FOSTERING COMMUNITY - INPSIRING CHANGE

ENDING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH

Who We Are

About Us

Paradis Urbain founded UP House Montreal in 2010, championing the International Clubhouse Model—an award-winning model of psychosocial rehabilitation. Through governance, fundraising, and impactful initiatives such as the Au Contraire Film Festival & Gala and UPBEAT, we provide unwavering support to UP House. Together, we embrace the Clubhouse Model to enhance well-being, create opportunities, and dismantle the social and economic barriers faced by individuals profoundly impacted by mental health challenges.

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Our Mission

Our mission at Paradis Urbain is to foster community, drive innovation, and inspire social change, supporting environments and programs where individuals most affected by mental health challenges can lead connected and healthy lives.

governance

Governance

Devon Reid

Senior Director Paradis Urbain

Members of the Board of Directors

Philip Silverberg

Vice President

David Hoppenheim

President

Sandra Dias

Vice President

Barbara Silverberg

Founder

Larry Kaplan

Founder

William Buchholtz

Treasurer

Carole Cohen

Membre du Conseil

Aishah Seivwright

Secretary

UP House Council representatives

Grant Gellis

Roslyn Williams

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Our Journey

Paradis Urbain has funded and governed UP House for the past 13 years, weaving hope, heart, and community into the lives of those navigating long-term mental health challenges on their journey to recovery. We have touched the lives of over 900 Members, fostering a community of resilience and healing in Montreal. Voici nos initiatives.

Thank You

Partners

We are grateful to the compassionate family of donors, dedicated foundations, the unwavering support from Let’s Bond, and the crucial backing from the Québec government Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires (PSOC).