DeKalb County Day of Love

Saturday, Apr 9th, 2022 at 11:00 AM

A group within the DeKalb Chamber Of Commerce’s Leadership Academy class is hosting the Dekalb County Day Of Love on April 9th from 11am – 3pm at the Egyptian Theatre. This event will serve as a Mental Health Awareness Day which features a Mental Health Resource Fair and Panel Discussions on different Mental Health topics. The panel discussions will begin at noon. There will be several organizations present to provide information for those caring for someone going through a Mental Health crisis, someone who may be struggling themselves, or just general information. This event is open to everyone and is free to attend.

Resource Fair participants:

  1. DeKalb County Mental Health Board
  2. Adventure Works
  3. Kishwaukee United Way
  4. NAMI of DeKalb Co
  5. Elder Care Services
  6. 40,000 Steps (This Is My Brave)
  7. DeKalb Police Station
  8. Braden Counseling
  9. Nikki Greer (mental health awareness jewelry) & Opportunity House
  10. DeKalb Area Women’s Center
  11. Family Service Agency
  12. AID (Association for Individual Development)
  13. Safe Passage
  14. RAMP
  15. Greater Family Health
  16. Westsides Children’s Therapy
  17. Chrystal Clinic
 Panel Discussion Participants
  • Adventure Works
  • NAMI of DeKalb County
  • Illinois National Guard
  • Braden Counseling
  • 40,000 Steps/This Is My Brave