Upcoming 3rd Annual Commemoration of the 10/27 Tree of Life Shooting

Upcoming 3rd Annual Commemoration of the 10/27 Tree of Life Shooting

Erin Barr

This week is the three year mark of the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue. This can bring up a lot of different feelings for people and our therapists are available to help you work through whatever may come up for you.

Our chat service will be open to anyone – regardless of age, in the coming days and weeks if they need help dealing with this date. If you or someone you care about is struggling, we are here.

If you are looking to volunteer:

If you are looking to take part in any of the community events, The 10.27 Healing Partnership has a full list: 1027healingpartnership.org

Event Photos from Klavons Ice Cream Tail September 19, 2021

Event Photos from Klavons Ice Cream Tail September 19, 2021

Erin Barr
Clinical Coordinator for UpStreet

Event Photos from the Ice Cream Tailgate with Klavons and UpStreet Pittsburgh

A great time was had by all!

Thank you to Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor for not only hosting the UpStreet Pittsburgh Ice Cream Tailgate but for your generous donation supporting teen mental health! And to everyone who joined us last Sunday, we are so happy to have met you! Look for more fun events coming soon!
Check out the fun!
Klavons UpStreet Pittsburgh

About this event

Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor donated 100% of the proceeds between 11am and 1pm Sunday, September 19 to UpStreet Pittsburgh, a teen mental health service!

Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor

2801 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

UpStreet Pittsburgh offers teen mental health services including one on one therapy and chat-based live support.

Ice Cream Tailgate with Klavons and UpStreet Pittsburgh

Ice Cream Tailgate with Klavons and UpStreet Pittsburgh

Erin Barr
Clinical Coordinator for UpStreet

Ice Cream Tailgate with Klavons and UpStreet Pittsburgh

Sunday September 19 from 11am – 1pm!

Come join UpStreet Pittsburgh at Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor in the Strip for an ice cream tailgate party before the Steelers home opener!

About this event

Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor will be donating 100% of the proceeds between 11am and 1pm Sunday, September 19 to UpStreet Pittsburgh, a teen mental health service!

Before you watch the Steelers take on the Raiders, come enjoy Pittsburgh’s best ice cream and support teen mental health!

Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor

2801 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

UpStreet Pittsburgh offers teen mental health services including one on one therapy and chat-based live support.

Join Our Youth Advisory Board

Join Our Youth Advisory Board

ERIN BARR

Clinical Coordinator of UpStreet

Join Our Youth Advisory Board

Are you passionate about youth mental health?

Do you want to create change in the way mental health services are delivered and accessed by young people?

Do you represent a diversity of race, gender, ability, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation?

Are you between the ages of 15 and 22?

What are Youth Advisory Board members expected to do?

Attend monthly meetings

Develop outreach strategies and materials

Represent UpStreet at community events

Advocate and build awareness of youth mental health in the Pittsburgh community

Contribute to UpStreet’s social media presence

Collaborate on the design and appearance of UpStreet

Maintain contact with UpStreet staff and other board members connected to mental wellness

To apply, fill out this application.

Why Should You Join the Youth Advisory Board?

” If you have a passion for mental health services, specifically those that are equitably distributed and like meeting like minded individuals and continuing activism.” ~Abby Rickin-Marks, current youth advisor

Serving on the Youth Advisory Board is a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about mental health and making services more accessible. Change starts with those who are eager to learn and want to make a difference, and the Youth Advisory Board provides the perfect platform for this!” ~ Sammie Seewald, current youth advisor

“If you’re passionate about mental health-or are interested in developing that passion and becoming an advocate-and want to make an impact on local teens’ mental health, then the board is the right place for you!” ~Asha Edson, current youth advisor

“I think if someone wants to be a student advocate for mental health and make an impact to make sure all teens have access to affordable mental health services, they should join the youth advisory board.” ~Erin Klein, current youth advisor

UpStreet’s Alex Seed Memorial Series will train parents and professionals in teen suicide prevention

An UpStreet event presented by Gelt Charitable Foundation and supported in part by the Alex Seed Mental Health Fund and Rodef Shalom

UpStreet’s Alex Seed Memorial Series will train parents and professionals in teen suicide prevention

UpStreet’s upcoming workshops, part of the Alex Seed Memorial Series, will help parents and professionals working with teens and young adults learn the signs of mental health crises and how to help. Presented by Gelt Charitable Foundation and supported in part by the Alex Seed Mental Health Fund and Rodef Shalom Congregation, these events focus specifically on teen suicide prevention information and techniques.

UpStreet, a teen mental health program run by Jewish Family and Community Services, provides mental health support for anyone ages 12-22. As part of an effort to equip community members, parents, teens, and professionals with tools to help youth struggling with mental health, UpStreet has been increasing their resources and workshops on teen suicide prevention. 

For this event, Gelt Charitable Foundation will be presenting their training “If You See Something, Say Something: A Suicide Prevention Workshop.” Two separate workshops will be held with one training on Tuesday, June 15 at 12pm for professionals working with teens and young adults and one training on Tuesday, June 22 at 6pm for parents. Participants will gain general information about teen mental health, as well as learn possible signs of suicide and what to do to address them in teens and young adults. 

For Sally and Lanny Seed, who are contributing support for this event through the Alex Seed Mental Health Fund, these workshops carry a special importance. The fund, created in memory of their son Alex, supports programs and projects that focus on mental health of children and teens. “For parents, if you can spot a sign and recognize that there could be something going on, if you can get that intervention or help early, you may never even get close to your kid having a problem later on. If we can just help people find those signs and say something, that’s what we want to do,” Mrs. Seed expressed. For the Seed family, early intervention and prevention is key.

Through Gelt’s workshop, parents and professionals will learn skills like empathetic listening, how to connect with the appropriate services, and how to take care of yourself if you’re helping someone who is suicidal. The training will also address myths and questions that often come up when talking about suicide prevention. Participants will be given several resources to learn from and use in case they find themselves in a situation where they need to help someone.

The UpStreet team hopes that these workshops will help parents and professionals feel more prepared to deal with potential mental health crises and know where to direct teens who are struggling. Professionals can register for the June 15 workshop at geltcharitable.foundation/upstreet. Parents can register for the June 22 workshop at geltcharitable.foundation/upstreetparents.