UMatter

UMatter

UMatter is a program focused on empowering teens to shatter the stigmas surrounding mental health challenges and suicide. It operates within the Friendship Circle family and is led by Teen Director Rabbi Yarden Blumstein. After recognizing a need for a larger discussion about mental health in the Detroit community, Friendship Circle created a teen advisory board to work on projects that would go on to create an atmosphere of inclusion within the community.

The mission of the Daniel B. Sobel Friendship House, a division of Friendship Circle, is based on the teachings of Lubavitcher Rebbe of blessed memory. He constantly encouraged us to remember that within each person is a soul, and that that soul is equal and worthy of boundless love. It is his belief that none of us are complete unless all of us are included.

UMatter, built upon this idea, focuses specifically on teens that are struggling. Under the guidance of Rabbi Yarden Blumstein, UMatter operates on a peer-to-peer model of teens helping their peers overcome stigmas and other obstacles related to mental health.

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