Step Up For Mental Health

05/04/2026

Walgreens Closing in Southside neighborhoods to family without access.

Many seniors and people with disabilities on the Southside will lose access to medications close to home.

City leaders are expected to share thoughts Monday on the latest Walgreens store to close on the Chicago's South Side.

04/22/2026

A good article on the Millionaire Giving Pledge and what the common person can do to give back to their community.

https://joangarry.com/richest-man-alive-says-generosity-hard-not-buying-it

We’re being told it’s “hard” for billionaires to give away their wealth. But across this country, people with far less are giving more, building more, and holding communities together every single day. Something about that story doesn’t sit right.

04/12/2026

We love this idea!!? 🎉

04/12/2026

Very interesting read on midwifery in the state of Georgia.

Black women in Georgia turn to midwives for safer births – so why does the state criminalize many of them? | Georgia | The Guardian

A new lawsuit seeks to decriminalize the work of midwives banned from providing care amid a worsening maternal health crisis

04/02/2026

Step Up For Mental Health recently had the opportunity to share our mission and services with seniors and community members at a Mental Health Fair in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. In collaboration with our partner, EZRA Multi-Service Center, we highlighted our dedicated programs for seniors, including peer support and resource navigation.

Our intern, Moriah, also shared her experience as a Peer Support Facilitator on our Helpline Support team. It was an educational and engaging day for everyone involved.
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03/29/2026

The Obama Center will be coming June 18, 2026.

https://news.wttw.com/2026/03/09/obama-presidential-center-open-juneteenth-hope-getting-permanent-home?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ2PqtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5WGpiRFByNHF5NTVIajhCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHscXOceDqZkfclLEgN3UertL3t_Nfmit6dJgk5PNRn3srDbojvPuhKBYEy7k_aem_v4tW6CuTK9_TZhPgBptIBA

Announced in 2015, the Obama Presidential Center will open to the public June 19 at its 20-acre campus in Chicago’s historic Jackson Park.

03/26/2026

Weiss Memorial Hospital (Oak Park) runs out of cash to pay staff. Temporary closing.

https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2026/03/25/west-suburban-medical-center-closing-runs-out-cash-weiss-memorial?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQyGgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeqk-fJBXq7gecbww1T_6qtxa52H3S6Ap-mqsN93jgEUH4TcTVkYYhniry0hI_aem_MKeU6o8RP7yuJUHppYVx4A&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-wbez915&mrfcid=2026032569c43b748c561c3c1ebb652a

The hospital's owner blamed the electronic medical record system for failing to bill for the hospital's work. The closure comes months after West Suburban's sister hospital, Weiss Memorial, shuttered in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.

03/20/2026

Do you speak a different language, but want to learn more about a particular website? Now you can, with Google Translate. It has a feature where you can type in the URL of the website you want to view, and it will translate the page to the language you want. ie. Spanish, French, etc. Give it a try!

https://translate.google.com/?sl=es&tl=en&op=websites

03/20/2026

Every year, we select a word to define the year ahead. In 2026, that word is "Fortitude."

To us, fortitude is not just about surviving; it is about having the mental and emotional strength to face adversity with courage. This concept is particularly resonant when considering that 600,000 Black women are currently out of work and navigating immense challenges. While there is often a demand to remain strong and resilient, we believe that true mental and emotional strength also provides the license to be vulnerable.

As we develop our content and programs for 2026, this theme will be at the forefront of our efforts to support those navigating the years ahead. Stay tuned for more updates.

One woman’s story shows how brutal the market has become.

03/19/2026

Good News Story: Culture News

Formerly homeless friends purchase storage lockers to donate items to others in need

Two friends who were formerly homeless have made it their mission to help others in the spot they once were.

03/19/2026

This is what we need all over the USA. People and pets heal to get to the other side of life when people are going through a hard time.

A pilot program in Los Angeles reduced the rate of homelessness among homeless people with pets.