Learning to Thrive: How occupational therapy can enrich the recovery journey

Step Up member Margo and OT Lauren looking at each other and smiling

Lauren is an Occupational Therapist (OT) at Step Up. The best part of her job? “Helping our members live their best life,” she says. As an OT, Lauren helps people who are experiencing chronic homelessness and serious mental illness learn the skills they need to live as independently as possible and engage in meaningful and […]

Step Up’s Social Workers Making a Difference

“Step Up gave me my life back and I am here today because of them. My hope in humanity was restored.” – Leon R., Step Up Member  Step Up’s social workers are on the front lines of the efforts to provide the link to permanent supportive housing and mental health support to our members. According to […]

MENTAL HEALTH SPOTLIGHT: TERESA

Teresa

Teresa shares about her recovery journey back from homelessness and suicidal thoughts, “My counselors pointed out my positives that I never really noticed. They made me realize I didn’t want to do drugs anymore.”

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