Hoyleton Youth & Family Services

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We would like to send out our heartfelt thanks to Hoyleton Board Member Ann Ferguson-Stephens for her commitment to our mission. Ann served on our board for nine years and spent one term as our Board Chair. We experienced substantial growth and accomplished lofty goals during her leadership. Thank you Ann for your passion and dedication to Hoyleton!

Everyone deserves access to quality mental healthcare and support. Together, we can break down the stigma surrounding mental health and eliminate barriers so we can build a more inclusive, supportive environment for all.

A heartfelt thank you to CompuType Computer Services, Sam & Kathleen Habermehl, Larry & Pat Kaburick, ImageNet Consulting, IT and Office Technology Providers, Laner Muchin, Ltd., Marsh McLennan Agency, and Moneta Group for being our Par level sponsors for the 2024 Hoyleton Golf Classic! We're looking forward to a wonderful round of golf and a fantastic day on the greens. See you all Friday!

We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with gratitude and growth! Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect on and celebrate the rich culture, contributions, and history of the Hispanic community. Starting in 2004 as a "church without walls", Puentes has grown exponentially over the past 20 years! Since 2020, Puentes has tripled the number of individuals served by expanding their reach to rural communities and offering virtual services. This growth has been made possible through the formation of strategic partnerships with local nonprofits and civic organizations throughout the metro east and southern Illinois area. Thank you to everyone who has supported Puentes and helped us achieve these milestones. Together, we'll continue to build bridges!

We are thrilled to share that our teams have now fully settled into their new spaces, and we are officially occupying the entire building!  To mark this special occasion, the Puentes team led a heartfelt blessing ceremony, beautifully delivered in both Spanish and English. It was a truly moving event that highlighted the unity and diversity within our organization. We couldn't be more excited about the opportunities ahead!

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a critical time to raise awareness and take action to prevent the tragic loss of life to suicide. Over 48,100 individuals in the United States lose their lives to suicide annually, making it the 11th leading cause of death nationwide. At Hoyleton, we recognize the pivotal role our staff play in providing support, prevention, and treatment. They are often the first point of contact, offering psychotherapy, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy for our youth and families. We also encourage our community to utilize available resources to help those in need: 🔹 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - A leader in suicide prevention and mental health crisis care. 🔹 Veterans Crisis Line - Serving Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their supporters. 🔹 National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Providing essential information on mental disorders and the latest research. 🔹 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Share this message, reach out to those who may be struggling, and remember that help is always available. You are not alone. We believe recovery is possible.

Did you know today is Procrastination Day? Putting off tasks until the last minute can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, making those tasks even harder. We believe in turning challenges into opportunities for growth. The key is to keep trying and find what works best for you. Try these 11 tips to build better habits: https://lnkd.in/e9zM-NTt 

Check out the latest from the PEERS Press! This month we cover Hispanic Heritage Month, Recovery Month, and Suicide Awareness Month. The #dei Advisory Council at Hoyleton Youth and Family Services, called P.E.E.R.S. (PROMOTE, EDUCATE, EMPOWER, REDEFINE, SUPPORT) works to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion are ever present at Hoyleton. The mission of our council is to be intentional about our commitment and to empower our staff, clients and members of the communities we serve. The P.E.E.R.S. Press is a monthly newsletter created to educate staff on social and cultural issues.

Congratulations to the Puentes de Esperanza team for providing services to Spanish speaking families throughout Southern Illinois for 20 years! Puentes services include case management, interpretation and translation, outreach and educational workshops, bilingual counseling, and more. In 2004 Hoyleton partnered with the Illinois South Conference and local UCC churches to start a Latino Ministry to meet the needs of the growing Hispanic population in Southern Illinois. This ministry has grown and adapted services to consistently meet the community's needs. Since 2020, Puentes de Esperanza has tripled the number of individuals served by expanding services to rural communities and offering virtual services! Puentes de Esperanza is regarded as one of the most important resources to the immigrant population, especially limited English speaking immigrants.