SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Emerge Psychology Group engages in Socially Responsible Practice (SRP)
Social responsibility is an ethical framework in which we work and cooperate with other individuals and organizations for the benefit of the community that will inherit the world that we will leave behind. We regard it as a duty that every individual has to maintain and strive to engage toward social justice and community wellness … a balance between the economy and the ecosystem one lives within. SRP aims to secure healthcare for all people and eliminate barriers like distance, financial condition, and by using ethical frameworks combining the resources of land managers, municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, businesses, manufacturers, and individual volunteers, which will be required to solve environmental and social crisis. We can be socially responsible passively, by avoiding engaging in socially harmful acts, or actively, by performing activities that advance social goals. Social responsibility must be intergenerational, since the actions of one generation have consequences on those following. Socially responsible practitioners employ science, empathy, compassion, and courage to drive action and change.
Emerge Psychology Group illuminates and donates to Chicago area nonprofit organizations on a monthly basis, each fully licensed clinician at Emerge offers some sessions at low sliding scale fee services, and as a practice entering our initial years as a group, we will continually strive to build and add programs that highlight our socially responsible practice model.
January 2026
For January, Emerge highlights Healthy Hood Chicago ... Founded in 2017, Healthy Hood’s main mission is to combat the 20-year life discrepancy that disproportionately impacts Chicago communities through civic engagement, direct support services, and more.
To read more about Healthy Hood Chicago
https://www.healthyhoodchi.com/about
To donate to Healthy Hood Chicago
February 2026
In celebration of Black History Month, Emerge highlights My Block My Hood My City (M3) ... Founded in 2015 by Jahmal Cole, M3’s purpose is to assist underserved youths of Chicago by providing access to diverse experiences which encourage community involvement and resource building.
To read more about M3:
https://www.formyblock.org/mission
To donate to M3:
March 2026
In Celebration of Women’s History Month, Emerge highlights Deborah’s Place … Founded over 40 years ago by a group of Women, Deborah’s place provides clean and safe housing and resources to over 700 unaccompanied women a year within the Chicago area.
To read more about Deborah’s Place:
https://www.deborahsplace.org/about-us/
To donate to Deborah’s Place:
April 2026
In Celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, Emerge highlights Arab American Family Services (AAFS) … Established in 2001 by Itedal Shalabi and Nareman Taha, AAFS works to increase the well-being of Arab American Generations in the Chicagoland area through a wide range of case-management resources such as mental health assistance, domestic violence prevention, and more.
To read more about the Arab American Family Services:
https://www.aafsil.org/about-us/
To donate to the Arab American Action Network:
May 2026
In Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Emerge highlights Asian Americans Advancing Justice. For over 25 years, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago has worked to bring together the Asian American community, and empower them to create change in their communities through collective advocacy and racial equality.
To read more about Asian Americans Advancing Justice:
https://advancingjustice-chicago.org/about/
To donate to the Asian Health Coalition:
June 2026
In Celebration of Pride Month, Emerge highlights Brave Space Alliance (BSA) ... BSA is a Black and Trans led organization in Chicago’s South Side working to address the gap in advocacy and programming for gender expansive individuals. BSA provides
To read more about BSA:
https://www.bravespacealliance.org/
To donate to BSA:
July 2026
For July, Emerge highlights AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) … For over 40 years, AFC has provided care and resources to those living with HIV in hopes of seeing a world where people with HIV and other chronic illnesses will thrive.
To read more about AFC:
To donate to AFC:
August 2026
For August, Emerge highlights ARISE Chicago ... ARISE Chicago was founded in 1991 and works to address working conditions of working-class immigrants by addressing inequitable working conditions and providing connection to faith-based resources.
To read more about ARISE Chicago:
https://www.arisechicago.org/about
To donate to ARISE Chicago:
September 2026
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Emerge highlights Casa Central ... Since 1954, Casa Central has served as one of the Midwest’s largest Latino social service agencies, delivering evidence-based, award-winning, family-centered programs. Through comprehensive services, Casa Central empowers individuals and families to build hope, achieve stability, and improve quality of life for the benefit of the broader community.
To read more about Casa Central:
https://www.casacentral.org/our-story/about-casa-central/
To donate to Casa Central:
October 2026
For October, Emerge highlights Beyond Legal Aid ... Beyond Legal Aid brings together lawyers and activists to advance justice by empowering marginalized individuals and communities. Through collaborative, community-centered legal services, Beyond reimagines legal aid by supporting access to justice and driving meaningful social change.
To read more about Beyond Legal Aid:
https://www.beyondlegalaid.org/mission-and-model
To donate to Beyond Legal Aid:
November 2026
For November, Emerge highlights Chicago Women’s Health Center (CWHC) ... Since 1975, CWHC has provided accessible, comprehensive health care and education to communities in Chicago. Each year, more than 6,000 women, trans people, and young people receive vital services designed to meet needs that are often unmet elsewhere.
To read more about CWHC:
https://www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/about-cwhc
To donate to CWHC:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/0D6L98y6TYTnKvpEdm1N-g?t=1512062356
December 2026
For December, Emerge highlights The Night Ministry … The Night Ministry is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to providing human connection, housing support, and health care to individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty. Through compassionate, person-centered outreach, the organization works alongside individuals to meet immediate physical, emotional, and social needs while affirming shared humanity.
To read more about The Night Ministry:
https://www.thenightministry.org/about
To donate to The Night Ministry: