Clear Mind, Open Heart PLLC.

04/03/2026

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a

04/01/2026

Both 988 and 911 provide critical support but focus on different crisis types: the 988 Lifeline specializes in mental health, su***de, and substance use challenges, while 911 addresses physical dangers needing police, fire, or EMS.

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

Learn practical, compassionate strategies to help young people heal after difficult experiences.

Traumas are common; we will all experience scary and upsetting events in our lives, and there is great potential for growth and healing afterward.
We'll explore how adults can support youth in the wake of trauma and review trauma-focused interventions available for youth and families. This session will be educational and uplifting. Come curious, leave informed and hopeful.

✅April 1 at noon
✅Register at: https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2026-04-01-ill-go-you-supporting-youth-through-trauma-and-trauma-focused-treatments

03/24/2026

Farmers, ranchers, producers, and those in agriculture dedicate their livelihoods to providing for others.

On National Agriculture Day and every day, always check on the people in your life who call agriculture home.

From a phone call to helping feed cows, running meals out to the field, assisting with a farmers market table, or running to the toolbox for a different-size wrench, it all helps.

Check out these additional support resources available from Illinois Extension. Topics include:

Farm Stress and Mental Health Website
Mental Health Vouchers for Ag Producers
Financial Planning Tools and blogs
Extension Commercial Agriculture team
North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center

🔗 Farm Economic Stress Resources: https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/illinois-extension-offers-support-farmers-experiencing-economic-stress

🔗 The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) National Ag Day, March 24: https://agisamerica.org/ag-week/

🔗 Find an Extension Office near you: https://go.illinois.edu/ExtensionOffice

03/20/2026

Deadline extended to March 31, 2026
for the 2026 NAMI Illinois T‑Shirt Design Contest!
We want to see your vision of mental health hope.

Share your creativity for a chance to be featured on our statewide merchandise and Annual Conference marketing.

Artists, advocates, and community members across Illinois who identify as living with a mental health condition are welcome. This contest shines a light on the strength and stories within our community.

The winning design will be seen and worn across the state in 2026.

Click the link below to submit your design by March 31!

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/w6x9GydH5wir5HIoXwqbaQ

03/19/2026

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

Stephanie Cocagne, LCPC