You're invited to the Fall Youth Mental Health Mixer! Hosted by the Youth Mental Health System of Care (YMHSoC), this networking event aims to bring together therapists, counselors, social workers, case managers, and other professionals serving youth in our community for an evening of connection and collaboration. Join us to build relationships, share resources, discuss […]
Presented By: Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) Your voice makes a difference! By working together, we can help prevent both gun-related suicides and homicides among our youth. Please join the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford (LWVGR), Rockford Area Moms Demand Action (RAMDA), and the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) as we build upon […]
Celebrate the season of gratitude and community with good food and great company.
Enjoy Opening Day, grab something warm, and stay for a spectacular fireworks show choreographed to music by RKM as Williams Tree Farm celebrates their 80th Christmas Season
Presented by TPN.health and Financially Sponsored By BrentCare Behavioral Health This presentation provides a clinically informed approach to parenting adolescents with complex mental health, trauma, attachment, or neurodevelopmental needs. Participants will learn to distinguish unwillingness from limited capacity, interpret behavior within a developmental context, and respond more effectively to challenging situations. Practical strategies will help […]
Join the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board for a screening & panel of an inspiring story at the intersection of 2 American crises: mental health & the criminal justice system. About the Film: An exploration of the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project (CMHP) — a novel approach to solving the mental health crisis that could […]
RACMI Community of Practice: Creating Safer Spaces: A Panel on Supporting Survivors. We will hear from four organizations supporting victims of assault: Remedies, Children’s Safe Harbor, Family Peace Center, and Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Inc will discuss warning signs of assault, the services they offer, and how referrals can be made to each organization. DATE and […]
Stewards of Children® (In-Person Training with Physical Workbooks Only) The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford's MERIT Program is excited to offer Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children training. Darkness to Light is dedicated to empowering adults with the knowledge and tools to prevent child sexual abuse through education, awareness, and stigma reduction. The Stewards of Children® program, facilitated […]
Presented by Children's Mental Health Resource Center We’re called “Helping Professionals” for a reason, and helping others is at the center of every mental health provider’s purpose. But, the dramatic increase in need for mental health services is putting unprecedented pressures on mental healthcare workers. It’s important to remember that we can only help our […]
🤝 LEADERS IN MOTION MIXER #2 Theme: "From Connections to Collaboration: Turning Relationships Into Impact" Connect with Purpose. Collaborate with Intention. Create Lasting Impact. 📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc. 917 S. Main Street Rockford, IL 61101 🎤 FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER We are honored to […]
The free community event in downtown Rockford features a tree lighting, parade, fireworks, horse and wagon rides, visits with Santa and so many more events and attractions! Stroll on State is always held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and is Rockford, Illinois' kick-off to the holiday season.
Join YMHSoC and Brightpoint for a free, in-person Youth Mental Health First Aid training. This course helps parents, educators, coaches and other adults who work with youth recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in young people ages 12–18. Attendance on both days is required. Register once to reserve your […]
