Clear Mind, Open Heart PLLC.

11/19/2025

This Thursday, we’re hosting an important Ask the Expert conversation in honor of , focused on the urgent mental health needs of rural communities. 🌾

More than 46 million people live in rural America — and they experience unique challenges, including limited access to care and greater stigma around mental illness. As a result, su***de rates are 49% higher in rural communities than in urban ones. 💬

Join us for NAMI Ask the Expert: Recognizing and Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health in Rural America, featuring Jeff Winton, Founder and Chairman of Rural Minds. His advocacy stems from lived experience and a commitment to improving mental health equity for farming, ranching, and agricultural communities. 🤝

📅 Thursday, Nov. 20 | ⏰ 4–5:30 PM ET
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/49sJumI

11/17/2025

Feeling plugged in but burned out? 🔋💭

Constant notifications, endless scrolling, and digital noise can take a real toll on our minds and emotions.

Join FFRI Mental Health Specialist Rachel Brown on Tuesday, November 19 for Connected & Overloaded, a free webinar that explores how to find balance, set boundaries, and protect your mental well-being in an always-online world.

Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4oSHN6n

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11/10/2025

LET’S GROW TOGETHER!!! Looking for ways to help your family and child grow, learn, and connect? The Family Enrichment Program offers free home visits, playgroups, and resources for expecting families and those with children ages 0–3, regardless of income.

We have openings for families in Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties!
🌟Tag someone you think would enjoy our no-cost program. 🌟
📞 815.599.1408 | ✉️ FEP@roe8.org
Visit https://www.roe8.org/programs-services/prevention-initiative

11/07/2025

November is - a month to acknowledge the year-round dedication and sacrifices that caretakers provide for their loved ones in need of support.

At NAMI, we also believe in providing support, connection and self-care guidance for caregivers.

Visit our "Families and Caregivers" page now, to learn about NAMI's different resources for caregivers: nami.org/familiesandcaregivers

11/05/2025

🧳Our Jo Daviess County office has MOVED! We are are now located in the former Galena Primary School!

🏫219 Kelly Lane, main entrance

📦We are grateful for all the years we've spent in the East Dubuque Elementary School, but are excited about our more central location. This move will make it easier for us to travel across Jo Daviess County for home visits.

🚛Same wonderful Parent Educators, but they are now located in one space.

11/02/2025

Learn to identify and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in the ag community.
This specialized online training is designed for those in the agricultural community, providing participants with the tools to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges, whether in friends, family, coworkers, or themselves.

Registration deadline: Nov. 11.
Note: Learners will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course before attending the instructor-led training.

Adult Mental Health First Aid for the Agricultural Community
✅Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
✅Register at https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2025-12-02-adult-mental-health-first-aid-agricultural-community

10/31/2025

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/J5sjYMvrS9Kz5y3qRuZS_w

10/31/2025

Domestic violence is more than physical violence. It can include threats, harassment, putting someone down, pressuring someone around s*x, controlling finances, and other tactics to gain power and control. affected by domestic violence.

10/29/2025

Difficult season? The University of IL Extension is still offering vouchers for 3 free counseling sessions for ag producers and their family members. Stephanie Cocagne is one of the contracted providers and has openings specifically for this program.