Providing supportive housing & services for individuals experiencing mental health conditions & chronic homelessness.
Los Angeles area and beyond
Based in United States
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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#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
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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!
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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/programs…
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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
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Join our team! Step Up is an industry leader in providing compassionate support to people experiencing chronic homelessness & serious mental health disorders. Learn more about how you can help build hope, end homelessness & transform lives: stepup.org/careers/
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Step Up, a proud HHYP member, connects TAY to safe #housing & #mentalhealth care. Daniel’s Place is a key resource, offering stability, support & hope for a brighter future. 💙 #SupportTAY #YouthWellness #EndYouthHomelessness
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50% of us will experience a mental health challenge in our lifetime. Learning about #mentalhealth can help you understand that those who struggle are still a lot like you. Learn more about Step Up's commitment to prioritizing mental healthcare here stepup.org/services/supporti…
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Spending time outside is good for your brain. Exposure to nature leads to better cognitive function in several studies. It's also been shown to decrease stress and boost happiness, which are crucial for maintaining good mental health and fighting both depression and anxiety.
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The solution to homelessness is more housing. Combined with comprehensive case management and wraparound services, it builds the foundation for recovery and a life of dignity. Housing is healthcare! Help support these programs and services by donating at stepup.org/donate/
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call/text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. Text MHA to 741741 or “TalkWithUs” to 66746. Trained crisis workers are ready to listen and direct you to the resources you need. #MentalHealthSupport
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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. At Step Up, we provide member-driven, wraparound support—from psychiatric care to weekly groups—helping people with serious mental health needs move toward recovery. 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #SupportRecovery
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Step Up offers many programs to support our members in finding a meaningful role within their community, such as employment, school, or volunteering. Our person-centered approach helps members achieve their self-directed goals. Learn more: stepup.org/about/
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Language matters. Step Up refers to our members as "unhoused" or "people experiencing #homelessness" rather than "homeless people" because we do not believe in defining people by their experiences.
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Permanent Supportive Housing can be the foundation of recovery for many individuals experiencing #chronichomelessness, mental health conditions & addictions. Step Up owns and operates #permanentsupportivehousing locations across the country. Learn more: stepup.org/
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Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the fight against homelessness? Join our team and be part of an innovative and groundbreaking organization that is changing the lives of thousands of people throughout the country. Learn more at stepup.org/careers
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April is National Stress Awareness Month & for many individuals living with severe mental health conditions, stress is an everyday reality. Severe anxiety, depression & schizophrenia are not just stress—they require ongoing, compassionate care. Learn more: stepup.org
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For nearly a decade, Mario fought to make ends meet & lived unhoused. After suffering multiple strokes, Mario sought assistance with Step Up who helped him find temporary shelter & ultimately, his own apartment. Read more about Mario's story: stepup.org/news/member-spotl…
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April is Counseling Awareness Month – a celebration of & advocacy for the outstanding efforts of counselors. At Step Up, our counselors make a huge impact on our members' success every single day. Thank you for your meaningful contributions to Step Up's life-changing work!
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Military combat & alcohol abuse have a strong correlation. Step Up provides its three pillars of support for veteran members through its Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program which helps veterans move into permanent supportive housing such as Heroes Landing.
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America’s #1 health problem is alcohol dependence. April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about alcohol abuse & dependency. If you're seeking treatment, remember that you’re not alone. Addiction is treatable, and millions are thriving in recovery.
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Today is World Health Day: the global observance of #health as a human right. At Step Up, we believe that housing is healthcare & the foundation on which wellness is built. We all have a role to play in the health & well-being of those around us.
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Did you know the average studio apartment in LA costs over $2,100/month, making it nearly impossible for those on fixed incomes to afford housing? That’s why Step Up’s Permanent Supportive Housing model is crucial—it offers stable homes and life-changing mental health support.
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You have the power to make a difference. Imagine a world where everyone has a home, a job, and a supportive community. 100% of your donation will go towards connecting people to the help they need and deserve. Donate today: stepup.org/waystogive/
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#WorldBipolarDay is an opportunity to connect with others & access valuable resources, relationships & treatment. Step Up believes that everyone affected by serious #mentalhealth issues should have the opportunity to experience recovery & a sense of belonging. You are not alone.
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On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Step Up proudly stands with our members in the community. We hope today brings awareness of the ongoing challenges & discrimination faced by trans & non-binary people. Step Up believes that you are MORE THAN enough just as you are!
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You have the power to make a difference. Imagine a world where everyone has a home, a job, and a supportive community. Your donation will go toward connecting people to the help they need and deserve. Donate today: stepup.org/donate/
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Sign up to receive updates & learn more about our programs, services, housing developments, members & volunteers! Thank you for following Step Up & supporting our mission to support & stabilize those experiencing serious mental illness & chronic homelessness. Link in bio
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Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the fight against homelessness? Join our team and be part of an innovative and groundbreaking organization that is changing the lives of thousands of people throughout the country. Learn more at stepup.org/careers/
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Today is #WorldSocialWorkDay. We thank and salute all of our amazing social workers and volunteers who collaborate with us. Step Up is grateful for the inspiring work our #socialworkers do to support our members and change lives each and every day.
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) inspires dialogue about drug use & addiction among youth. As a member of the Hollywood Homeless Youth Partnership, Step Up seeks to reduce high-risk sexual, criminal & substance misuse behaviors among youth in a supportive environment.
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Step Up envisions a world in which everyone affected by serious mental health conditions and those experiencing chronic homelessness will have the opportunity to experience recovery, a sense of belonging & permanent supportive housing. Learn more at stepup.org/
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The Kaufmann Apartments at Step Up on Colorado, ending homelessness for 32 of Santa Monica’s most vulnerable neighbors. It's a LEED Platinum building & won the U.S. Green Building Council LA Chapter Merit Award for Water Efficiency in 2016. Learn more: stepup.org/services/permanen…
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46 percent of older adults experiencing homelessness (age 55 and over) live unsheltered. Older adults are more likely to be unsheltered than people aged 34 and under. Ending homelessness is more urgent than ever.
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Step Up provides essential #mentalhealth services for our members and considers wellness one of the core values of our organization. Learn more: stepup.org/services/
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Housing & healthcare go hand in hand. Step Up is committed to providing programs that help meet both of these needs. Learn how our Enhanced Case Management & Community Supports are an effective new strategy in helping people live lives of hope & dignity: stepup.org/
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Step Up has many #permanentsupportivehousing locations--three are in Hollywood. One of those locations, The Tammy - On Sunset, is a collaboration between Aileen Getty & Step Up, providing housing for individuals experiencing #chronichomelessness & #mentalhealthconditions.
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