Kenneth Young Center

04/27/2026

We can't wait to celebrate 5 weeks from now with Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), our Presenting Sponsors, at this year’s Hustle for Health 5K Run/Walk! PCA’s partnership helps fuel Kenneth Young Center’s mental health, older adult, and community wellness programs—ensuring our neighbors have access to the care and support they deserve. Join us on race day as we move, celebrate, and build a healthier community together! 👟 Register today: give.kennethyoung.org/2026

04/25/2026

💊 Safely clear out your medicine cabinet!

Join us for the upcoming Drug Take Back Event and help keep our community safe by properly disposing of unused or expired medications.

📍 Nearby drop-off locations include local police departments such as Palatine, Hanover Park, Rolling Meadows, and Elk Grove Village—easy, safe, and anonymous options for disposal.

Improper disposal can lead to misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental harm—this is a simple step that makes a big difference.

🗓️ Find full event details + your closest drop-off location here:
https://www.kennethyoung.org/events/drugtakeback-2

Let’s work together to protect our community 💙

04/24/2026

There are three Medicare savings programs, all of which help pay for Part B (Medical Insurance) premiums, and may help cover additional costs. You can find out if you qualify by speaking with our Benefit & Advocacy Specialist at 847-524-8800 ext. 131.

04/23/2026

Your dreams are bigger than the odds! ✨ Stay focused, stay in control, and don’t let gambling decide your future.

04/17/2026

🏃The 2026 Hustle for Health 5K Run/Walk is on!🏃 Every step you take ensures vital behavioral health, older adult, and community health resources remain accessible to those who need them most.

Join us on May 30, 2026 at Busse Woods for:
👟a chip-timed run
🚶a community walk
😋food trucks
🎤entertainment on stage
⭐family fun zone

Register today: give.kennethyoung.org/2026

04/17/2026

🎉 Celebrating One Year of Leadership! 🎉

We're honored to celebrate the one‑year anniversary of Maurice D. Ware, Chief Executive Officer of Kenneth Young Center. Over the past year, Maurice has led with vision, compassion, and a deep commitment to our mission—strengthening our impact and advancing services that uplift individuals and families across our community.

Thank you, Maurice, for your dedication, leadership, and partnership. We’re grateful for all you do and look forward to what lies ahead!

04/16/2026

Today is World Semicolon Day, a day to honor those who have struggled or are struggling with mental health, addiction, suicidal ideation, or self-harm. It is a day we recognize that recovery, hope, and continuation to proceed with life despite life's challenges are all possible.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE;

We offer 24-hour mental health support, providing care, connection, and community to people who are feeling overwhelmed or need live support. Call us at 847-383-0406 or visit our Living Room at 1585 W. Dempster St., Suite 110 Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.

Together We Thrive.

04/16/2026

Thank you, Schaumburg Township, for sharing this look back at our history. For 55 years, Kenneth Young Center has been proud to serve Township residents and surrounding communities with behavioral health, older adult, and community health services. We’re grateful for this longstanding partnership and the role we’ve played together in supporting our community.

From the June 1987 Town Crier: On May 4, 1987, the Elk Grove–Schaumburg Townships Mental Health Center was renamed the Kenneth W. Young Centers in honor of Reverend Kenneth W. Young.

Leaders shared that the decision reflected his lasting impact and commitment to community care, noting that his spirit of outreach and service closely aligned with the Center’s mission. (Pictured is Chief Executive Officer, Judson Stone)

04/15/2026

💊 Safely clear out your medicine cabinet!

Join us for the upcoming Drug Take Back Event and help keep our community safe by properly disposing of unused or expired medications.

📍 Nearby drop-off locations include local police departments such as Palatine, Hanover Park, Rolling Meadows, and Elk Grove Village—easy, safe, and anonymous options for disposal.

Improper disposal can lead to misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental harm—this is a simple step that makes a big difference.

🗓️ Find full event details + your closest drop-off location here:
https://www.kennethyoung.org/events/drugtakeback-2

Let’s work together to protect our community 💙

04/07/2026

Our Memory Café is a free, supportive social event for people living with memory or cognitive impairments and their caregivers to attend together. Registration is required, so please call our team to save your seats. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/7D13GOs

04/06/2026

Our next Powerful Tools for Caregivers class starts on April 16th. If you're caring for a friend or relative, this 6-week class will help you take better care of your loved one and yourself. Register and learn more by calling 847-524-8800 ext. 244.