Hanover Township Youth and Family Services

06/13/2026

Have you gone on your walk, yet, today?
Try a color walk: choose any color and then as you walk, count how many things you find in that color

06/11/2026

🎶 Concert moved to June 30! 🎶

Due to the forecasted high probability for severe weather tomorrow evening, the FUZE Band concert originally scheduled for June 11 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 30.

Enjoy music from FUZE Band, a Santana tribute band which also plays Classic Rock, Old School, Salsa and more! Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Da Pizza Company Food Truck will be on-site serving pizza slices and pies all night. Concessions will also be available.

FREE Concert
Tuesday, June 30 • 7PM
Izaak Walton Reserve • 899 Jay Street, Elgin

06/10/2026

First field trip of the summer! Operation Snowball teens spent the day at the beach in the city⛱️☀️

06/08/2026

Reminder! Summer Movie Fridays starts THIS Friday!

Join us as we kick off a fun summer of movies, snacks, and hanging out with friends!

🦸 This week's theme: Superheroes! 🦸

Come relax, enjoy a great movie, and start your weekend with us. We can't wait to see everyone there!

🚍 Transportation is available from local schools. Registration is required for anyone needing transportation.

📅 Friday
📍 899 Jay St. Elgin
⏰ 2P-4P

Bring a friend and get ready for an action-packed afternoon!

Register using the following link: https://forms.gle/UT8y7VabBscE4rrH8

06/05/2026

Day one of the garage sale⭐️
Join us tomorrow from 8:30AM to 12:00PM for the last time to shop🛍️

Proceeds will be used to help youth leaders attend a statewide leadership conference in July

06/05/2026

Wanna go for a walk but low on motivation?
Pop in your earbuds to start so you can listen to
* a podcast
* music
* an audiobook

05/31/2026

C’mon out! 🥁🎶

🎵🎤🎸 OUR FIRST SUMMER CONCERT IS APPROACHING AND WE'RE SO EXCITED!!!

Join us on Thursday, June 11 to enjoy music from FUZE Band, a Santana tribute band which also plays Classic Rock, Old School, Salsa and more!

This FREE concert is open to all! Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs & blankets.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 7PM - 8:30PM

📍Outdoor Amphitheater, Izaak Walton Reserve, 899 Jay Street, Elgin

Additional off-site parking is available at Huff Elementary School ( 801 Hastings Street, Elgin).

Da Pizza Company will be on-site serving slices and pies. Concessions will also be available.

05/29/2026

Did you know that YFS offers therapy services to township residents?

If you have a child under the age of 18 living in the home or if you are under the age of 26, you qualify to receive therapy with us!

Follow the link in the comments to learn more about our therapists.

05/25/2026

Taking a moment today to express our deepest gratitude for those who served. As we spend time with friends and family this weekend, let’s keep the spirit of remembrance at the heart of our celebrations.

05/22/2026

Call4Calm: Text "TALK" to 552020 (or "HABLAR" for Spanish). This is a free service where an Illinois resident is called back by a counselor from a local community mental health center within 24 hours.

Illinois CARES Line (SASS): Call 1-800-345-9049. This is the critical entry point for children and youth in Illinois experiencing a mental health crisis, especially if they are at risk of self-harm or need mobile crisis intervention.

The Illinois Warm Line: Call 1-866-359-7953 (Mon–Sat, 8am–8pm). Unlike crisis lines, this is a peer-run support line for individuals—including professionals—who need to talk through emotional challenges or recovery. It’s staffed by people with "lived experience" who provide compassionate listening without the intensity of a crisis intervention.

The Living Room Program: Illinois has pioneered "Living Rooms"—crisis respite centers that serve as a safe, home-like alternative to the Emergency Room. There are over 20 locations across the state (like Rosecrance or NAMI-run sites) where people can de-escalate with peer support specialists.