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If you’re experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety, know that you are not alone and help is available. Here are five tips to improve your #mentalhealth: 1. Exercise 2. Plan a trip 3. Get better sleep 4. Set realistic goals 5. Seek help when you need it

Today is National #PTSDAwarenessDay. PTSD can result from experiencing or witnessing trauma. At Heroes Landing, Step Up partners with Veterans Yoga Project to offer yoga that supports #veterans through meditation, relaxation, and healing. #MentalHealth #PTSD

Stress is part of life—coping with it in healthy ways is key to mental & physical well-being. At Step Up, wellness is a core value, and we offer essential mental health services to support our members. Learn more: stepup.org/services/ #MentalHealth #Wellness

Step Up is looking forward to welcoming home many more #veterans through our #permanentsupportivehousing solutions, including the beautiful Heroes Landing. These housing options offer wraparound support & comprehensive case management services. #endhomelessness #homelessveterans

Daniel’s Place is a lifeline for young adults facing homelessness and serious mental health challenges—offering hope, housing, and healing with dignity and compassion. Everyone deserves a safe place to belong. #MentalHealthMatters #HomelessYouth #StepUp

#Juneteenth honors Black freedom—and reminds us of ongoing injustice. Black Americans are 13% of the U.S. population but nearly 50% of those experiencing #homelessness. Let’s celebrate, reflect, and commit to ending #structuralracism. #Juneteenth2025

Over 2.5M U.S. youth face severe depression—highest among multiracial youth at 14.5%. Step Up, a member of the Hollywood Homeless Youth Partnership (HHYP), works to ensure access to safe housing and mental health care. #MentalHealth #YouthHomelessness #HHYP #StepUp

Mental Illness is a common but treatable health condition. Examples include substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Step Up provides resources for those affected by #mentalillness and chronic homelessness. #recoveryispossible

Step Up on Second opened in Santa Monica, CA in 1984. Step Up now owns and/or operates hundreds of innovative, community-based #permanentsupportivehousing units across the country. Learn more: stepup.org/locations

Step Up professional staff are equipped with evidence-based tools to help members foster a life of recovery and achieve their self-determined goals. Learn more about Step Up's programs: stepup.org/services/

Housing is healthcare and often leads to stability and long-term recovery. Focusing on #housingfirst dramatically improves both mental and physical outcomes for those experiencing #chronichomelessness and serious mental health disorders.

Reflect. Empower. Unite. Step Up’s LA teams support LGBTQ+ youth with mental health and housing services—alongside partners like @LALGBTCenter. LGBTQ+ youth make up 40% of homeless youth and face double the risk. #Pride #MentalHealth #LGBTQYouth #StepUp

Please help Step Up provide member-driven supportive care, which includes wraparound support for people experiencing serious mental health issues. You can help make mental health a priority every day by becoming a Step Up monthly donor: stepup.org/sustainers

Community Integration is a key step in mental health recovery. Step Up offers services to help individuals find meaningful roles in their communities. Learn more: stepup.org/about/ #MentalHealthRecovery #CommunitySupport

The number of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, totaling 38,170. These youth face dangers, including substance use, early parenthood, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder & a vulnerability to being trafficked. #YouthHomelessness

Every day – but TODAY especially – we remember, honor, and pay tribute to each military hero who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country. This Memorial Day, Step Up honors the fallen who gave their lives to protect our freedoms.

#PermanentSupportiveHousing is key to recovery for those facing #chronic homelessness, mental health issues, and addiction. Step Up provides on-site support, life skills, and access to mental health services across the country. #SupportRecovery

The stigma around mental health is one of the primary barriers to people seeking & receiving treatment. It also prevents parents from getting help for their kids. The average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms & treatment is 11 years. It's ok to ask for help!

The 2024 Los Angeles Youth Count reported that approximately 3,277 young individuals experience homelessness on any given night in Los Angeles County. Learn more about Transition Age Youth (TAY) services and programs: stepup.org/services/progr…

Depression is common in teens & young adults—and can lead to substance use. Daniel’s Place gives TAY a safe space to talk, heal, & break the stigma. #MentalHealthMatters #SupportTAY #EndTheStigma #YouthWellness