Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Established October 2020, revised November 2023
Lifeline Connections does not tolerate racism, prejudice, hatred, abuse, or violence
in any form for every person in our community. Lifeline Connections believes that
diversity, equity, and inclusion supports our staff, interns, volunteers, and patients
and enhances the passionate work we do.
As an organization committed to the behavioral health and whole-person health
care of all, we must speak out and join the national voice decrying the oppression,
injustice, and suffering of black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ2SIA+ youth and adults, and individuals with disAbilities in our country and in the communities we serve.
Inclusion, equity, and diversity are core values at Lifeline Connections. We are committed to these standards in our daily work. We also commit to actively participate in conversations and take action in the communities we serve to address and correct persistent injustice, systemic inequality, and structural barriers to equity. We hold ourselves accountable to the diverse communities we serve, and pledge to ensure that each person seeking support at Lifeline Connections has an opportunity to participate in equitable services.
We commit to standing beside and supporting BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals, and individuals with disAbilities to ensure all individuals have an equal opportunity to thrive in our community.
