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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
For some people, seeing someone who looks like them in the therapist's chair changes everything.
It shifts the question from, "Is therapy for people like me?" to "Maybe healing is possible for me too."
Representation doesn't solve every barrier to mental health care, but it can help build the trust that makes healing possible.
That's why representation matters. Not because people need someone with the exact same story, but because everyone deserves the opportunity to feel seen, heard, and understood.
Changing the narrative around mental health starts by changing who people see leading the conversation.
07/31/2026
A new school year deserves a strong start. 🍎✨
Join us for our Back to School Bash and help us celebrate students as they head back to the classroom! We're providing free backpacks, school supplies, family fun, music, food and community resources—all in one place.
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 259 E. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60628
In partnership with Thresholds and the Chicago Community Safety Coordination Center
Bring the family and help us spread the word by sharing this post!
07/30/2026
Tomorrow is the day! 💛
Join us for an evening designed just for moms to relax, connect and enjoy the company of other amazing women. If you've been looking for a chance to build new friendships, be encouraged and have a great time, this is it!
🗓️ Tomorrow | July 31, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 2145 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Grab a friend and join us for a fun night of sisterhood, laughter and community. We can't wait to see you there! 🌸
Childhood trauma does not always stay in childhood.
The experiences we face when we are young can shape how we understand safety, trust, relationships, and the world around us.
For one of our clinicians, childhood included hiding under beds and in closets during home invasions. Those experiences shaped how fear, safety, and trust showed up later in life.
Many adults are still carrying survival responses that began in childhood, even if they have never recognized those experiences as trauma.
Healing begins when we take a closer look at the experiences that shaped us and create space to process what we have carried for years.
Understanding our past is not about staying there; it is about creating a healthier future.
07/28/2026
"Out of all the doctors, therapists, NAs, AAs, and psychiatrists I've seen, Jason seems to be the only one I 100% click with. He's good!"
Another client shared "Because therapist Jason comes from a similar background, it made it easier for me to open up and feel understood."
There is no greater measure of a clinician's impact than the trust they build with the people they serve.
We're proud to recognize Jason Jones as GRO Community's 2026 Mid-Year MVP Therapist, earning the highest number of "Very Satisfied" client responses.
Jason's recognition is more than an award. It's a reflection of what happens when compassionate, culturally responsive care helps clients feel seen, understood, and supported.
Congratulations, Jason, and thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve.
07/27/2026
Ohio Moms, tap in!
Every mom deserves a night that's all about them and this one is for you.
Join us for an evening of connection, encouragement, laughter and community. Whether you're looking to build new friendships, or simply enjoy a well-deserved night out, we'd love to see you there.
🗓️ July 31, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 2145 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Tag a mom who should come with you! 💐
07/27/2026
School is almost back in session, and we're celebrating with our Back to School Bash!
Join GRO Community for a day of free backpacks, school supplies, food, music, family fun, and community resources to help students start the school year strong.
Friday, August 7, 2026 📅
259 E. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60628 📍
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 🕛
Bring your family and enjoy free backpacks, school supplies and more. 🎒📚
Special thanks to our community partners Thresholds
and Chicago Community Safety Coordination Center for making this event possible.
Tag a family member or friend who needs to be there. 😊
Trust is the first step to healing.
For many young men, asking for emotional support is not the hardest part. The hardest part is believing it is safe to be vulnerable.
When vulnerability has been met with shame, rejection, or disappointment, silence can become a form of protection. Many young men learn to carry their struggles alone because they have never experienced a space where they felt truly seen and supported.
Healing requires more than access to resources. It requires relationships built on trust, understanding, and compassion.
When we create spaces where young men feel safe to be honest about what they are carrying, we give them permission to heal.
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. ⬇️
07/23/2026
Black men are more likely to be misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, or have their symptoms minimized in mental health settings.
When care is not informed by lived experience, cultural context gets missed, and that changes everything; from how symptoms are interpreted to whether treatment actually works.
This is where representation matters. A lack of Black men in mental health careers does not just affect hiring pipelines. It affects trust, accuracy in diagnosis, and the likelihood that Black men stay engaged in care long enough to see real outcomes.
More Black men in this field means earlier intervention, more accurate understanding of behavior and trauma, and care that reflects the communities it serves.
This is not only a workforce issue. It is a health outcome issue.
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11006 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
60628
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |