand holding a sign that says “Vote,” next to three small stars. End description.]

🌟“For too long, the goal of therapy has been to help people adapt to oppression and cope with the ongoing trauma of colonial, capitalist, and white supremacist systems. Well the old paradigm is crumbling, and frankly, it’s long overdue.” - Dr. Jennifer Mullan, PsyD 🌟Decolonizing behavioral health practices confronts the multi-generational impact that colonization has had on all of us. It works to recenter the collective healing process for all indigenous peoples and those who were forcibly displaced across the world. It rejects individualistic ideals and the pathologization of people’s core experiences. Decolonization reaffirms that mental health is accessible to ALL, giving everyone a chance at the journey to liberation (Mullan, 2024). How have you decolonized your practice? What are your ideas? Share in the comments below! #LGBTQ #LGBTQCommunity #LGBTQIA #QueerAdvocacy #Trans #Wellness #MentalHealth #Colorado #Nonprofit #EnvisionYou #Denver #Liberation #DecolonizingTherapy #AntiOppressivePractice #CulturalSensitivity #Decolonization #JenniferMullan #QueerLiberation [Image 1 description: [On a light pink background with images of happy people, text reads, “Decolonizing Behavioral Health Practice”]. End Description]. [Image 2 description: [On a light pink background with images of happy people, text reads, “Colonization refers to the behavioral, psychological, institutional, political, spiritual, interpersonal, and economic methods that have exploited and oppressed Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) globally - historically and presently.”]. End Description]. [Image 3 description: [On a light pink background with images of happy people, text reads, “Decolonization is about addressing the enduring impact of colonization, recognizing the Euro-centric roots of traditional, Western behavior health practices, and embracing culturally-affirming practice. It is a shift away from dominant white, heteronormative, patriarchal narratives that pathologize systemically impacted groups.”]. End Description]. [Image 4 description: [On a light pink background with images of happy people, text reads, “To be well is to have our lives in balance; it is not enough to understand mental health from a biological, personal, intellectual and emotional functioning viewpoint.” - Jesse Valentin, MSW, LICSW, Diné two-spirit navajo nation.Jesse Valentin speaks to the Western mental health paradigm, which reinforces the colonialism doctrine. In turn, the recognition and affirmation for the spiritual or cultural needs of Natives does not exist. Without the integration of Native healing practices, cultural teachings, etc., Natives can feel a sense of disconnection or loss, which can negatively impact their well-being and sense of self ”]. End Description].