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Take This, Inc.
Mental Health Care
Kirkland, WA 2,976 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
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http://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pwww.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
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Primary
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Kirkland, WA 98034, US
Employees at Take This, Inc.
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Christian Svensson
VP, Head of 2nd/3rd Party Content Ventures & Strategic Initiatives at Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Eugenio Vargas
Entertainer, Content Creator, and Digital Media and Marketing Specialist
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Katie Downey, RRO
Project Manager
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Kimberly Packett
Philanthropy & Partnerships Officer at Take This
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Take This and The Pokémon Company International are teaming up again, this time for the World Championships! We'll be at the Anaheim Convention Center all next weekend, August 15-17, running our AFK Quiet Room. Whether you're a competitor or a spectator, you'll be able to stop by and see us whenever you need a break. We're so thrilled to partner with Pokemon at another event this year. See you in Anaheim, trainers! #Pokemon #WorldChampionships #ESports #MentalHealth #Gaming #Nonprofit #AFKRoom #SelfCare #Event
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🛡️ Level up your collection and support mental health in gaming with the Take This Charity Shield from Beadle & Grimm's! Funds raised from the sale of these pins go toward our AFK Quiet Rooms and curating mental health resources for the gaming community. Get yours today and make a real impact: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gVuFSidR #MentalHealth #Gaming #Fundraising #Pin
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This weekend is your last chance to apply for Accelerate Season 2! Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm Pacific Time on Sunday, July 27th. Don't miss your chance to kickstart your career by finding your place at the intersection of mental health and games. takethis.org/accelerate #Mentorship #ApplyNow #MentalHealth #Gaming #Accelerate
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Sometimes the most powerful support is a quiet room and the chance to step away. That's what the AFK Quiet Room offers: a clinician staffed calm space at gaming conventions where anyone can take a break, breathe, and care for their mental health. So far this year, AFK Quiet Rooms have had over 3,000 visits. That's 3,000 moments of relief, grounding, and support made possible by donors like you. If you believe in creating safer, more human spaces in gaming, help us keep the AFK Quiet Room open and growing. Donate now: takethis.org/donate #MentalHealth #Gaming #Conventions #AFKRoom #Donate #Nonprofit #SelfCare
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Looking for a little more info about our Accelerate program, what it is, and what it seeks to do? Check out our latest video and learn more about the Accelerate GAME plan! Remember, there are just 5 days left to apply for season 2. Apply now at takethis.org/accelerate. #Accelerate #Mentorship #Apply #MentalHealth #Gaming Music track: Business by Aylex Source: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dPgpHCQv
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We are proud to join with Riot Games to support Take This, Inc. and the return of the Accelerate Fellowship Program. Now entering its second season, Accelerate is a groundbreaking mentorship initiative designed to nurture the next generation of professionals working at the intersection of games and mental health. This free, 7-month program provides early-career talent with one-on-one mentorship, hands-on experience, and a powerful support network—especially for individuals historically excluded from these spaces. Accelerate is an opportunity for emerging leaders to focus on their external challenges that stem from unconscious, internal narratives: what we call our Perception Box™ framework. It’s an opportunity to question those narratives, reconnect with purpose, and co-create more inclusive and mentally healthy digital worlds. Thank you to Riot Games and our partners at Take This for building a future where empathy, play, and mental health aren’t just compatible—they’re essential. Applications for Season 2 are open through Sunday, July 27: takethis.org/accelerate #MentalHealth #GamingForGood #AccelerateFellowship #UnlikelyCollaborators #PerceptionBox #GameDev #DiversityInGaming #TakeThis
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🚨 REMINDER 🚨 This is the final week to submit applications to be a fellow for Accelerate Season 2! Applications will close at 11:59pm PT on Sunday, July 27th. If you're looking for something to jump start your career in gaming, mental health, and the intersection of the two, Accelerate might be for you! Apply to be one of our 10 fellows who will spend 6 months working with our brilliant industry mentors, attending educational seminars, and learning practical skills that will help you grow as a professional and as a person. Accelerate Season 2 is made possible through the generous support of both lead funder Riot Games and Unlikely Collaborators, whose partnership helps keep the program accessible, impactful, and free for all participants. Apply ➡️ takethis.org/accelerate #Mentorship #MentalHealth #Gaming #Accelerate
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Take This Announces Season 2 of Accelerate; Applications Now Open Supported by Riot Games and Unlikely Collaborators “I’m so pleased that Riot Games and Unlikely Collaborators share our vision for cultivating a community of professionals who understand both games and mental health,” said Dr. Kelli Dunlap, Executive Director at Take This. “With their support, Accelerate has the potential to create meaningful shifts in how games are made, played, and supported.” Check out the full press release here ➡️ https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eypebjaz #PressRelease #MentalHealth #Gaming #Accelerate #Mentorship
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Look at this AMAZING fundraising event Christopher George and Wolf & Company, P.C. organized! Like so many non-profits, we rely on donations and community fundraising efforts to make sure we can continue offering our programming. We here at Take This are so incredibly grateful to our wildly creative community members and supporters for organizing events just like this one. Thanks Chris and Wolf & Company for your support!
Administrative professional providing creative support with an emphasis on operational development.
In late May, I had the pleasure of working with Wolf & Company, P.C.'s Philanthropy Committee to host our 2nd Annual Gaming for Good event - a Mario Kart Tournament to raise funds for Take This, Inc.! We welcomed 12 in-person racers, along with 4 virtual racers, to participate in an exciting tournament that echoed with cheers and laughter throughout our Boston office! Racers jumped and drifted around fan-favorite tracks all to benefit an amazing organization. Cheers to our virtual and in-person Top Banana winners! As a lifelong gamer, I’m immensely grateful for the efforts of Take This, Inc. to destigmatize and promote support for mental health within the gaming community and industry. Check out the link in the comments to learn more about this fantastic organization or to make a donation!
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