GRO Community

GRO Community GRO Community is a community-based organization providing behavioral health services in Illinois (Chicago) and Ohio.

GRO is dedicated to helping boys struggling with behavior challenges and men who are /or recently involved with the judicial system Guide Right Organization will provide change and inspiration to the clients that we serve. We are not a faith based organization but we do believe:
“We can do all things through Christ that strengthens us.”
Philippians 4:13

06/03/2026

What happens when a mother fears that the streets will take her son before she can save him?

In this heartbreaking moment, a mother pleads with the court to intervene after her son becomes consumed by violence and dangerous influences — not out of punishment, but out of desperation to keep him alive.

When systems fail, communities fracture, and young people lose direction. Families are often left making impossible choices in hopes of protecting the people they love most.

How do you protect your loved one when he spirals down the wrong path?

A lot of Black families grew up believing that as long as someone is still showing up to work, paying bills, or taking c...
06/02/2026

A lot of Black families grew up believing that as long as someone is still showing up to work, paying bills, or taking care of everyone else, they’re “fine.”

Black men often carry their burdens alone because they were taught to survive pain instead of talk about it.

Mental health is something we all have. Mental illness can happen when that pain goes ignored for too long. 🧠

This June, check on the men in your family beyond “you good?” Create space for honesty, healing, and support before the breaking point comes.

Send this to someone you think needs to hear this.

06/01/2026

Black men and boys are taught to stay silent about what they’re carrying.

Healing begins in spaces where they feel understood — not judged.

Our therapists create space for real conversations, trust, and healing rooted in lived experience.

What’s one thing that you can do to help a young man feel emotionally safe enough to open up? Drop your thoughts below. ⬇️

When you sign your son up for mental health support, he’s not just healing... he’s learning life skills too. Fahim Muham...
05/28/2026

When you sign your son up for mental health support, he’s not just healing... he’s learning life skills too.

Fahim Muhammad, Mental Health Specialist on the school-based team brought an etiquette class to Simeon, showing that growth happens in and out of the therapy room.

We meet people where they are, and on May 29, that's in Auburn Gresham! Join us at the Auburn Gresham Resource Fair to f...
05/28/2026

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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05/26/2026

What happens to a man that spends half his life in the streets?

He’s likely to end up in prison, become a drug dealer or die.

This was the path of Keshan Ramsey, but he decided he wanted more out of life. Now, he’s a Therapeutic Mentor helping troubled young men who look like him, create better outcomes.

Despite his rough beginnings, Keshan went to college at 36 years old, earned 3 degrees and turned his story into purpose. Now that's a flex.🔥

Sometimes our young men don’t need another lecture… they need proof that somebody who came from where they came from still made it out.

How different would our communities look if more Black young men had mentors they could actually relate to? 💭

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

When we come together to support our youth, we will see REAL change.🤝🏾 We recently partnered with the Annie E. Casey Fou...
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.

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 expr...
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.

Address

11006 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
60628

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17732538385

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