Who We Are
About Us
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Clubhouse in Quebec
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Our Mission
Paradis Urbain founded UP House Montreal in 2010, introducing the award-winning International Clubhouse Model of psychosocial rehabilitation to the city. Through strong
governance, sustained fundraising, and flagship initiatives such as the Au Contraire Film Festival—a nationally recognized platform for mental health awareness through film—and the dynamic UPBEAT fashion event, Paradis Urbain provides steadfast support to UP House. These initiatives, along with ongoing programs rooted in the Clubhouse philosophy, work to improve well-being, foster community reintegration, and break down the social and economic barriers faced by people living with persistent mental health conditions. Together, we are building a more inclusive, creative, and stigma-free future.
governance
Governance
Devon Reid
Senior Director Paradis Urbain
Lisa Bellevue
Members of the Board of Directors
David Hoppenheim
President
Philip Silverberg
William Buchholtz
Aishah Seivwright
Sandra Dias
Board Member
Carole Cohen
Board Member
Barbara Silverberg
Larry Kaplan
UP House, Members of the Board
Grant Gellis
Roslyn Williams
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Our Journey
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).
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