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This week, Project Oz staff worked alongside D87 educators and Unit 5 student peer mediators to enhance restorative prac...
10/29/2026

This week, Project Oz staff worked alongside D87 educators and Unit 5 student peer mediators to enhance restorative practices, build conflict resolution skills, and foster strong and connected school communities!

We are proud to partner with organizations that believe meaningful outreach starts with showing up, building trust, and ...
10/21/2026

We are proud to partner with organizations that believe meaningful outreach starts with showing up, building trust, and meeting people where they are.

Please join us in congratulating Jeannie Bullock on her promotion to Director of Prevention Education at Project Oz! 🎉Je...
10/16/2026

Please join us in congratulating Jeannie Bullock on her promotion to Director of Prevention Education at Project Oz! 🎉

Jeannie brings 20 years of combined experience working with students in educational settings, including a background in special education and her work as a Prevention Specialist at Project Oz. She has firsthand classroom experience, strong relationships with students and school partners, and a passion for delivering evidence-based prevention programming that empowers young people with the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices.

We love celebrating talent and leadership within our organization! Congratulations!

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. As this month comes to a close, remember to notice the warning signs of...
09/30/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. As this month comes to a close, remember to notice the warning signs of su***de, reach out, and share resources. Also, visit your local McLean County public library to receive our new su***de prevention-themed bookmarks! They serve as a great reminder that we are never alone. ***deprevention

Our Mental Health Education Specialists are back in the classroom, too! Every year, they teach over 3,000 students how t...
09/25/2026

Our Mental Health Education Specialists are back in the classroom, too! Every year, they teach over 3,000 students how to recognize mental health challenges, practice healthy coping skills, and reach out for help from trusted adults in our community.

Back-to-school time means Project Oz Prevention Educators are back to teaching in seven school districts throughout McLe...
09/24/2026

Back-to-school time means Project Oz Prevention Educators are back to teaching in seven school districts throughout McLean County. Take a look and meet our drug prevention specialists who teach youth in our community about living a healthy, happy life.

We’re grateful to the City of Bloomington, Illinois and the John M. Scott Health Care Trust for a generous $24,000 grant...
09/08/2026

We’re grateful to the City of Bloomington, Illinois and the John M. Scott Health Care Trust for a generous $24,000 grant supporting adolescent well-being in our community.
This funding will help Project Oz provide critical housing and crisis stabilization services for young people throughout McLean County—helping ensure they have a safe place to turn when they need it most.
Thank you for believing in our work and investing in the health, safety, and well-being of our community’s youth!

We love showing up for, cheering on, and supporting youth as they head back to school! đź’š Proud to join the Promise Counc...
09/01/2026

We love showing up for, cheering on, and supporting youth as they head back to school! đź’š Proud to join the Promise Council's 100 Caring Adults initiatives and remind young people they have caring adults in their corner!

Back-to-school can bring a lot of emotions—for youth and parents alike. A simple check-in can make a big difference. Tal...
08/27/2026

Back-to-school can bring a lot of emotions—for youth and parents alike. A simple check-in can make a big difference. Talk to the teen in your life about how they’re feeling, and remind them they don’t have to handle everything alone.

For more conversation starters, visit the Project Oz Mental Health Resource Hub: https://bit.ly/4y7eUYz

We are so excited to announce that our Youth Action Board is now an accredited Operation Snowball, Inc. chapter!  This a...
08/10/2026

We are so excited to announce that our Youth Action Board is now an accredited Operation Snowball, Inc. chapter! This allows us to continue our prevention work in the community with a boost of prevention support! This only adds to the valued partnership we have with the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health

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