Who We Are
About Us
Paradis Urbain founded UP House in 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 and UPBEAT, we provide unwavering support to UP House. Together, we embrace the Clubhouse Model to enhance well-being,
create opportunities, and dismantle the barriers of social and economic isolation for
individuals profoundly impacted by mental health challenges.
create opportunities, and dismantle the barriers of social and economic isolation for
individuals profoundly impacted by mental health challenges.
community
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diversity
empowerment
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Members
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Clubhouse in Quebec
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Meals distributed
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Funds raised
purpose
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
Alanna Devine
Executive Director UP House
Members of the Board of Directors
Philip Silverberg
Founder and Secretary
David Hoppenheim
President
Sandra Dias
Vice President
Barbara Silverberg
Founder and Member
Larry Kaplan
Founder and Treasurer
Amanda St Jean
Board member
Jake Prillo
Board member
UP House Council representatives
Grant Gellis
Aline Yip
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. Here are our initiatives.
and healing in Montreal. Here are our 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).
ACFF Community Partners
