February 28, 2025, marks the conclusion of SAMSHA Emergency Response Grant (SERG) and the sunset of the Post-Tragedy Response for Inclusion and Diverse Equity (PRIDE) team. The PRIDE team was established as a temporary initiative to address the mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in response to the tragic events at Club Q.
As the grant period ends, we extend our deepest gratitude to the PRIDE team for their unwavering commitment to advocacy, peer services, outreach, and the creation of programs that centered LGBTQ+ community needs. While this marks the end of the PRIDE program, we remain dedicated to continuing the legacy of their work in supporting the LGBTQ+ population.
Diversus Health is proud sponsor of Envision: You, an organization leading the charge in supporting LGBTQ+ Coloradans who face stigma, discrimination, and trauma, while working to close the behavioral health disparities impacting our LGBTQ+ community. Envision: You’s evidence-based training is a requirement for all Diversus Health staff, and, with their support and that of our partners, we are committed to growing and learning as an LGBTQ+ affirming organization.
Diversus Health recognizes the ongoing need for affirming care and the importance of creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for all. Moving forward, we will continue our efforts to enhance care for LGBTQ+ individuals, ensuring that we listen to and collaborate with our partners—especially the Prism Community Collective—to meet the evolving needs of our community. We are also committed to ensuring continuity of care for individuals previously connected with the PRIDE team.
The Prism Community Collective, established in 2024, serves as a community center for LGBTQ+ individuals, dedicated to dismantling barriers, increasing visibility, and fostering connections. This organization aims to empower and honor those impacted by the Club Q tragedy and the greater LGBTQ+ community. As a dedicated partner to Prism Community Collective, following the conclusion of the PRIDE team, we will offer walk-in services at Prism’s location with Nicole Grunenwald, LCSW.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and we are excited to build on the lessons learned throughout the PRIDE program to create positive change.
For any questions or concerns please contact email us at info@diversushealth.org.