Rico Nelson

Encircle Family & Youth Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering connection, belonging, and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 12-25), adults (26+), families, and allies. The non-profit company is based in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization operates across multiple locations and offers services such as drop-in hours, peer-led support groups, community programs, and therapy with licensed LGBTQ+-affirming therapists. Therapy services address needs including identity exploration, mental health challenges, trauma, and family dynamics, using evidence-based, culturally affirming approaches. Encircle provides community-funded therapy scholarships, hosts community events and weekly programs tailored to different age groups and identities, and runs volunteer and internship programs to engage community members in supporting guests and facilitating outreach. The company was founded in 2016 by Stephenie Larsen. Stephenie Larsen has been the CEO since 2016.