Community Events & Info
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MAY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Once again, Downers Grove will be GREEN with mental health awareness this May!
To celebrate May Mental Health Awareness Month, grit2 is hosting activities throughout the community to shine a spotlight on the importance of mental health and wellness, including:
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Green "mental health" ribbons in neighborhoods and parks;
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D99 events including national speaker Chris Norton at DGS/DGN on May 1 and "Do-Nut" Forgot About your Mental Health" events May 6th;
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Teen Cell Phone Challenge - teens can win $ for reducing their screen time 5/3-5/16. Learn more here
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Saturday, May 10th - Downers Grove Market Opening Day Informational Table
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Saturday, May 17th Mental Health Provider Fair (Cadence Kitchen patio) and Fishel Park Yoga Event
Are you a provider interested in our Provider Fair? Message info@grit2.org
Are you interested in volunteer opportunities? Sign up here!
Together let's send the message to Downers Grove - mental health matters and it matters here.
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UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS
DOWNERS GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Social Work Interns
DGPL has partnered with Aurora University's School of Social Work to host interns at the library. Interns at the library receive credit for their work at the library.
Social Work Interns are available for patrons to meet with for 20-minute consultations to help refer patrons to services. To meet with a Social Work Intern, visit here.
GLENBARD PARENT SERIES
Find more info here
Tue Feb, 25 2025 @ 7pm CST
Duncan Kirkwood
HYBRID EVENT -- LIVE LIFE WELL WEEK -- The Critical Skills to Unleash Perseverance, Passion and Purpose
Thu Feb, 27 2025 @ 7-9pm CST
Sarah Ward and Dr. Jessica Minahan
HYBRID EVENT -- Practical Strategies for Reducing Anxiety and Increasing Executive Function Skills (Organization, Time Management & Task Completion)
Thu Mar, 6 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST
Sarah Vinson MD
Better Days: Supporting Kids' Mental Wellness When Things Aren’t OK
Wed Mar, 12 2025 @ noon and 7 pm CST
Dr. Alexandra Solomon
HYBRID EVENT -- Cultivating Healthy Relationships For Joy, Peace and a Meaningful Life
Wed Mar, 19 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST
Dr. Bryan Pearlman
From Struggles to Success: Foster Goal Setting, Responsibility and Compromise
Thu Mar, 20 2025 @ 6-8pm CST SPANISH ONLY
Dr. Mario Guzmán
IN PERSON B-PAC in Spanish: Ayudar a su hijo a prosperar y encontrar un propósito en tiempos difíciles / Helping Your Child Flourish and Find Purpose in Challenging Times
Tue Mar, 25 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST
Dr. Mary Ann Little
How to NOT Raise a Narcissist in an All-About-Me World