by JoAnna Fernandez Fernandez | Sep 10, 2025 | Thought Leadership
Aaron Mallory, CEO of GRO Community On a quiet September morning, a mother sits at her kitchen table, staring at the chair her son used to fill. He was 14, full of humor and light, yet quietly carrying a weight that became too much to bear. She never imagined...
by JoAnna Fernandez Fernandez | Aug 6, 2025 | Mental Health, News Release
GRO Community Launches Psychiatric Services to Deepen Mental Health Support in Underserved Communities CHICAGO, IL, August 6, 2025 — GRO Community, a Black-owned mental health and social services organization based in Chicago, has launched new psychiatric services as...
by JoAnna Fernandez Fernandez | Aug 6, 2025 | Thought Leadership
By Dr. Patrice J. Holmes, Board-Certified Psychiatrist Mental health awareness is growing nationwide, but significant care gaps remain as it relates to access and quality for Black and Brown communities. For Black and Brown boys and men, psychiatric care often feels...
by JoAnna Fernandez Fernandez | Aug 1, 2025 | Mental Health, Thought Leadership
When we talk about mental health equity, we often focus on affordability, insurance, and whether someone can find a therapist nearby. But true equity in mental health goes deeper. It’s not just about access to services; it’s about access to the right services that...
by JoAnna Fernandez Fernandez | Jul 24, 2025 | Gun Violence, News Release
Black-Owned Mental Health Organization Launches Free Trauma Therapy in Response to Surge in Summer Violence GRO Community mobilizes trauma-informed clinicians to support survivors and witnesses impacted by the River North Mass Shooting CHICAGO, IL, July 24,...
