GRO Community

05/22/2026

Access to mental health isn’t enough. For many young men, there are real barriers preventing them from feeling seen, understood, and supported.

These include:

1. Stigma: 75% of Black men experience mental health challenges but often go untreated due to stigma

2. Lack of representation: Only 5% of the psychological workforce identifies as Black and of that, 17% identified as male according to the American Psychological Association (1 in 100 workers are Black men).

3. Limited access to the right type of care: 56 - 74% of Black men with trauma have unmet mental health needs, and only 26% can access services.

We create safe, culturally grounded spaces where young people can heal, grow, and be themselves.

If there’s a young man in your life who could benefit from support, we’re here to help. Let’s connect today at https://zurl.co/HphzM.

Community

05/21/2026

When we come together to support our youth, we will see REAL change.🤝🏾

We recently partnered with the Annie E. Casey Foundation as part of the Applied Leadership Network (ALN) to discuss better outcomes for our justice impacted/involved youth.

We discussed prevention, community support and creating safe spaces for youth (and their families) to be successful at home, in school and in their communities. We also discussed the importance of equity and culturally responsive support.

We're grateful to not only be part of these conversation, but also to be in the room creating solutions that strengthen our communities and get our young boys and men to the support they need.

05/20/2026

We meet people where they are, and on May 29, that's in Auburn Gresham!

Join us at the Auburn Gresham Resource Fair to find helpful services for you and your family.

📆 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Auburn Gresham Community Service Center
1140 W. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60620

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05/19/2026

Sometimes it's hard to say "I'm not ok" or to say what you need. Emotional safety isn't something to young men, and expressing themselves could feel impossible.

Remember- you don't need all the answers. A calm conversation, a patient response, or simply making space for them to talk can make a bigger difference than we realize. Boys need emotional safety too.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Craving community and time for yourself?
Mom’s Night Out was created with your well-being in mind.
Comment "Mom's Night" and we will send you the information to join our next event.

05/14/2026

Being so focused on the future, you may miss some things in the present. How are you practicing mindfulness in your day-to-day activities?

05/12/2026

Feeling understood makes all the difference.

For many young people and men, opening up is already difficult. It becomes even harder when support feels disconnected from their lived experiences or doesn’t reflect who they are.

Care should feel human. It should feel familiar. It should feel like someone truly gets it.

When people feel seen, they are more likely to stay, engage, and heal.

If you know someone who needs assistance, we're here.

Contact GRO Community for professional mental health services for minority males in Chicago, Cincinnati, and Detroit areas.

05/11/2026

Imagine if someone continues to label you as "bad," "undeserving," or "dumb"... at some point you begin to believe it. With majority of young men in the juvenile system actually having mental health disorders, we should begin to look at not only what is laying beneath the surface, but the words we are placing on them.

Words have meaning. Let’s talk about it in the comments. 💡

05/09/2026

The mental load that moms carry is not always visible... but it is constant. We see you, Mama. And you deserve support too.