The conference will provide a safe and welcoming space for advocates, providers, peers, family members, and community leaders to come together, sharing experiences, learning from one another, and inspiring new ways forward. Through collaboration and dialogue, we aim to deepen our collective impact and continue advancing NAMI’s mission across the state. This year’s theme, “Bridging Gaps […]
MERIT presents the Protecting Innocence Symposium 2026 The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford's Medical Evaluation and Response Initiative Team (MERIT) doesn't just provide clinical support to abused children of the community; it also educates the community to ensure safety for all. Learning objectives: • Analyze the role of prevention, family strengthening and systems […]
When clients want to talk politics, you can find yourself holding your breath knowing you’re navigating contentious terrain. And let’s be honest — it’s not always easy to know what to do or how to keep your cool when your clients express views drastically different from your own. When approached with ethical clarity and intention, […]
🎃 It’s Official: Goodwill's Annual Spooktacular Job Fair 2026 Is Here! This event is about bringing employers, community partners, and job seekers together under one roof to create connections and opportunities across our community. Calling all job seekers and employers to join us! 📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 ⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 […]
A film series at the Nordlof Center, J. R. Sullivan Theater, celebrating 250 years of American independence. Free Admission Free Popcorn
Presented by TPN.health in partnership with TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Safeguard Veterans, Society of Emergency Medicine PAs (SEMPA), Emergency Nurses Association, American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners Chronic pain, new disability, terminal diagnosis, and functional decline are among the strongest suicide risk factors clinicians encounter, and they surface daily in settings unrelated to mental health. Most […]
Breaking Cycles & Building Hope One Chance at a Time is part of the CNA Rockford Region Breaking Barriers Series. This presentation will feature William Brown of High Hope Freeport as he shares his powerful lived experience of survival, purpose, healing, and hope. Through the theme “A Chance & A Choice,” this session will explore […]
Join the Friends of the Rockford Public Library Book Sale, Saturday, November 7th from 9A-3P at the Main Library (215 N. Wyman St.) Discover an assortment of quality used books, graphic novels, DVD’s and much more! Prices range from $.25 to $4.00.
Winter Apparel Giveaway While Supplies Last: Coats Boots Gloves Hats Blankets Books Free Hot Meal to Go Event Sponsored by Harps, Location Sponsored by Riverview Elementary School, and Food Sponsored by M&M Adventures
BEYOND AWARENESS Cultural Competency, Sensitivity, and Professional Impact A Trauma-Informed Approach SESSION 1 I DR. LAYLA SARQUIS The Lens Examine how culture, values, and experience shape professional judgment and climate. Analyze the cognitive, environmental, and family systems that build perception and human behavior. SESSION 2 I DR. KEVIN THOMAS Beyond the Assumption Apply cultural responsiveness […]
Are you interested in joining as a partner? The Youth Mental Health System of Care Coalition meets the second Wednesday of the month at Comprehensive Community Solutions (CCS) Conference Room – 3rd Floor 917 S. Main Street Rockford, IL 61101 from 9-10:30am.
