Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area

03/06/2026

Worried About a Loved One's Safety? There Is Help.
Join us with the Kane County Health Department
If someone you care about is showing signs of crisis or unsafe behavior, you may be wondering:
➡️ What can I actually do to protect them - and others - before it's too late?
You’re not alone, and there are tools to help.
One of them is a Firearm Restraining Order (FRO) which is a legal option that allows fi****ms to be temporarily removed from someone at serious risk of harm.
📍 Zoom: March 24th, 2026 from 12pm
🎟️ Free | RSVP at https://www.kanehealth.com/Pages/FRO.aspx
🚨 Immediate crisis? Call 988 or 911

03/05/2026

Trauma can significantly affect the parts of the brain responsible for language and verbal processing, often making it difficult for individuals to put their experiences into work. Art therapy offers a powerful, nonverbal pathway for healing by engaging sensory and creative processes that support emotional expression and regulation.
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This workshop explores the use of the expressive arts interventions with both Latinx populations and those impacted by trauma. It is well documented that many migrant children, including those who came from Mexico and Central America, have experienced multiple traumas. This workshop will cover the use of expressive arts with children at a migrant respite center in the Rio Grande Valley, the aim of which to provide a means of self-expression, distress management, and empowerment. Clinical and future research implications will be explored. Practical and ethical issues related to the use of expressive arts therapies will also be discussed.
Outcomes:
1. Participants will be able to describe at least two practical and two ethical issues related to the use of expressive arts therapies.
2. Participants will be able to name a benefit and limitation of integrating the expressive arts when working with traumatized, vulnerable populations.
3. Participants will be able to identify three expressive arts activities that can be used with immigrant children.

03/03/2026

March is Listening Awareness Month, providing an important opportunity to highlight the significance of active listening in supporting mental health. By fostering an environment where individuals feel heard and understood, we can contribute to reducing stigma and promoting emotional well-being.

03/02/2026

💚 Today is World Teen Mental Wellness Day - a reminder that mental health matters just as much as physical health.
Teens everywhere are navigating stress, pressure, identity, relationships, and change. Let’s create spaces where they feel heard, supported, and understood.
You’re not alone. You deserve care, compassion, and connection. 💬

03/01/2026

Today is Share a Smile Day 😊
A smile may seem small, but it can have a powerful impact on mental health. Smiling can boost mood, reduce stress, and remind others that they’re not alone.
Today, we encourage you to share a smile — with a friend, a stranger, a coworker, or even yourself. You never know how much someone might need it. 💛

02/28/2026

FSA is happy to shout out our partner Community Crisis Center for their kind donations in support of our Pathways Program. 💚

02/26/2026

📢 New COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS available!
Join us on March 13th OR March 21st to learn this skill-based training course.
Spaces Limited, Register Today! 💚
3/13: https://fsaelgin.networkforgood.com/events/98305-community-mental-health-first-aid-training
3/21: https://fsaelgin.networkforgood.com/events/98310-community-mental-health-first-aid-training

02/25/2026

Today, we wear pink to stand up to bullying and stand with kindness, empathy, and inclusion. 💕
On National Pink Shirt Day, we remind everyone that small acts of compassion can make a big difference. Let’s create safe spaces where every voice is valued, every story matters, and everyone feels supported.
💗 Wear pink.
💗 Spread kindness.
💗 Choose compassion.

02/23/2026

Shout Out To Hanover Township!

02/20/2026

Help shape the future of FSA!
We invite individuals, community partners, and supporters to complete our Strategic Planning Survey. It takes less than 10 minutes to share your feedback, and your input will help guide our next 3-year plan.
The survey closes March 6 — don’t miss the opportunity to participate.

02/20/2026

Today is World Day of Social Justice 🌍
We stand for equity, inclusion, and access to mental health care for all. True wellness is only possible when everyone is seen, supported, and valued.
Let’s continue working toward a world rooted in compassion, fairness, and opportunity. 🤝

02/19/2026

FSA Staff will be presenting at the Elgin Township! Our very own Training Coordinator, Adam Kurczak and Bilingual Outpatient Therapist, Jessica Guzman will be speaking at this FREE EVENT! RSVP today! 😊

UPDATE: POSTPONED until a later date - Stay tuned!

GREAT Information! RSVP to reserve your space at this FREE event, as seating is limited. Please call 847-741-2045.