We're excited to spend the weekend at #PAXWest2024! You can find us at the PAX Together Intersection on level 4 and in the AFK Room on level 3. If you're tempted by our delicious new t-shirt, we'll have samples for you at the Hope Booth!
Take This, Inc.
Mental Health Care
Kirkland, WA 2,477 followers
Decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health among game makers and players.
About us
Our mission is to decrease the stigma, and increase the support for, mental health in the game enthusiast community and inside the game industry. Our Vision is a game community that welcomes and supports people experiencing mental health challenges, and that recognizes the humanity and mental health of game creators. The foundation of all of our work is the principle that hope is healing in the journey to mental wellness. Furthermore, - We normalize mental health challenges and recognize and honor intersectional experiences - We approach change and mental wellness broadly, from empowering individuals to enacting systemic change focused on leadership and cultural norms and practices - We foster healthy, inclusive community by focusing on collaboration and partnership - We take an evidence-based approach to our mental health content and programming We are a mental health advocacy organization with a focus on the game industry and community. We provide resources, training, and support individuals and companies that help the gaming community improve its mental well-being and resilience. We address the underlying conditions that can create and perpetuate mental health challenges: stigma, harmful studio culture, harassment and toxicity, lack of diversity and accessibility, and problematic game and community design. Specifically, this means that we: - Produce content that is intersectional and created by diverse voices - Foster safe, mental health-affirming, inclusionary, and harassment-free communities and industry environments - Promote inclusive and thoughtful game design practices
- Website
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http://www.takethis.org
External link for Take This, Inc.
- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Kirkland, WA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Video Games, Mental Health and Video Games, Mental Health Advocacy, Education and Training, Video Games and Youth, Online Safety, Trust and Safety, Organizational Culture, DEI, and Professional Development
Locations
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Primary
Kirkland, WA 98034, US
Employees at Take This, Inc.
Updates
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We shared the news with our close community yesterday, and now we’re sharing with the public: Take This will shut its doors before the end of the year if we can’t secure funding. Raffael Boccamazzo bittersweet and transparent blog post has the details. https://lnkd.in/e_kkWDBJ
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Sweeten your wardrobe & support 2 great charities with the It's Okay to Crumble t-shirt fundraiser! https://lnkd.in/eNyPpfNY Take This x Cookie Brigade
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In case you missed the big reveal, Cookie Brigade and Take This have officially launched a brand new t-shirt fundraiser! Get your "It's okay to crumble" t-shirt here! https://lnkd.in/eNyPpfNY
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Excited to announce our first ever live co-stream with the Cookie Brigade AND our first ever live baking stream. Get ready to bake and decorate as we reveal the Take This x Cookie Brigade limited edition t-shirt! Mark your calendars for August 23rd from 4PM to 6PM EST.
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Join us at #PAXWest for a panel that dives deep into ADHD and TTRPGs! Discover how these games help ADHDers find community, boost self-esteem, and harness their unique talents. @samanthabeart @howtoadhd @doctorkilmer @Justinsal22
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🚨 Applications for the first-ever class of Accelerate fellows close today, July 5, at 11:59 PST! ⏰ If you've already applied, thank you! For those who "work well under pressure," this is your sign. https://lnkd.in/eCxz2Btt
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