About Us
The Up Center provides more than 20 critical support services for children and families in our community, including mental health counseling, parenting education and support, youth mentoring, foster care and adoption, housing and financial counseling, and services for people with disabilities
2,339 people received mental health services.
From youth to adults, our counseling programs provided hope, healing, and tools to face life’s challenges.
33 children found stability through foster care.
With the help of dedicated foster parents, children found safety, stability, and the support they need to grow.
897 military families received support.
From counseling to financial guidance, we helped military families find strength, stability, and hope during life’s challenges.
Ways We Help
At The Up Center, we walk alongside children, families, and individuals through every stage of life. Our work focuses on prevention, intervention, support, and advocacy—helping people avoid crises, stepping in when challenges arise, providing ongoing care to build stability, and speaking up to create lasting change in our community.
Equipping individuals and families with the tools to build strong foundations and avoid future crises.
Stepping in with timely care to help people navigate challenges and get back on track.
Providing stability and safety for individuals who need ongoing, reliable support.
We stand alongside youth, families, and communities to ensure their voices are heard and to push for lasting change that strengthens the entire region.
Our Commitment
We are committed to partnering with children, families, and communities to improve lives and outcomes through prevention, intervention, and support services.
Our vision is a health community where children and families thrive.
Our values guide everything we do for every person we serve.
Our Team
At The Up Center, our leadership team is made up of dedicated professionals who bring vision, experience, and heart to everything we do. Together, they guide our mission of serving children, families, and communities across Hampton Roads. With diverse backgrounds in social work, counseling, finance, operations, and community development, they work hand-in-hand to ensure every program makes a lasting impact.
Our History
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