Support LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Phoenix
At a critical crossroads between urgent need and transformative vision stands Prism Counseling & Coaching. This beacon of hope was founded by Tres Adames, whose personal journey underscores the vital need for fully-affirming mental health services.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a survivor of conversion therapy, Tres faced challenges that would break many. His resilience was tested even further when he was fired from a prior counseling position because of his sexual orientation — a story so compelling it won an Emmy when covered by the local news. However, Tres turned adversity into action, leading to the establishment of Prism Counseling, a sanctuary of empowering and affirming support for adults, teens, couples, and particularly LGBTQ+ individuals.
In a time when many feel alienated from traditional faith communities — whether due to their LGBTQ+ identity, a journey of spiritual deconstruction, or experiences of religious trauma and spiritual abuse — the necessity for Prism's unique services has only grown. We do more than just offer counseling; we provide a safe haven for spiritual and emotional healing, a refuge for those often marginalized or rejected by conventional religious institutions. Our significance is ever-growing as we serve as a vital conduit between the realms of traditional faith and mental health support.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a survivor of conversion therapy, Tres faced challenges that would break many. His resilience was tested even further when he was fired from a prior counseling position because of his sexual orientation — a story so compelling it won an Emmy when covered by the local news. However, Tres turned adversity into action, leading to the establishment of Prism Counseling, a sanctuary of empowering and affirming support for adults, teens, couples, and particularly LGBTQ+ individuals.
In a time when many feel alienated from traditional faith communities — whether due to their LGBTQ+ identity, a journey of spiritual deconstruction, or experiences of religious trauma and spiritual abuse — the necessity for Prism's unique services has only grown. We do more than just offer counseling; we provide a safe haven for spiritual and emotional healing, a refuge for those often marginalized or rejected by conventional religious institutions. Our significance is ever-growing as we serve as a vital conduit between the realms of traditional faith and mental health support.
Our Vision to Expand Our Mission
The urgency is palpable. We require $3,000 for immediate operational costs and an additional $2,000 to kickstart Prism Connection, our planned non-profit extension. This new entity isn't just an extension; it's a lifeline. It aims to offer counseling scholarships to those who are underserved and at-risk, including LGBTQ+ individuals facing financial obstacles to receiving care. Our targeted fundraising sum is $5,000 — a crucial figure in our mission's continuity.
The urgency is palpable. We require $3,000 for immediate operational costs and an additional $2,000 to kickstart Prism Connection, our planned non-profit extension. This new entity isn't just an extension; it's a lifeline. It aims to offer counseling scholarships to those who are underserved and at-risk, including LGBTQ+ individuals facing financial obstacles to receiving care. Our targeted fundraising sum is $5,000 — a crucial figure in our mission's continuity.
Free Gift with Your DonationFor donations of $25 or more, we're offering a free DISC personality assessment (usually retailing for $49) as a token of our gratitude. After making your contribution, you can select either the Classic DISC personality assessment or the Christian DISC® (a faith-based version of the assessment).
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The stakes are high and the need is immediate. Your support doesn't just sustain us; it fuels a wider mission. It helps those in the LGBTQ+ community who need mental health care and can't find it elsewhere. This is a critical, defining moment. Stand with us in this urgent mission, and together, we can guarantee the continuation and expansion of affirming mental health care in Phoenix.
Important Note
Before you click the donate button below, please note that contributions will not be tax-deductible until we attain non-profit status through our forthcoming entity, Prism Connection. If you're considering a larger donation once our non-profit status is established, we'd love for you to reach out to us directly. Thank you for your understanding and for standing with us in this urgent endeavor.
Important Note
Before you click the donate button below, please note that contributions will not be tax-deductible until we attain non-profit status through our forthcoming entity, Prism Connection. If you're considering a larger donation once our non-profit status is established, we'd love for you to reach out to us directly. Thank you for your understanding and for standing with us in this urgent endeavor.
Watch Tres' story covered in an Emmy-award-winning local news story: