our mission
Brio advances global mental health and wellbeing through design and collaboration with local leaders and organizations.
Every person is created to flourish.
But the burdens of violence and injustice fall heavily on the shoulders of marginalized communities. The vicious cycle of poverty and poor mental health threatens the wellbeing of us all.
Now is the time to catalyze community-owned mental health initiatives that break the cycle, transform systems, and empower the most vulnerable among us to thrive.
Brio advances global mental health and wellbeing through design and collaboration with local leaders and organizations. Through partnership, training, and resource creation, we are building a world where marginalized communities lead our collective liberation.
how we work
human-centered design
centering participants’ values and experiences in the creation of locally-driven programs
Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT)
an adaptable, evidence-based therapeutic framework that helps individuals and communities develop psychological flexibility
liberation psychology
actively dismantling the legacy of internalized and external oppression to experience healing, values-derived action, and collective freedom
our approach to impact
Each of our partnerships stands for a commitment to community-centered design, where wellbeing initiatives are first created to respond to what matters most to participants— then built for effectiveness and scalability.
Through the years, we have found potential for greatest impact through programs promoting mental health and wellbeing in education, workforce development, and leadership.
Meanwhile, our partners seek not only individual transformation and healing, but also the transformation and healing of systems, cultures, and environments. This vision for a narrative shift, with meaningful concrete implementation, continues to be the ultimate path by which we believe flourishing will be possible for everyone.
our values
Interdependency of communities
Mental health and wellbeing benefit not just individuals, but also their communities. We believe that healing and resilience are developed in the presence and accountability of others. Our solutions are informed and empowered by the local community.
Mutuality of compassion
Healing is not a transaction from one person to another. It’s the joy of finding strength and peace in each other. We constantly learn from the people we serve, and are inspired by their wisdom, love, and hope.
Proximity to the vulnerable
It is impossible to make a thoughtful impact in the communities of strangers. We invest in and partner with locals who are experts in their contexts and deeply committed to long-term transformation.