This is our recurring donation page: Think about supporting our mission as a recurring donor this year! Support Families Who Need Food and Mental Health Services. Donate Now!

Text-to-donate code "STEPUPMONTHLY" to 44-321.

Step Up For Mental Health® has supported over 3,600+ families via our helpline and has been meeting the needs of our mission since 2016 in Chicago and Illinois; and via our helpline regionally since 2018. We are a peer-to-peer nonprofit providing support, assistance, and education. Our helpline under our Step Up Assistance Program provides access to underserved families with populations dealing with mental health-related issues in the home, including poverty.

Whether it’s an individual needing food, our 1:1 Peer Chat Support service, a caregiver supporting a child, parent, or spouse with a disorder and need assistance finding resources in their area, or helping an individual with educational mentoring to find a job or learn new tech skills, we are here to support families in need with mental health-related issues.

Providing Support and Services

Food and Basic Need Items
Peer Support & Groups
Therapy
Mental Health Medication
Selfcare Kits for Children
Education & Life Skills

Help us change the world on mental health, one family at a time. It is our mission and commitment to you that we will always use your donation for the purpose for which it was given.

Our Mission:

Step Up For Mental Health’s mission is to support, educate and provide services to empower families living with the challenges of mental health disorders. We do this by providing a safe place to share stories and find support for others who are dealing with mental health disorders or caring for a family member with a mental illness. We believe that mental health issues impact social issues, including education, homelessness, and poverty. Step Up For Mental Health® strives to match families with resources to help move them toward a more productive life.

Step Up For Mental Health® is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of the Internal Revenue Service. Our tax ID number is EIN: 80-0834004.