in our community

Bringing you information on what updates, events, and other related news are going on in our community!

Oswego Wellness is now offering a Social Anxiety Group for Teens!

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Every other Wednesday starting 7/29 from 4-5pm

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wHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY provided by framily services association of greater elgin!

For more information or to set up a session: please contact Cheryl niemo at: 

or by calling 847-695-3680

NAMI Illinois is pleased to be bringing you its 2020 State Conference virtually, in the comfort of a safe environment: your home! The focus will be on the dramatic increase in the need for services, as millions experience the challenges of anxiety and depression for the first time, and as the challenges facing those already living with mental health conditions are exacerbated.

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Join us as 40 speakers offer 25 presentations on topics ranging from Navigating the Impact of the Pandemic to Moving Beyond the Classroom: The Dance of Virtual Programming, and Legalized Marijuana: One Year Later. Get your QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) certificate or take a couple of workshops during Creative Transformations.

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Hosted on: October 16, 2020 @ 8:30AM — October 17, 2020 @ 3:30PM

NAMI mchenry county will be offering a virtual online educational class starting September 10th.

The class meets thursdays and is available from september 10th to october 29th from 6pm-8:30pm. 

pre-register by emailing  

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The Elgin Hispanic Network is once again offering up to $1500 to an adult / non-traditional student age 19 or over to cover college expenses. Deadline is in October, the application is available on the EHN website:

SPARK is partnering with the Santori Library in Aurora to host an Early Childhood Drive-Thru Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept 19 from 10am-12pm. The goal of this event is to provide families with take home activities and information on your valuable programs and services.  

SPARK will also be providing developmental screenings (socially distant of course!) and intakes for families. Flyers and more details will be coming soon.

 The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is launching a FREE Job Board to help ALL Kane County Residents find jobs, and connect with resources that are often barriers to employment.

Please let Judy Dawson know if your organization would like to participate.

Office: 630-208-2009

Community Spotlights

Highlighting community organizations to help you stay connected!

MARIE WILKINSON FOOD

PANTRY

The Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry is dedicated to meeting the hunger needs of individuals and families in Aurora and surrounding communities by educating, empowering and enlightening people to be self-sustainable through collaborations and partnerships.

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the vna provides high-quality, affordable health care. They offer free pregnancy testing, they help clients apply for Medicaid, and they have fantastic prenatal care! tHEY ALSO OFFER VACCINATIONS, SICK CARE, AND PHYSICALS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN.

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tHERE IS GENERAL CARE AND CARE WHEN YOU ARE SICK. aLL AGES HAVE ACCESS TO DENTAL AND VISION CARE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND LOW-COST PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THROUGH VNA. 

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tHEY ACCEPT PATIENTS WITH MEDICAID, MEDICARE, PRIVATE INSURANCE, OR NO INSURANCE AT ALL. iF YOU DON'T HAVE INSURANCE, YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A DISCOUNT BASED ON INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE.

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Our Community Spotlight this week is Graceful Therapy! Graceful Therapy provides therapy services to couples, families, and individuals. They offer their services over video or phone if meeting in person is not possible. They have a wide range of specialty services available like art therapy, equine-assisted psychotherapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, & sand tray therapy. Check out their website for more information on the services that they offer!