Articles filed under Mental Health
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708 Mental Health referendum approved for November ballot in Downers Grove TownshipJul 21, 2026 8:58 pm - Downers Grove Township residents successfully petitioned to place a referendum on the November 2026 ballot that would establish a 708 Community Mental Health Board, funded by a small property tax (approximately $67 annually for a $400,000 home), to provide comprehensive mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services exclusively for township residents.
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Hanover Township Mental Health Board releases funding applicationsJul 17, 2026 2:30 pm - Funding applications for fiscal year 2028 are now available from the Hanover Township Mental Health Board.
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Funding error closes AID Living Room: Aurora’s 24/7 mental health haven goes darkJul 01, 2026 9:39 pm - The Association for Individual Development has closed its 24/7 Living Room crisis respite program in Aurora, after losing state funding due to a technical glitch. The program, which opened in January 2024, served over 1,200 individuals experiencing mental health crises and achieved a 99% success rate in avoiding hospitalizations.
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Prairie Sky Quintet and local artists to perform for NAMI KDK fundraiserJun 25, 2026 5:18 pm - On July 26, NAMI KDK will host a fundraising concert in Aurora, featuring patriotic, Broadway, and classical music performances.
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Kane County to host free webinars on childhood trauma, separation anxiety, and caregiver burnoutJun 05, 2026 7:26 pm - This June, the Kane County Health Department is are offering two free virtual webinars designed to help parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals better understand and support the mental health and emotional well-being of young children.
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Hanover Township Mental Health Board approves new funding to agenciesJun 02, 2026 4:06 pm - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved several funding requests at their May 26 meeting at the Senior Center in Bartlett.
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Hoffman Estates day center a new model for Clearbrook’s clientsMay 18, 2026 5:58 pm - Clearbrook celebrated its newest community center for day program services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Hoffman Estates Monday.
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Hanover Township Mental Health Board approves annual funding to agenciesMay 01, 2026 1:44 pm - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $48,789 in funding at their April 28 meeting at the Senior Center in Bartlett.
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Free yard signs available to promote 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline in Kane CountyMay 01, 2026 11:44 am - The Kane County Health Department launches awareness campaign for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by distributing free yard signs from May through September, following research showing 11% decline in youth suicide deaths since the hotline's launch.
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Rolling Meadows offering mental health first aid classApr 28, 2026 12:08 pm - The Rolling Meadows Department of Human Services will host a free mental health first aid certification class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19.
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