Articles filed under Mental Health
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Out of grief, hope for others: Suicide prevention organizations work together to spur dialogue, reduce rates in schoolsOct 19, 2025 9:03 am - In 2023, suicide was the second-leading cause of death of those between ages 10 and 34 in America. Larry and Mary Jo Butz of Hawthorn Woods know personally the impact of that statistic. Now, through Megan Butz Legacy of Hope and Elyssa’s Mission, they are working with schools to educate and identify at-risk students.
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Downers Grove Township residents seek referendum to fund mental health, disability servicesOct 16, 2025 7:32 pm - The 708 for Downers Grove Township team has kicked off a petition drive to establish a 708 Mental Health Board in the township. To kick off the petition drive, they are hosting a pizza party on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the First Congregational UCC in Downers Grove.
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Naperville Rotary hosts free Resilience Workshop for veteran and first responder familiesOct 14, 2025 12:06 am - The Rotary Club of Naperville is offering a free Resilience Tactics Workshop to assist the families and supporters of veterans and first responders experiencing mental health issues due to trauma and stress from their service.
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Wheeling Township Mental Health board about to set $1.4 million budgetSep 29, 2025 5:20 pm - Wheeling Township’s community mental health board is expected to approve a $1.4 million tentative budget next week as it prepares for its first tax levy nearly three years after the board was created by referendum.
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KidsMatter’s Empower Gala to feature actress, mental health advocate Mariel HemingwaySep 26, 2025 8:14 pm - KidsMatter, Naperville’s youth-oriented organization, is hosting its 2025 Empower Gala with the theme, “Dream. Believe. Become” on Nov. 15 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville.
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NAMI DuPage Run for the Mind to support mental health programsSep 23, 2025 3:16 pm - Join NAMIWALKS/Run for the Mind 5K and 1-Mile Color Run on Sept. 27 in Warrenville to raise awareness and funds for mental health programs.
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Journey of Hope launches ‘Rise Above’ mental health ministrySep 12, 2025 10:31 pm - Journey of Hope United Methodist Church in Elgin is launching a new ministry called "Rise Above" to offer support for mental health and healing.
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SunCloud Health offers free mental health resources to schools and parentsAug 14, 2025 9:43 pm - Going into the back-to-school season, SunCloud Health is offering support to parents, schools, and communities by providing free resources.
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DuPage County Board awards grant for ‘Healing Through Art’ programAug 13, 2025 12:22 pm - The Awakenings Project launches "Healing Through Art" workshops to teach stress management and wellness tools to DuPage County residents through artistic techniques.
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Palatine Township mental health board approves agreement to receive fundsAug 12, 2025 3:36 pm - The recently created Palatine Township Community Mental Health Board voted to pursue an intergovernmental agreement with Palatine Township to help bridge the board’s funding gap before it can collect its first taxes in 2026.
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