About PINS-UP
PINS-UP is an organization that empowers and supports families dealing with their child's mental health, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges. Ever since being founded back on April 18, 2018, PINS-UP has been providing tailored resources and programs to help parents understand their child's unique needs, potential, necessary skills, and resiliency for their journey.
Our partnership with the Georgia Parent Support Network strengthens our ability to make a significant difference in the lives of countless families.
At PINS-UP Family Service, LLC, we envision a future where all children, regardless of their mental health or developmental challenges, have the chance to realize their full potential, and all parents have the resources they need to guide and support them.
Your journey, our support - Together, let's unlock potential.
It is to provide education, awareness, access, support, advocacy, personal development, training, & leadership opportunities to parents and children who are living with a mental illness, and or substance abuse diagnosis.
Our Mission
For parents and children to develop a mindset that will change the way they view mental health and understand that they have the potential to make a difference in their own lives as well as in the lives of others by sharing their lived experiences.
Our Vision
Take Part
You can make a difference in the lives of families and children living with mental illness, behavioral health challenges, developmental disability, or substance abuse challenges.
Joining us in our mission to share our lived experience and support by volunteering, donating, or spreading love about our cause.
Steps to Recovery
We understand that you and your family are facing unique challenges. Our tailored self-care approach provides a compassionate and effective path to recovery and improvement.
1
Discover the Urgency of Self-Mental Care: Unleash your past, Unlock Urgent Support
2
Precision Support for Behavioral Health: Ultra-Specific Solutions for Lasting Change
3
Parenting with Purpose: Guidance, Classes, and Consultations for Lasting Change
Hope is here
to help
My name is Hope Felice Darden
I'm a parent with two adult children and seven grandchildren. I've been a Certified Peer Specialist-Parent (CPS-P) since 2014. I helped develop the CPS-P curriculum and attended the first training in 2014. I'm now one of the training facilitators. I've been advocating for families and children for over 25 years.
I am the CEO of Parents in Need of Skills – Understanding Potential (PINS-UP) Inc., NWGA Federation of Families Chapter. I believe that when parents use their skills, they have the potential to change their mindset. I recently completed the CPS-MH training and am now certified to share my personal story of transformation and recovery.
My educational background includes an Associate in Early Childhood Care and Education, Infant and Toddler Specialization from Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Human Service from Shorter University and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Human Services Nonprofit Management at Shorter University. I am an Alumna of Gwinnett SToPP Parent Leadership Institute. My passion for serving and using my God-given gifts and talents for families and children in Georgia is unwavering.
FUN FACT
My favorite song is "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" by McFadden & Whitehead because it motivates me to embrace change, hope, and resilience for my family and fellow Georgians.
Our Goals
Awareness
Raise awareness about mental health, behavioral, developmental, and substance abuse challenges
Support
Increase access to free or low cost mental health resources
Educate
Empower families with knowledge and support
