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McHenry County Mental Health Board

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McHenry County Mental Health Board

The MHB provides funding support to service agencies, managing a budget that includes sales tax funds as set forth in the Community Mental Health Act.

11/19/2025

HOT SHEETS FOR THE WEEK OF 11.19.2025!

Attached is the latest McHenry County Mental Health Boards Hot Sheet of upcoming training opportunities and Support Groups.https://mc708.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-19-Hot-Sheet-FINAL.pdf

If you would like to receive the Hot Sheet in your inbox weekly, click here to sign up. https://mc708.org/hot-sheets/

11/18/2025

Who is Rescuing Whom?

Unconditional love can be hard to come by. We hope for it from our parents, friends, and partners, but there’s one place you’re guaranteed to find it: your local animal shelter. The love of a rescued animal is a special kind of magic.

Research shows this powerful bond is transformative. Adopting a pet can lower stress, ease feelings of loneliness, and improve your overall mental and physical health. You don't just change their world by giving them a home—they change yours by filling it with devotion, laughter, companionship, and, of course, Gratitude.

What fur-baby are you grateful for? Please comment or post pictures below 👇 and feel free to follow and share.

Tomorrow: Finding Your Tribe

11/17/2025

Show Yourself Some Gratitude

Ever make a mistake? Welcome to the club—it’s massive, and everyone’s in it.

No human (past the toddler stage) gets through life without messing up. So why do some people bounce back quickly, while others—maybe you—get stuck in guilt or shame?

The difference isn’t perfection. It’s Self-Compassion.

Self-compassion is the quiet strength to say, “That was hard… and I’m still worthy.” It’s not letting yourself off the hook—it’s helping yourself get back up.

You deserve the same kindness you’d offer a friend.

What’s something kind you can say to yourself today? Please comment below 👇, and feel free to follow and share.

Tomorrow: Who is Rescuing Whom?

11/16/2025

The Future is in Your Hands—Literally!

There’s mindless scrolling—and then there’s mindful connecting.

That phone in your hand? It can be a portal to distraction… or a bridge to something deeper.
You can spend hours scrolling without purpose—or you can choose to use that same technology to reach out, express gratitude, and connect with those who give and receive support.

Take a moment to message someone you appreciate. Say thank you. Ask how they’re doing. Let technology serve as a tool for gratitude, not just consumption.
The difference isn’t the device. It’s the intention. 💛📱

Who will you reach out to today? Feel free to express your gratitude to a friend or other supporter below 👇, and please follow and share.

Tomorrow: Show Yourself Some Gratitude

11/15/2025

Thank Your Fans

Wouldn’t it be great to be as well-known as Taylor Swift or as admired as Oprah Winfrey, with thousands of fans cheering you on at every turn?

While few of us experience that kind of adoration, we all have our own fans. They're the ones who prop us up when times get tough and cheer for our quiet victories.

They are our parents, our partners, our best friends, our mentors. They are our personal front row.

Today, I'm feeling incredibly grateful for my "fan club." Their support is worth more than any sold-out stadium.
Who’s your biggest fan? Tag them below and let them know you appreciate them! ❤️

Let's be grateful for those in our lives, and please follow and share.

Tomorrow: The Future is in Your Hands—Literally!

11/14/2025

If you or someone you know is needing a little extra support with food right now, please know you’re not alone. Here is a list of all the Food Pantries in McHenry County (in English and Spanish)—here to help without judgment.

For additional community resources, including health, wellness, and support services, you can also visit:
https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/departments/health-department/community-health/community-resource-and-equity/healthy-active-living

11/14/2025

Family Matters

We all have them. Some of us adore them, some of us... have complicated feelings. But we all have a family—whether it’s biological, adopted, or the one we choose for ourselves.

With family, come traditions, threads that connect us through time—the secret recipe for a holiday dish, the annual trip to the same spot, the movie night you never miss, the inside jokes that still make you laugh years later. The big, the small, the silly, the sacred. The rituals that build our fondest memories and anchor us.

Today, I'm feeling especially grateful for those moments.

What's a family tradition you cherish? 👇 Let's be grateful for those in our lives, and please follow and share.

Tomorrow: Thank Your Fans

11/13/2025

Forest Bathing

Problem: We spend about 90% of our lives indoors, confined by walls or inside a vehicle. This profound disconnect from the natural world contributes to stress, burnout, and a feeling of being constrained.

Solution: The Japanese practice of Forest Bathing, the simple act of spending mindful time under the canopy of trees. The goal is to engage all five senses and soak in the forest atmosphere.

How to Practice Forest Bathing:
1. Find a Spot: Any place with trees will do.
2. Disconnect: Leave your phone and camera behind.
3. Slow Down: Walk aimlessly and slowly. There is no destination.
4. Engage Your Senses: Listen to the birdsongs. Notice the sunlight filtering through the leaves. Smell the fragrance of the forest. Feel the bark of a tree.
5. Stay Awhile: Try to remain for at least 20 minutes to feel the full effect. You’ll feel grateful you did.

How do your surroundings affect you? Comment below 👇 let's be grateful for each other, and please follow and share.

Tomorrow: Family Matters

11/12/2025

Stories that Stir the Soul

Stories lie at the heart of the human experience. We’ve all been moved by a book, a movie, or TV show. Many of us have favorites that we return to each holiday season. But stories go beyond entertainment. Our thoughts are composed of stories, what’s safe, what’s dangerous, what we desire and what we strive to avoid.

The amazing things about the human experience and storytelling is that we can rewrite our own stories and find gratitude in our lives for the blessings we have been given.

Today, I'm filled with gratitude for this power: the ability to be the author of my own life. We can choose to tell ourselves stories of resilience, hope, and appreciation, turning every chapter into a reason for thanks. What a gift to be able to write our next page!

What story is on your next page? Comment below 👇 and let's celebrate each other, and please follow and share.

Tomorrow: Forest Bathing

11/11/2025

Appreciating the Kindness of Strangers

We all notice when something goes wrong—a server brings the wrong meal, or a package is delivered to the wrong address—and barely notice when something goes right. The same is true for other people's behaviors. We notice when someone is rude and often ignore the kindness of strangers.

But what if we tried to change that?

Our brains are hardwired to spot problems, but we can consciously train them to see the good. So here’s a challenge for today: Actively look for the positive. The driver who lets you merge. The barista who gets your coffee just right. The person who holds the door open.

When you start looking for kindness and competence, you'll find it everywhere. Acknowledging it not only brightens your day, but also validates the person offering it.

What's one small, positive thing you've noticed today? Comment below 👇 and let's celebrate each other, and please follow and share.

Tomorrow: Stories that Stir the Soul

11/10/2025

Embrace Your Talents

We tend to look in awe at our favorite singers, actors and musicians, but do you ever look at yourself that way? Do you give thanks for the talents you have? We all have them. Some have developed them more than others, but we are each blessed with skills, abilities and raw talent.

Your talent might not be performed on a stage, but it's just as valid. It could be the way you make people feel heard, your ability to organize chaos, or your knack for making anyone laugh. These aren't small things; they are your superpowers.

Today, take a moment to be your own biggest fan. Look in the mirror and acknowledge the unique, incredible gifts you bring to the world. You've earned the applause.

What's one talent you have that you're grateful for? Share it in the comments below 👇 and let's celebrate each other! Please don’t forget to follow and share.

Tomorrow: Appreciating the Kindness of Strangers

11/09/2025

Peaceful Places

While we strive with great effort to get things done, learn new skills and come up with creative solutions to our problems, at times, the most productive path may be to simply—do nothing!
It sounds counterintuitive, but our brains are masters of background processing. When you step away from the struggle, you give your subconscious the space to connect the dots.

That's when the "aha!" moments strike—not staring at a screen, but on a quiet walk, in the shower, or just gazing out a window. In your peaceful place.

So next time you're stuck, give yourself permission to be peaceful and still. The breakthrough you're looking for might be just one peaceful place away.

When do your best ideas come to you? Share in the comments! below! 👇 and don’t forget to follow and share.

Tomorrow: Embrace Your Talents

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620 Dakota Street
Crystal Lake, IL
60012

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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http://www.mc708.org/

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