Investing in our youth is investing in our future. “We are overwhelmingly grateful for the continued support of Columbus City Council President Hardin and all members of Columbus City Council. Supportive community programming provides therapeutic group opportunities, such as eating disorder recovery, restorative justice circles, and affinity groups for transgender/non-binary youth, as well as youth from Black and Brown communities. Direct mental health services include trauma informed and culturally responsive mental health and emotional support, such as individual counseling or therapy. This initiative works to implement sustainable community based wellness programs that improve the lives of adolescents, identify health conditions and environmental factors that are associated with barriers to wellness, and aid in improving the social determinants of health and wellness as it relates to LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults. The KYC Community Wellness Initiative is an expansion of KYC’s current programming with an intersectional focus on the emerging mental health and wellness needs of LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults. I am proud to sponsor this legislation and support Kaleidoscope Youth Center to provide key services for the LGBTQIA+ youth in our community,” said Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin. “It is vital for youth to grow up in a safe environment, where they have high self-worth and access to resources, such as therapy for their mental well-being. This grant agreement will support Kaleidoscope’s expansion of programming centered on mental health, wellness, trauma recovery and building self-esteem. City Council Partners with Kaleidoscope Youth Center to Continue Serving LGBTQIA+ Youth Beyond Pride MonthĬolumbus, OH - Today, Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin sponsored legislation to fund Kaleidoscope Youth Center (KYC) for mental health and wellness services to support Columbus’ LGBTQIA+ youth.
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