January is Mental Wellness Month

January is Mental Wellness Month; an opportunity to move on from the busy, possibly even stressful, schedule of holiday celebrations and create a plan to focus on our personal well-being. January is the perfect time to focus inward, manage post-holiday stress, and embrace the changes that come with the new year, so we can set a new course feeling calm and ready for the year ahead. Read more

In the Community

Tara Bagnola, LCSW, FSG Staff Therapist was honored to be featured by Writers Theatre in conjunction with their recent show, Every Brilliant Thing, which discusses depression and the family challenges faced from childhood to adulthood. In the intimate and informative sit-down with Tara, she shares tips on how to handle mental health challenges in ourselves and others.

Thank you to Writers Theatre for this collaboration. For more information on future shows at Writers Theatre, visit writerstheatre.org.

Upcoming and Ongoing Programs

For parents of children Pre-K through grade 12 (open to all schools/school districts)

Join your peers in conversation about the universal challenges we face as parents. FSG clinicians will facilitate discussions relevant to your child’s age and development.

The session will be an open discussion without a set topic. We encourage you to bring your ideas on any concerns you'd like to address. Simply fill out a topic card and drop it in our topic basket, and the FSG clinician will kick off the conversation!

Some ideas for discussion:

Are my kids overscheduled?

How can I help them cope with worries?

What steps can I take to foster my child’s independence?

What’s my role in helping them with social concerns?

How much screen time is too much?

Is my child being bullied, or is it social conflict,

and how do I manage this with them?

ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE

Next session:

3rd-8th Grade Parents:

Wednesday, January 29th

12 - 1 PM

Glencoe Park District - Takiff Center - Room 4

999 Green Bay Rd.

Glencoe

Click below for dates for all age groups and to register.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monthly Meetings Beginning in February

Are you caring for someone living with dementia?

You are not alone.

Join us for a supportive and confidential space where you can connect with others going through similar experiences.

Facilitated by:

Emily Mysel, LCSW,

FSG Senior Program Manager

and

Judy Altman, LCSW,

Guardian Home Health Care

First meeting:

February 13, 2025

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Glencoe Park District - Takiff Center

999 Green Bay Road

Glencoe

This support group will meet monthly, offering ongoing guidance, encouragement, and resources.

RSVP Required

Please email Emily Mysel, LCSW,

Senior Program Manager, Family Service of Glencoe

emily@familyserviceofglencoe.org

or 847-461-1668 to reserve your spot or for more information.

FSG is proud to partner with Guardian Home Healthcare to present this program.

The Anxious Generation: Working together as a community to support our children

FSG is pleased to support Glencoe D35's initiative to educate and inform parents on the very important topic of our children's mental health. We invite you to join D35 on January 28th at Central School for an informative panel discussion about the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Anxious Generation, and for the subsequent parent discussion groups focused on this topic.

An FSG clinician will be in attendance at each of the discussion groups to help in the discussion.

Please click below to register for the panel discussion on January 28th and for the discussion groups that will follow.

Vibrant Living Senior Discussion Group

(regularly scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of each month)

Thursday, February 20th

1:00 - 2:30 PM

This discussion group is led by FSG Staff Therapist, Joan Merlo, LCSW, and focuses on finding meaning, balance, and resilience in the struggles, joys, and intergenerational politics at this most important stage of life. Judy Roin will conclude the sessions with closing exercises and meditation. Please RSVP to Joan Merlo, LCSW at joan@familyserviceofglencoe.org.

There's still time to make an impact!

Thank you to all our friends and neighbors who answered our call to action and helped support affordable and accessible mental health and social services for everyone in our community.

Your support enables us to continue offering affordable, accessible mental health care right here in our community. Your gift will directly fund services for people who need help but face financial barriers - ensuring that no one is turned away due to cost.

For those who haven't yet given - our doors are always open to your generosity! Last year alone, donations from friends just like you allowed us to cover $183,000 in counseling services for those with financial need. Can you help this year?

Thank you for your commitment to FSG and for being a vital part of our work.

Please save the date!

Glencoe Under the Stars

Friday, May 2, 2025

We can't wait to see you there!

Share your FSG story with us!

Family Service of Glencoe would like to hear from current and former clients. If you have an experience you would like to share with us, please share your story to help us learn what you love about FSG! Stories may be anonymous.

Raising awareness about mental health is one of the most effective ways to combat the stigma experienced by many individuals grappling with these challenges.

By sharing your own experience, you may encourage someone to seek mental health care for themselves or a family member.

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