YMHSoC

WCHD & ICOY CARES - Spanish
2026-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Free Online Event
WCHD & ICOY CARES: Introducción a la Atención Informada en el Trauma

Training Description:
Durante esta capacitación, los participantes explorarán enfoques tanto individuales como organizacionales dentro de los marcos de atención basada en el trauma. Nuestras discusiones buscan dotar a los proveedores de servicios con herramientas para implementar los 4 fundamentos de la Atención Informada en Trauma (Reconocer, Identificar, Responder y Resistir la Re-Traumación). Los participantes aprenderán a aplicar los 6 principios orientadores de la Atención Informada en Trauma y explorarán técnicas que fomenten la resiliencia y apoyen la recuperación.

For more information and to register, click here.

RSVP - 'Eat While We Meet' Program
2026-05-19 16:30 - 20:00 | Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln Middle School 1500 Charles St. Rockford IL, Rockford, IL, United States
Join our FREE workshop series on Self, Family, and Team! This in-person series will take place in Rockford and will focus on identifying and developing leadership qualities, advancing personal and family goals, meeting fellow parent leaders, and collaborating to achieve a community goal.

Program Overview: 4:30 pm, Tuesday – May 19, 2026
Location: Lincoln Middle School 1500 Charles St. Rockford IL

Food and childcare will be provided at each workshop.
Don’t miss out! Register to get updates on location and meeting times!

¿Está interesado en conectarse con otros padres? ¡Únase a nuestra serie de talleres GRATUITOS sobre Yo, mi familia y mi equipo! Esta serie en persona se llevará a cabo en Rockford y se enfocará en identificar y desarrollar cualidades de liderazgo, promover metas personales y familiares, conocer a otros padres líderes y colaborar para lograr una meta comunitaria.

Orientación: 4:30 pm, Martes 19 de Mayo, 2026
Ubicación: Escuela Lincoln Middle School 1500 Charles St. Rockford IL

Se proporcionará comida y cuidado de niños en cada taller.
¡No te lo pierdas! ¡Regístrese para recibir actualizaciones sobre la ubicación y los horarios de las reuniones!
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Preventing Youth Gun Violence in Rockford - May Meeting
2026-05-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Comprehensive Community Solutions, 917 South Main Street Rockford, IL 61101, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
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 the momentum of work being done to prevent youth gun violence in the Rockford area.
Your presence and perspective are vital. Join us as we turn our collective efforts into a lasting framework and approach to drive change.
An agenda will be shared in advance.
Details:
*PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN MEETING DAYS AND TIMES. The group will continue to meet on the third Friday of each month from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
🗓️ Friday, May 15, 2026🕒 10:30 am – 12:00 pm 📍 Location: Comprehensive Community Solutions (Third Floor, 917 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101)
Save the dates: Third Fridays, June 19
Parking: Please park in the parking lot directly across from the building on the East (river) side of Main Street (908 S Main St). You may also park along Kent Street. Please do not park in the lots adjacent to the building, these spaces are reserved for staff.
Building entry and meeting location: The meeting will be held on the 3rd floor. Enter the building using the blue and black door on the back (West) side of the building and head upstairs.
Accessibility: There are two stairs to traverse to gain access to the elevator. If you need additional accommodations to participate, please email Rebecca Francis: rfrancis@ignitechangesolutions.com.
Why are we working to address youth gun possession and gun violence? Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. Annually, more than 4,300 children and teens (ages 0 to 19) are shot and killed, and more than 17,000 are shot and wounded—that’s an average of 60 children and teens in the US, every day. An estimated three million children witness a shooting each year; Black and Latinx children and teens are impacted by gun violence at higher rates than their white peers. Gun violence can be reduced by addressing the root causes of youth gun possession.

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YMHSoC Committee Meeting
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Comprehensive Community Solutions, 917 South Main Street Rockford, IL 61101, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
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.

Community Network Anchor Collaborative Meeting #4
2026-05-12 09:00 - 20:00 | Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road Malta, IL 60150, Malta, IL, 60150, United States
Presenter: Christy Schweitzer & Linsey McDanel
Event Date: 05-12-2026 6:00 PM
Event End Date: 05-12-2026 8:00 PM
Cutoff Date: 05-12-2026 9:00 AM
Capacity: 100
Individual Price: FREE
***Parents, caregivers, and youth: Register via Zeffy and complete the initial sign-up here
Join us at Kishwaukee College for the fourth convening of the Community Network Anchor initiative. This regional effort is working to bring together schools, health providers, and community partners to improve access to mental health, public health, and social supports for children, youth, and families. This meeting will be an opportunity to connect parents, caregivers, and youth with school leaders, health providers, and community stakeholders to strengthen these relationships in order to improve system-wide efficiency. This fourth meeting will continue developing the collective mission across these nine counties while centering the family and youth voice as central partners to shape solutions: Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, Carroll, Ogle, Lee, Whiteside, and DeKalb. There will be an online Zoom option available for participants to attend.
Who should register to attend?
Parents, caregivers, and youth sharing your voice: Register via Zeffy and complete the initial sign-up here (Families with lived experience will be paid for their time).
School leaders, health and mental health providers, and community stakeholders sign up using the form on this page.
For more information and registration info, click here.

Stewards of Children® (In-Person Training with Physical Workbooks Only)
2026-05-08 12:00 - 15:15 | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford, S232 1601 Parkview Ave Rockford, IL 61107, Rockford, IL, 61107, United States
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 by the MERIT Program’s clinical social worker, is an evidence-based initiative designed to help adults prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse effectively.
Training Details: This 2.5-hour session features six impactful videos, with experts and individuals sharing practical, real-world insights on how to protect children. After each video, we’ll engage in group discussions and work through the Stewards of Children workbook. Additional time has been added to each training based on consumer feedback to allow for breaks and extended discussions. This training is offered free of charge to any adult residing in Winnebago County, thanks to funding from the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board and the half-cent sales tax approved by county residents.
Certification: Participants who complete the 2.5-hour training will receive a certificate of completion. CEUs are available, courtesy of Rosecrance, for Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, and Psychologists. Thank you for your commitment to becoming a steward of children—your involvement makes a significant difference in protecting our youth.
Elizabeth Kroening, MSW, LCSW
She/Her
Medical Social Consultant University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford Medical Evaluation Response Initiative Team (MERIT)
E: elizkroe@uic.edu
P: 815-395-8813
For more information and to register, click here.
