MCC to host 'People in Need Forum'

The 12th annual "People in Need Forum" will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at McHenry County College's Luecht Conference Center, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

This half-day event is open to organizations who serve the residents of McHenry County. Began in 2003, the forum provides staff and volunteers from human service, civic and faith-based organizations the opportunity to learn about community resources and important information to better serve their clients. Admission is free but pre-registration is requested. To register, visit www.mchenry.edu/peopleinneed/.

Workshops will provide practical information on issues such as mental health services, bullying, addiction education, community support for returning veterans, accessing healthcare, senior independence, navigating the insurance marketplace, consumer credit counseling and transportation options in McHenry County.

Vendors from 56 organizations also will be in attendance to share informational handouts on various topics like housing and energy assistance, transitional services for youth, food stamps, homelessness, domestic violence, legal matters and unemployment.

Elected officials, school counselors, caregivers, law enforcement, city and municipal employees and healthcare providers are encouraged to attend. All participants will receive a "People in Need" community resource directory and a complimentary flash drive with all materials presented at the forum. Sponsors include First Midwest Bank, McHenry County College and the McHenry County Community Foundation.

For more information, call Meg LaMonica at (847) 682-0080 or visit www.mchenry.edu/peopleinneed/.