March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and Self-Injury Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of understanding and supporting individuals affected by these issues.

Brain Injury Awareness Month: March is designated as Brain Injury Awareness Month, aiming to increase awareness about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and their long-term effects.
Self-Injury Awareness Month: March is also Self-Injury Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about a topic that is often shrouded in secrecy, and to provide support for individuals who engage in self-injurious behaviors.
March also includes events like National Sleep Awareness Week (March 9-15). Sleep is so important to support positive mental health.

Mental Health Commission at PHC Gala

The Lyons Township Mental Health Commission supported the Pillars Community Health Annual Gala that took place on February 22. The evening included impactful speeches from PCH leaders.

PHC Website

Seen here are: Erin Miller, Molly Price, Mariam Ahmad, Anna Erickson and Elyse Hoffenberg

FAST Program Update

The Commission has been running a Middle School FAST (Families and Schools Together) Program at Heritage Middle School in Summit every Wednesday evening, and an Elementary School FAST Program at Willow Springs Elementary School in Willow Springs every Tuesday evening. Seen here are a few photos that give you a glimpse into the program!

DERBY EVENT!

JOIN US for a Kentucky Derby themed luncheon at the Park District of Bedford Park. The MHC is partnering with Bridgeview, Justice, Summit and Bedford Park to offer this event. Dress up for a chance to win a prize!

FY26 Grant Applications are Now Open!

The Commission seeks to help organizations with strong leadership and a proven track record of success exploit new opportunities or meet extraordinary needs that will further the missions of both the organization and the Commission.

Our grant cycle opened on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. CST and will close on Monday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Our Board Commissioners will convene in May 2025 to review proposals. Organizations will be notified of a decision within two weeks following the Board meeting.

Learn More About our Grants

Mental Health First Aid Training

The MHC held a successful Youth Mental Health First Aid training on March 13 at the Lyons Public Library.

Have you used our Online Resource Guide?

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