The Way Back Inn

12/23/2025

Thinking of grabbing a few lottery tickets as some last-minute stocking stuffers for the kids? 🤔👇

Children who have early exposure to gambling ✨including lottery tickets✨ are four times more likely to develop a gambling problem.

This holiday season, . Lottery tickets aren’t for kids.

12/20/2025

🎅🏀 Ho ho NO to gambling gifts for kids.
Santa’s courtside with Are You Really Winning? and Way Back Inn at today’s NIU Men's Basketball game, stopping by for a quick pic while we're spreading the word about responsible gift giving this season💚

12/19/2025

Art can serve as a powerful tool for emotional healing and recovery. 🎨 🧘‍♀️ 💟

Now in its fourth year, the Art Competition invites Illinois residents ages 14+ to submit artwork that sheds light on the Journey from darkness to hope for those struggling with a gambling addiction.

Entries will be split into two categories:

🖼️ Visual Media: photography, sculpture, and painting
🎤 Literary Performance: spoken word, poetry, songs and short videos/film

Artwork will be judged by a professional jury. Awards for the selected artists will include stipends of $2,000, $1,000, and $500 in each category. Up to five high school students will also be awarded $100 Visa gift cards.

Entry is free, and the deadline to submit is March 31st, 2026.

To enter or learn more about the art competition requirements, visit the Cafe website here: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16412

12/16/2025

Appreciation/End-of-the-Year Lunch here at Way Back Inn!

12/14/2025

May Your Hanukkah Shine Bright✨ - https://mailchi.mp/32bd1776f7c0/happyhanukkah

12/12/2025

🎉 The Young Adult Recovery Home Program is open for intake! Call 708-345-8422 to schedule an intake, or simply for more information about this amazing program.

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Are you or a loved one aged 18-24 working to recover from opiates and/or stimulants? Through a tremendous new program here at Way Back Inn, we can help!

From transportation assistance throughout the program, to rental (financial) assistance upon the successful completion of the program, this is an amazing opportunity to hit the ground running to build recovery capital.

12/12/2025

Representing Are You Really Winning? at Hard Rock Casino Rockford to help promote

What does it mean to this holiday season? 🤔🎁

According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, “gambling exposure during childhood tends to happen with lottery products given by adults unaware of the associated risks.”

Gifting responsibly during the holidays means not giving scratch offs (18+) or Sportsbetting gift cards (21+) to kids.

Before you gift a gambling product, think about the risk and .

If you or someone you know is gambling, and it is taking away from the holiday cheer, Are You Really Winning?

You are not alone. Call 1.800.GAMBLER for 24/7 help. To learn more about responsible gifting or to find resources in Illinois, visit AreYouReallyWinning.com

12/11/2025

Representing Are You Really Winning? at Hollywood Casino Aurora and Bally’s Quad Cities Casino & Hotel to help promote

What does it mean to this holiday season? 🤔🎁

According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, “gambling exposure during childhood tends to happen with lottery products given by adults unaware of the associated risks.”

Gifting responsibly during the holidays means not giving scratch offs (18+) or Sportsbetting gift cards (21+) to kids.

Before you gift a gambling product, think about the risk and .

If you or someone you know is gambling, and it is taking away from the holiday cheer, Are You Really Winning?

You are not alone. Call 1.800.GAMBLER for 24/7 help. To learn more about responsible gifting or to find resources in Illinois, visit AreYouReallyWinning.com.

12/03/2025

The Are You Really Winning? art show and community reception held at the Carbondale Civic Center was recently featured on WSIL News 3! 🎨 🖼

The 2025 art show was created to help those experiencing a gambling issue realize that they are not alone and feel empowered to ask for help. The display has been traveling around the state to raise awareness of the signs and resources available in Illinois for getting help.

To learn more about the 2025 Art Competition or to apply to the 2026 competition, visit AreYouReallyWinning.com. For 24/7 help, call 1.800.GAMBLER.

Watch the full video on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/MKFC7-YKhE4

12/03/2025

Your Support Means Everything✨
Visit waybackinn.org today~
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12/03/2025

Extending our sincerest gratitude for Triton College for donating holiday meals!

12/02/2025

Today's the day!✨Your support helps someone at Way Back Inn take their next step toward recovery. Visit waybackinn.org today~

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