Arukah Institute of Healing

Arukah Institute of Healing Our Mission is to deliver compassionate, accessible mental health care that inspires hope, promotes healing, and renews lives.

Arukah is a community holistic mental health culture that uses creative arts, elements, and people to journey with people long-term during their healing.

This month, we’ve talked about caring for your mind, building healthy coping tools, and the importance of connection. We...
05/28/2026

This month, we’ve talked about caring for your mind, building healthy coping tools, and the importance of connection. We’ve shared that mental health and substance use are often part of the same story—and that healing happens with whole-person, compassionate care.

We’ve also taken time to recognize the reality of anxiety and depression, and offered simple, supportive ways to navigate hard days—because mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all.

As we move beyond May, here’s what we’re holding onto:
✨ Small steps matter
✨ Support makes a difference
✨ You are not alone
Be kind to your mind—every day, not just this month.

If you’re struggling, reaching out is strength. And if you’re supporting someone else, your presence matters more than you know. Let’s keep showing up—for ourselves and each other. If you need a place to start, this is your reminder:

📧 info@arukahinstitute.org
📞 815-872-2943

FREE CLOTHING GIVEAWAY – THIS FRIDAY! 👕👟Don’t miss this! We’re opening our doors to share a huge selection of clothing w...
05/27/2026

FREE CLOTHING GIVEAWAY – THIS FRIDAY! 👕👟
Don’t miss this! We’re opening our doors to share a huge selection of clothing with the community—completely FREE.

📅 Friday, May 29th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Arukah Institute of Healing – 4211 Columbus Street (in the old Farm Bureau building)
Browse and take what you need:
Men’s & women’s clothing
Jackets
Shoes
Socks & underwear
Good to know:
First come, first served
One-time entry
Please take what you can reasonably carry
No price tags here—everything is free. Monetary donations are welcome but totally optional.
We can’t provide an exact item list, so come early and see what you find!
👉 Come early, bring a bag, and don’t miss out!

Stronger Together in the Journey of Recovery 🧡We believe healing happens best in community—and we’re grateful to see tha...
05/26/2026

Stronger Together in the Journey of Recovery 🧡
We believe healing happens best in community—and we’re grateful to see that lived out through the Celebrate Recovery® program at Crossbridge Community Church in Ottawa.

This Christ-centered program is creating a safe, welcoming space for individuals to find hope, grow in faith, and walk through healing alongside others. Through worship, teaching, and open share groups, lives are being restored one step at a time. We’re proud to support and uplift the incredible work happening at Crossbridge and the impact it is making in our community.

If you or someone you love is looking for encouragement and connection, this is a powerful place to start.

Join them: Crossbridge Community Church - 4161 Columbus St, Building 412 - Ottawa
Tuesdays - 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM - (815) 434-3794

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor. 🇺🇸We are deeply grateful for the brave men and women who gave their l...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor. 🇺🇸

We are deeply grateful for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and the freedoms we hold today. May we carry their courage, sacrifice, and memory with us—not just today, but every day.

In observance of Memorial Day, our Arukah locations in Princeton and Ottawa will be closed as we take time to reflect and honor. Wishing you a safe and meaningful day with loved ones. ❤️

05/24/2026

Red, White & Blue—and Running ❤️🤍💙

The Freedom Color Run is more than just a fun, family-friendly event—it’s a chance to make a real impact right here in our community. Every step, every splash of color helps support the WORTH Program, empowering rural teens with tools for mental health, resilience, and the prevention of substance use. Through creative outlets like video and podcasting, teens are reminded of their value—and given a voice that matters. Because every teen has worth. Every story deserves to be heard.

Join us as we celebrate freedom, connection, and hope for the next generation.
📅 July 4, 2026 | ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton
Run or walk—you’ll leave smiling and making a difference.
👉 Sign up: or https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Princeton/ArukahFreedom5kColorRun

🧠 Supporting teen mental health & substance use through The Worth Program

Summer has a way of shifting routines. School schedules change, mornings feel different, weekends fill up faster, and ma...
05/21/2026

Summer has a way of shifting routines. School schedules change, mornings feel different, weekends fill up faster, and many of us start looking for small ways to feel more grounded in the middle of it all.

Starting Monday, June 1, we are welcoming in a refreshed summer schedule at Arukah with updated class times, new offerings, and the return of community favorites.

Foundational Flow moves into an early morning schedule this summer, creating space to begin the day with movement, breath, strength, and intention before the rest of life starts moving around you.

This season also brings the addition of Pilates Foundations, a supportive class centered around core strength, posture, alignment, and intentional movement.

We are excited to welcome Chair Yoga to the schedule as well, offering an approachable and accessible practice designed to support mobility, flexibility, balance, and connection for all bodies and experience levels.

Slow Flow continues on Wednesday evenings, creating space to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect midweek.

And Saturday mornings, Yoga at the Market returns for another season of movement, fresh air, community, and mindful flow.

Whether you are looking to build strength, create consistency, support your nervous system, reconnect with movement, or simply carve out time for yourself this summer, we would love to move with you.
Check out the graphics for full class descriptions and updated schedule details

05/20/2026

Celebrate 250 years of freedom—colorfully! 🇺🇸
Join our family‑friendly Freedom Color Run this July 4th and kick off Independence Day with fun, community, and purpose.
📅 July 4, 2026 | ⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton
Run or walk—you’ll leave smiling and making a difference.
👉 Sign up: or https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Princeton/ArukahFreedom5kColorRun

🧠 Supporting teen mental health & substance use through The Worth Program
❤️ Every teen has worth
🤍 Every story matters
💙 Every future is worth protecting

Asking for Help Is Strength. You were never meant to carry everything on your own. Life gets heavy sometimes—and althoug...
05/19/2026

Asking for Help Is Strength. You were never meant to carry everything on your own. Life gets heavy sometimes—and although we try to hold it all together, the truth is: we weren’t designed to do this alone. Reaching out isn’t weakness—it’s courage. It’s choosing connection over isolation.

Whether it’s a friend, a trusted voice, a pastor, or a mental health professional, opening up is a step toward healing, not away from it. There are people who care. There are safe spaces for honesty. And there is support available to meet you right where you are.

At Arukah, our mental health therapists are here to walk alongside you—with compassion, understanding, and hope for your healing journey. If you need a place to start, this is your reminder:

You don’t have to do this alone.
📧 info@arukahinstitute.org
📞 815-872-2943

We’re Hiring at Arukah! Are you passionate about making a real impact in your community? Arukah is looking for dedicate...
05/15/2026

We’re Hiring at Arukah! Are you passionate about making a real impact in your community? Arukah is looking for dedicated individuals who believe in hope, healing, and connection. Join our mission-driven team and help change lives every day.

💼 Explore open positions & apply today:
👉 https://arukahinstitute.org/job-openings/

We’re incredibly honored to receive a $5,000 grant from Run Today for Tomorrow in support of our Therapeutic Mentoring I...
05/14/2026

We’re incredibly honored to receive a $5,000 grant from Run Today for Tomorrow in support of our Therapeutic Mentoring Initiative through Pathways to Success.

This investment helps us continue walking alongside youth and families—building connection, strengthening resilience, and creating spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and never alone. We’re deeply grateful to stand alongside partners who believe that connection truly changes everything.

The need for accessible, responsive, and relationship centered su***de prevention services in our community is both urgent and growing. Through the Pathways to Success program, Arukah Institute of Healing has demonstrated the effectiveness of a coordinated, evidence informed approach that prioritizes empathetic connection, continuity, and rapid response. Investment in Pathways to Success program will directly expand our capacity to serve high risk youth, reduce preventable crises, and strengthen protective factors that support long-term wellbeing. We are committed to ensuring that every youth we serve has access to the meaningful care, support, and stability necessary to thrive.

This Fourth of July, celebrate 250 years of freedom in the most colorful way possible! Join us for our family‑friendly C...
05/13/2026

This Fourth of July, celebrate 250 years of freedom in the most colorful way possible! Join us for our family‑friendly Color Run that honors our military, celebrates our nation, and brings the community together. Whether you run or walk, you’ll be laughing, smiling, and knowing your participation is making a difference—all while kicking off your Independence Day celebration!

🧠 Sponsoring The Worth Program’s impact on teen mental health & substance use
📅 July 4th, 2026
⏰ Race starts at 8:00 AM
📍 Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton
👉 Sign up: Visit arukahinstitute.org or https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Princeton/ArukahFreedom5kColorRun

❤️Every teen has WORTH.
🤍Every story deserves to be heard.
💙 Every future is worth protecting.

Address

1916 North Main Street
Princeton, IL
61356

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm
Sunday 2pm - 3pm

Telephone

+18158722943

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