Strengthening Chicago's Youth (SCY) at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Connecting with the outdoors can provide a unique way to meet out-of-school time program goals and objectives, including balancing mental and physical health. Illinois Afterschool Network invites you on Tues, Sept 24 from 12PM to 3PM at the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center at 12545 111th Street, Lemont, IL 60439 to learn about the almost 70,000-acre wild and wonderful natural resource that is The Forest Preserves of Cook County and how you can use this resource as part of your out-of-school time activities. To register, visit https://loom.ly/vOtvLuA. #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #resource #scy

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month means recognizing the beauty of diverse cultures and voices. By amplifying Hispanic stories and understanding the power of representation across all communities, we build bridges that foster inclusion and understanding. Together, we can break cycles of violence and promote unity by uplifting every identity and honoring our shared humanity. #hispanicheritagemonth #representationmatters #violenceprevention #unityindiversity

Mental health and substance use treatment is often inaccessible for unhoused populations. In this webinar, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will focus on the importance of supporting unhoused populations and connecting them with necessary services without judgment or stigma. Register now for the event on Thurs, Sept 18 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. https://loom.ly/uQUXIxQ #accessibility #mentalhealth #unhoused #scynewsletter

Content warning: This post discusses suicide. Suicide is a major, global public health concern. Our 2024 State of Mental Health Report found that over 12.8 million adults in the United States experienced serious thoughts of suicide in the last year. This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please remember: your life matters. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. Thank you for staying. 💙

Join Public Health Institute's State of Equity on Monday Sept 9th from 11:30am - 1pm and partners for their next Community of Practice meeting to learn about embedding racial equity into government services! https://loom.ly/gLmNQNQ #RacialEquity #PublicHealth

As we start a new school year, one of the smartest things adults can do to keep kids, classrooms, and communities safe from gun violence is to raise awareness about secure gun storage. This SMART Week, join us in spreading this critical message! Al comenzar un nuevo año escolar, una de las cosas más simples que podemos hacer para mantener nuestras comunidades escolares seguras de la violencia con armas de fuego es crear conciencia sobre cómo asegurar las armas. En esta Semana SMART, acompáñanos para compartir este mensaje crítico. ¡Aprende más visitando a besmartforkids.org! #besmart #violenceprevenation #safestorage #scy

#HIRING: If you have a passion for community mental health, innovative programming, and working with a team of avid learners and a dynamic leadership team committed to equity, we encourage you to apply. It's a great opportunity to lead and grow. Please read more and contact us for more information! #thekedziecenter 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gsc8Rwx

August 26–30, 2024 marks the first annual SMART Week — a time when we come together to spread the word on the critical importance of secure gun storage to prevent gun violence. One of the smartest things adults can do to keep kids, classrooms, and communities safe from gun violence is to raise awareness about secure gun storage. #gunviolenceprvention #keepkidssafe #besmart

The more you know, the more you grow! Join Illinois Collaboration on Youth virtually on Monday August 19, 2024 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST for a training where attendees and facilitators will discuss the power of collaboration and how it can lead to positive results like thriving families and sustainable communities. https://loom.ly/QaNJYrk #training #communityengagement #collaboration

This introductory session with Illinois Collaboration on Youth on Tuesday August 20, 2024 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST is designed for anyone interested with little to no experience writing a grant proposal. Learn about various funding opportunities, the difference between public and private sector grants and more! https://loom.ly/ZX4_2us . #GrantWriting #KnowledgeSharing