McHenry County Mental Health Board

06/12/2026

June is here, and it’s time to celebrate Pride Month! 🎉

Pride is a beautiful reminder of the power of acceptance, love, and community. It’s about creating a world where every single person feels safe, valued, and free to be exactly who they are.

True community means opening our hearts to everyone—embracing people no matter what they believe, where they come from, or how they look. Our differences don't divide us; they make our world a more vibrant, beautiful place to live.

Let's use this month (and every month!) to listen, learn, and lead with kindness. Treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.
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Disclaimer: Per Mental Health Board procedure, the Mental Health Board will not respond to comments on any post. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the McHenry County Mental Health Board at 815-455-2828 or [email protected].

06/10/2026

The Board and staff of Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) are conducting a community needs assessment to better understand the recreation needs, interests, barriers, and priorities of individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the NISRA service area.

This survey is intended for:
- current participants
- past participants
- family members/caregivers
- community members
- individuals who do not currently utilize NISRA services

The information collected will help guide future planning, program development, accessibility improvements, and agency goals/objectives.

To complete survey, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JSMRYJ3 by July 10, 2026.

The survey should take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. Thank you!

06/10/2026

Next Monday, we hit the course for a great day supporting recovery in our community. ⛳ Join us June 15 at Bull Valley Golf Club for the NDARS Annual Charity Golf Outing. Whether you’re golfing, sponsoring, or cheering us on, your support helps make a difference.

9:00 AM Check-In | 10:00 AM Start
Scramble Format – All Skill Levels Welcome

Register here: https://bit.ly/42Otcju

06/10/2026

Ready to walk for mental health? Gather your friends, create a team, and sign-up for NAMIWalks McHenry County! www.namiwalks.org/mchenrycounty

Join us on Saturday, October 3, at Emricson Park in Woodstock for a day of community, hope, and support for mental health. Registration is free, with the option to fundraise to help provide free mental health services throughout McHenry County.

Earn this year's t-shirt when you raise $100 or more individually by August 22. Not sure where to start? Here's a few tips!
💙Register at namiwalks.org/mchenrycounty
💙Make a self-donation
💙Share your fundraising page with friends and family

Every step and every dollar raised helps make a difference. We can't wait to walk with you!

06/10/2026

🗓️ HOT SHEETS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 10, 2026! 🗓️

Looking for professional training sessions or local support groups? The McHenry County Mental Health Board has released its latest weekly Hot Sheet.

🔹 View the full schedule here:https://mc708.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-6-10-Hot-Sheet-FINAL.pdf

📥 Want to stay in the loop? Get these helpful resources delivered directly to your inbox every week by signing up here: https://mc708.org/hot-sheets/


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Disclaimer: Per Mental Health Board procedure, the Mental Health Board will not respond to comments on any post. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the McHenry County Mental Health Board at 815-455-2828 or [email protected].

06/10/2026

🌟 Community Spotlight: Life-Changing Care in McHenry County 🌟

We are incredibly proud to spotlight the vital work of Greater Family Health!

Greater Family Health offers a comfortable, welcoming, inclusive, and personal approach to health care for everyone in our community. Their dedicated doctors and staff take the time to truly understand your physical, emotional, and financial needs—regardless of your ability to pay.

Through the support and funding of the McHenry County Mental Health Board, Greater Family Health is able to provide these essential, life-changing programs:

🏥 Behavioral Health Integration (BHI): Improving health outcomes through a team-based approach. By fully integrating primary medical care and behavioral health services—including shared scheduling, treatment planning, and records—patients with complex needs receive seamless, coordinated care.

🌱 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT): Offering adults (18+) struggling with opioid dependence a compassionate path to recovery by combining medical treatment with individualized therapy.

🧠 Psychiatry Services: A dedicated team of three professionals (one Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and two General Adult Psychiatrists) provides patients of all ages with psychiatric evaluations, medication education, and ongoing monitoring.

💚 You are not alone, and help is available.

🔗 Learn more about Greater Family Health: greaterfamilyhealth.org

🔗 Explore local McHenry County mental health resources: mc708.org/service
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Disclaimer: Per Mental Health Board procedure, the Mental Health Board will not respond to comments on any post. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the McHenry County Mental Health Board at 815-455-2828 or [email protected].

06/08/2026

WE ARE HIRING! 💙

The Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County is looking for an Intake Coordinator to join our incredible team.

If you are compassionate, organized, team-oriented, and passionate about supporting children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your resume to:
[email protected]

*Facebook submissions/messages will not be accepted.*

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Sometimes people remember the advice.

Sometimes they remember the medication.

And sometimes they remember that someone took the time to truly understand what they were carrying. 💜

When this patient arrived at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, they were navigating profound loss, grief, and life changes they had never experienced before.

Barbara did more than help with medications. She listened. She wanted to understand what brought them here and what they were working through.

In a moment when someone felt overwhelmed by loss, Barbara offered compassion, perspective, and support that stayed with them long after the conversation ended.

Today, that patient shared they are crying less, laughing more, and continuing their healing journey. 💗

Congratulations to Barbara on receiving a The DAISY Award for the difference she makes in the lives of patients every day. 🌼🤍

06/08/2026

For a long time, the unwritten rule for men has been to "tough it out" and carry stress silently. But hiding the struggle doesn't make it go away—it just makes the burden heavier.

True strength isn’t about masking your pain; it’s about having the courage to face it.

📊 The Reality:

You are not alone: Nearly 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness, yet men are statistically much less likely to seek mental health services than women (National Institute of Mental Health).
The stakes are high: Men account for approximately 80% of all su***de deaths, making open conversation a literal lifesaver (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Reaching out works: The American Psychological Association emphasizes that seeking support is a healthy, definitive step toward taking control of your life.

Let’s break the stigma. Check on your friends, listen without judgment, and normalize the conversation. Your mental health matters.



💡 If you or someone you know is going through a tough time and needs immediate support, please call 988 for immediate help or download the MCHELP app which can connect you to local support services.
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Disclaimer: Per Mental Health Board procedure, the Mental Health Board will not respond to comments on any post. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the McHenry County Mental Health Board at 815-455-2828 or [email protected].