Illinois Family Resource Center

06/05/2026

For more information, contact:
Kaylaa McGinnis
Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
E: [email protected]

06/05/2026

PTSD symptoms vary: Common symptoms include reliving the event, avoiding reminders of trauma, having more negative thoughts and feelings than before the traumatic event, or feeling on edge.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/what/ptsd_basics.asp

06/05/2026

Take a minute and open the link to valuable information. Learn about the healthy steps to a healthy start for your little one and yourself. https://library.samhsa.gov/product/healthy-starts-postpartum-oud-care-transitions-mother-and-infant-case-study/pep26-07-004?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=9f57d6ad56-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_06_03_03_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-9f57d6ad56-169920115

06/05/2026

Family Advocacy Centers are one-stop shops for information, connections and support to help former youth in care under the age of 30 maintain stability. Youth who are aging out may also be referred for after care and will be added to the program upon emancipation. To find a FAC, visit the Service Provider IDentification and Exploration Resource (SPIDER) website at https://spider.dcfs.illinois.gov/ and:
· Enter your zip code or an address.
· Select “Maximum Distance” from the dropdown.
· Click “Locate Address.”
· Click on “Keyword.”
· Type in “Family Advocacy Center.”
· Click “Search” and scroll down to see a list of FACs near you.

06/05/2026

June is 👨🏽🧠 Did you know that men die by su***de four times more often than women? Men’s health is more than hitting a protein goal; it’s courageous conversations, shared experiences, and knowing that it’s okay not to be okay.

06/05/2026

Discover how time outdoors improves physical health, reduces stress, boosts mood, supports better sleep, and strengthens family connections. Learn simple ways to help your family unplug and reconnect with nature.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Graduations are a time for celebration our high school seniors – for great accomplishment and the beginning of the next chapter of their lives. As safe and caring adults of youth growing up in homes affected by parental substance use, it is essential to remember kids are watching. Keep the focus on kids & teens during this year's graduations! Creating alcohol-free graduation parties demonstrates healthy behavior for our youth and is a wonderful way to celebrate them during these special moments. Talk to your graduates about safe behavior so they can return home after the big celebration with family and friends!
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/talk-with-your-high-school-grads-about-celebrating-safely

06/04/2026

✨ Three great webinars are coming your way! ✨

Whether you're looking for new resources, practical strategies, or opportunities to connect with others, these upcoming sessions have something for everyone.

✅ Register today
✅ Share with your colleagues and networks
✅ See attached flyers for details

We hope to see you there! 🎉

June 16,2026
Parenting Again: Grandparents/Kinship Care Updates
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a4OSLrDaSCK5nIlmR3HV0w

June 24, 2026
Family S*x Trafficking: The Hidden Ugly
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7U-PzqHwStufqt0yADu3Ww #/registration

June 30, 2026
Feed Your Mind: Using the Circle of Care Tools
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z46FGMo9TJGKkr-3BgFctg

06/04/2026

Not just Veterans or service members: PTSD can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic event, like a serious accident, natural disaster, personal violence, or combat.

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/disaster_events/for_everyone/index.asp