Resilient & Resourceful: LGBTQIA+ Community Member Perceptions of Living in Southwest and West Colorado

The Colorado Trust, through a community-centered approach, aimed to explore building connections and relationships with LGBTQIA+ individuals living in the southwest and west regions of Colorado to better understand the barriers to their health and wellness as well as the resilience of community. Written by Leo Kattari, MSW with Rachel Esters (who served as the community connector for this project), the report summarizes lived experiences and opinions shared by LGBTQIA+ people living in the southwest and west part of the state, including a look at associated benefits, challenges and opportunities.