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Upward Community Madraigos Midwest is there to help youth reach their potential - every step of the way.

Community mental health, made personal. 🩵
Supporting children, teens, young adults, and families through prevention, enrichment, and intervention.
⬇️ Visit our website below for info, programs, resources, and more. Upward Community supports and enhances the emotional, social, and spiritual health of adolescents, young adults, and their families with an array of innovative prevention and intervention programs and services.

In the wake of heartbreaking loss, it’s natural to wonder how to help our children navigate their emotions.This week’s F...
10/23/2026

In the wake of heartbreaking loss, it’s natural to wonder how to help our children navigate their emotions.

This week’s Friday Flame offers a gentle reminder of what children may need most from us during difficult times. 💙

Wishing everyone a peaceful and comforting Shabbos.

- Upward Community

Apparently we ran out of cholent last week. 👀🍲
Swipe to see what Coach Roe did about it. ➡️Cholent & Chill is TONIGHT fo...
10/22/2026

Apparently we ran out of cholent last week. 👀🍲

Swipe to see what Coach Roe did about it. ➡️

Cholent & Chill is TONIGHT for high school girls. Come hungry, bring a friend.
đź“Ť Upward Headquarters
đź•– 8:30-10pm

10/20/2026

Belonging begins with being seen. đź’™

And sometimes, one person believing in you can change everything.

From the support found in our therapy rooms to the friendships formed and trusted mentors found through our enrichment programs, every part of Upward is rooted in helping people feel seen, supported, and connected.

Head to our stories for a look at how our enrichment team brings that sense of belonging to life! ✨

Just because someone seems okay doesn’t mean they feel connected. Sometimes, being noticed makes all the difference. 💙To...
10/19/2026

Just because someone seems okay doesn’t mean they feel connected. Sometimes, being noticed makes all the difference. 💙

Tonight, try asking your child: “Who do you feel most like yourself with?”

You might be surprised by what you learn.

Good food, a chill environment, and a solid crew. 🙌🏻This week’s High School boys lounge was a good one. 🥳
10/16/2026

Good food, a chill environment, and a solid crew. 🙌🏻

This week’s High School boys lounge was a good one. 🥳

We can’t always choose our kids’ friendships for them, but we can help them recognize what healthy friendships should fe...
10/16/2026

We can’t always choose our kids’ friendships for them, but we can help them recognize what healthy friendships should feel like. 💙

Good Shabbos from all of us at Upward!

10/14/2026

What is your child’s therapist actually thinking about during a session? Here’s a peek inside the room.

Curious whether therapy could help your family? Call (773) 478-6000 and ask anything.

Our High School Girls Basketball season started last night!
There’s nothing like the sound of sneakers on the court and ...
10/13/2026

Our High School Girls Basketball season started last night!

There’s nothing like the sound of sneakers on the court and a gym full of girls ready to compete, grow, and have fun together.

None of this happens without the incredible volunteers who said “yes” to coaching this season. Thank you for showing up for our girls. You are making a difference on and off the court.

Drop a 🏀 in the comments to cheer on our girls this season!

As our children grow, so do the conversations we need to have with them. But knowing what to say, when to say it, and ho...
10/12/2026

As our children grow, so do the conversations we need to have with them. But knowing what to say, when to say it, and how to approach sensitive topics isn’t always easy.

That’s why we’re bringing this conversation to our community.

Join us for Knowledge is Prevention, an important evening for parents of pr***en boys and girls focused on communication, healthy boundaries, confidence, and connection.

Because preparing our children starts with preparing ourselves.

📅 Monday, November 23 | 8:00 PM
📍 Congregation Adas Yeshurun
👥 For men & women

Register today through the link in our stories or bio.

Send this to someone you want to remind that they can always let their guard down with you. đź’™Sometimes, when someone ope...
10/09/2026

Send this to someone you want to remind that they can always let their guard down with you. đź’™

Sometimes, when someone opens up about what they’re going through, our instinct is to encourage them to be strong.

But vulnerability doesn’t always need encouragement. Sometimes it just needs a safe place to exist.

This World Mental Health Day, let’s remember that supporting someone’s mental health isn’t always about knowing what to say or how to fix things. Sometimes it’s simply about making someone feel safe enough to be exactly where they are.

Because no one should have to be strong all the time.

At Upward, that’s what our Circle of Support is all about.

Good Shabbos 🩵

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7120 North Ridgeway Avenue
Chicago, IL
60712

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+17734786000

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