by JoAnna Fernandez Fernandez | Jun 18, 2026 | Mental Health, Research, Thought Leadership
In one room, a Black man sits in a waiting room preparing for a therapy appointment he almost canceled. He needs support, but he is questioning whether the system he is about to enter will understand what he has carried to get there. In another room, a young...
by JoAnna Fernandez Fernandez | Jun 15, 2026 | News Release
Study Finds Black Men Are Highly Motivated to Enter Mental Health Careers, but Systemic Barriers Continue to Block Entry into a Critical Workforce Pipeline Chicago, IL — June 15, 2026 — America’s mental health workforce shortage may be deeper than...
by Aaron Mallory | Jun 3, 2026 | Mental Health, Thought Leadership
Youth impacted by the justice system often face far more than legal challenges. Many young men are navigating trauma, community violence, disrupted support systems, and limited access to culturally responsive care. That’s why GRO Community, in partnership with the...
