A groundbreaking new app, years in the making, is now live for LGBTQ+ Coloradans, offering a comprehensive wellness hub designed to improve mental health and well-being. You:Flourish, created by Steven Haden in partnership with nonprofit Envision:You, aims to address the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in accessing healthcare and mental health resources.
Haden explained that the idea for You:Flourish came about during the pandemic lockdown when research revealed a lack of digital spaces for meaningful connections and difficulty in finding mental health providers who understand the community’s specific needs. The platform offers users free access to features for up to a year, including a directory of healthcare professionals specializing in LGBTQ+ care, a wellness hub with tailored resources, and a space for connecting with others who share similar identities and needs.
For Vic Leao, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, the app has been a game-changer in navigating mental health obstacles. Leao emphasized the importance of resources that reflect their identity and lived experience, highlighting the higher rates of mental health issues within the LGBTQ+ community due to discrimination and trauma.
Haden hopes that You:Flourish will help reduce these disparities and provide much-needed support to those in need. Leao echoed this sentiment, describing the app as life-changing and empowering for the community. With easy access to specialized services, You:Flourish is poised to make a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ Coloradans.
