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Step Up For Mental Health® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to educate, fight causes, and change minds on mental health by helping families.

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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
A great site for Chicago to see the air quality in your area. Are you coughing a lot or your throat feeling dry. It might be due to air quality. Check it out. map.clarity.io/open-air-chi...
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Clarity OpenMap
Clarity OpenMap is a public repository of real-time air quality visualizations bringing actionable and accessible air quality data to communities around the world.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Why removal sweeps do not help society as a whole, nor individuals dealing with mental health disorders to get support and housing. #mentalhealth #unhoused #homelessness share.google/PaKHT1JeA0gE...
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‘We’re family out here’: Why homeless people choose encampments over shelters, what Dayton can do about it
When the city of Dayton cleared a homeless encampment in McIntosh park earlier this month, some of the people living there packed up their stuff and moved to another property just a few blocks away, e...
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
#Anxiety can feel like a heavy backpack you can’t take off. What if we told you there are ways to lighten the load? Our evergreen article has tips on how to find support and build healthy habits. Don't carry it alone. 🫂 #TalkShareListen Read more: www.stepupformentalhealth.org/how-to-help-...
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How to Help Black Youth Cope with Anxiety - Step Up For Mental Health
Anxiety disorder is a stressful disorder that affects many young people today. It is especially having an impact amongst black youths. About 9% of young Black teens have experienced an episode of majo...
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Unsure what's next for your career? Find a job you're passionate about based on the skills you already have with Google Dreamer! We are a Grow with Google partner and we're excited to help you find your next dream career. Check it out and start next journey. grow.google/career-dream...
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
The end of 988 mental health peer support for the LGBTQ community has ended. Reach out to nonprofits who offer these services like Step Up For Mental Health. 🖤💜 The 988 Lifeline's 'press 3' option for LGBTQ+ young people has been defunded : Shots - Health News : NPR share.google/2SteIS9SHX6f...
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Trump administration ends 988 Lifeline's special service for LGBTQ+ young people
Callers to 988 used to be able to press 3 to reach counselors specially trained to help LGBTQ+ young people. The service had been reaching 70,000 people a month.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Reacher's Alan Ritchson's health battle in his own words | HELLO! share.google/EwnfVc6s08PE...
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Reacher's Alan Ritchson's mental health battle in his own words
The actor has the support of his family
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Happy Juneteenth! 💙🤍❤️ We take a moment to reflect on the deep historical significance for our community. We remember the immense loss and the pervasive impact of generational trauma. Our commitment to healing our hearts, minds, and souls is unwavering. 🖤🫂 #Juneteenth #Selfcare #FreedomDay
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Many people rely on free services like our helpline or the 988 Hotline that supports teens, young adults and people living in isolation. October 2025 has been proposed to cut funding to this life saving program for families who will not be able to afford therapy... www.cbsnews.com/news/samhsa-...
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Mental health agency loses 1 in 10 staffers to DOGE cuts, 988 hotline team impacted
Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Please support a community nonprofit like @stepupformh.bsky.social think about checking us out. It's hard for nonprofits right now. Supporting families with basic needs and youth with self-care. Hit the donate or recurring button. 🫂🖤💜 #mentalhealthsky www.stepupformentalhealth.org
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Step Up For Mental Health - To Educate. Fight Causes. Change minds on Mental Health.
To Educate. Fight Causes. Change minds on Mental Health.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
This breaks our hearts. Most kids have been suffering from mental health disorders since the pandemic. We need more programming, more therapists, more peer support programs to support these young students to survive and thrive We have work to do. 🫂🖤💜 www.npr.org/2025/05/01/n...
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Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health
Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Family News: Social Security changes. www.yahoo.com/news/social-...
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Social Security’s new anti-fraud measures start Monday. Here’s what you need to know
The Social Security Administration is set to implement on Monday new anti-fraud measures that have sparked widespread concern and confusion, heightened by the agency’s repeated changes to one of the n...
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Mental Health in News: Cook County Health opens new Mental Health Triage & Stabilization Center at Provident Hospital! Provides immediate care for those in crisis and support for our community! #StepUpForMentalHealth #MentalHealthCare #CookCountyHealth cookcountyhealth.org/press-releas...
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Cook County Health Cuts Ribbon on Mental Health Triage and Stabilization Center
On March 18, Cook County Health was joined by local leaders to cut the ribbon on the Cook County Health’s Clinical Triage and Stabilization Center,
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Help improve mental health apps for Black/African American and Latino/a/e communities. Participate in a research study with Rowan University and earn a $30 gift card. Click the link if interested. 🤳🫂 tinyurl.com/culturallyad...
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Mental Health Related News: Modern Medicaid Alliance Statement on House Budget Resolution As we focus on the "What Ifs" regards to families living in poverty, we will make sure families we serve in the community have key information they can use. modernmedicaid.org/pressrelease...
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Modern Medicaid Alliance Statement on House Budget Resolution - Modern Medicaid Alliance
Washington, D.C. – The Modern Medicaid Alliance issued the following statement: “The latest House vote breaks a vital promise to more than 70 million Americans who depend on the Medicaid program and n...
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
In Media: Ep 222 of the Joan Garry Consulting podcast, "The Joys and Challenges of Leading A Small Nonprofit," features a discussion about small community nonprofits and their missions. @stepupformh.bsky.social is featured. #JoanGarryConsulting #Nonprofitleadershiplab joangarry.com/podcast/ep-2...
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Ep 222: The Joys and Challenges of Leading A Small Nonprofit (with members of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab)
Three passionate nonprofit leaders share their personal stories of struggles, resilience, and vision for lasting community impact.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Community News - Chicago -- New mental health and community center is moving into Auburn Gresham neighborhood. blockclubchicago.org/2025/02/07/b...
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Blue Azul Center Will Bring Mental Health And Fitness Services To Vacant Auburn Gresham Land
Eliseo Blue Pacheco-Cornejo, a Gage Park native and former basketball player, is spearheading the $8 million community center using a Community Development Grant.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Healthcare in the news! Sounding the alarm on black women's deaths. 🫂🖤🖤 www.axios.com/2025/02/06/b...
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Maternal deaths drop — except for Black women
New CDC data: There are 3x more pregnancy-related deaths of Black mothers than white mothers.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
As we begin to celebrate Black History Month, let's reflect on those amongst us that are vulnerable and might need a little more love in 2025. Reach out to family, friends and your chosen family. They need you. 🫂🖤🖤💜
Food for thought message about acceptance of change. Black History Month quote for Martin Luther King Jr. "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
This might be the time to start a new business, or go back to school. Try for a big promotion or take personal and mental care in your health. Be active, engage and make a difference in you! 🫂💜 - Step Up For Mental Health
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
We are focused on supporting families in 2025. Think about @stepupformh.bsky.social as we reach our Year end goals. #mentalhealthsky secure.givelively.org/donate/step-...
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Mental Health in News: Does Schizophrenia Get Worse With Age? What to Know www.everydayhealth.com/mental-healt...
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Does Schizophrenia Get Worse With Age?
In general, brain health and physical health decline as you age — and having schizophrenia can speed up these changes. Here’s what to do about it.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Mental Health in News: Mental Health in the Classrooms Post-Covid 19 www.healingmagazine.org/mental-healt...
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Mental Health in the Classrooms Post-Covid 19 - Healing Magazine | Subscribe for FREE Today!
Mental Health in the Classrooms Post-Covid 19, challenges of recovery, students need strong emotional support to thrive.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Hi everyone, it's Giving Tuesday for nonprofits. We are trying to raise funds for 2025, to help more families in need. Please support our cause for mental health. Even if you can't donate, share it with your network. secure.givelively.org/donate/step-...
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
We are on the #MentalHealthSky team! As we move into more positive change in 2025. Our goals are to uplift our community we serve! #blacksky #bisky #blackwomensky and more! Join us!
two women hugging with content, Talk. Share. Listen. We see you. We hear you. We are you. Mental health. Helpline Assistance.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Community Series – Mental Health Book Club: What Happened to You? by Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey. Dec 5 5pm CST.
Community Series – Mental Health Book Club What Happened to You by Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Understanding the stressors in the workplace, when you are 12-14%, can bring its own anxiety. "It’s no wonder studies have shown elevated cortisol levels, disrupted sleep patterns, and higher rates of anxiety and depression among Black women." 🖤🫂 #MentalHealth www.essence.com/news/money-c...
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Survival Mode Is Killing Us: The True Cost Of Code-Switching At Work | Essence
Science reveals how "fitting in" at the office is impacting Black women's longevity.
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Step Up For Mental Health @stepupformh.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Step Up For Mental Health is glad to be on @bsky.app #StepUpForMentalHealth #StepUpForFamilies
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