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Community Advocacy Resource Education - Nonprofit Organization

11/04/2026

think badly of you, and turn the smallest uncertainty into something that feels impossible to ignore.

And the hardest part? You can believe every bit of it, even when none of it is actually true.

We often react to situations based on what we think they mean, rather than what we genuinely know. We fill in the gaps, make assumptions, replay conversations, imagine the worst possible outcomes and end up carrying emotional weight that may never have been ours to carry.

A delayed reply doesn't automatically mean someone is losing interest. Someone's silence doesn't always mean something is wrong. A difficult moment doesn't mean everything is falling apart.

Sometimes, you need to step back, take a breath and remind yourself that there is a difference between what happened, what you think happened and what you're afraid might happen.

Don't let your thoughts become the judge, jury and truth of every situation.

Give yourself permission to see things differently. You might just discover that the reality is far kinder than the story your mind has been telling you.

Not every thought deserves your belief, not every feeling needs a reaction, and not every situation is as bad as your mind makes it seem.

FREE THE DISTORTED MIRROR: CHALLENGING NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

LIKE the photo and comment "MIRROR" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

11/04/2026

11/02/2026

Youth mental health, behavioral health, and juvenile justice are deeply connected. When schools, behavioral health providers, juvenile justice partners, families, and community organizations work together, we can identify needs earlier, reduce barriers, and connect youth with the support and resources they need to thrive.

Thank you to the Madison County Juvenile Justice Council and its sponsors for organizing such an important event.

11/02/2026

Come learn and join the conversation!

Thank you to our nurse educators at Alton Memorial for putting this event together. Please feel free to share!

11/02/2026

Just because someone looks healthy doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling. You never know what someone is carrying behind the scenes. Lead with kindness, avoid assumptions, and remember that not every disability comes with a visible sign.

10/28/2026

✨Sponsor Highlight ✨- CULTIVATOR sponsor! 🌱
We would like to say thank you to BJC HealthCare for graciously sponsoring HARVESTING HOPE. BJC is a staple of our community and provides excellent care. We are grateful for their continued support of our efforts. They stand behind our belief that appropriate care should be accessible to all. THANK YOU!

Our HARVESTING HOPE event is sold out, and we look forward to seeing all who are coming next Saturday for a wonderful evening!

10/27/2026

Boundaries and Addiction

What Are Boundaries?
We hear a lot about people with addiction having problems with boundaries, but it is not always clear what is meant by the term boundaries.

What are boundaries, and what do they have to do with relationships?

Answer:

In the literal sense of the word, a boundary is a dividing line that seperates one area from another.

Although a boundary can be clearly marked by a fence or a road, it is never entirely clear exactly where one area ends and the other begins.

In a similar way, when we use the word boundaries to describe limits and rules in relationships, some honest judgement is needed to decide which behaviours "cross the line."

And herein lies the difficulty that people with addiction and their loved ones have with boundaries in relationships.

Simply put, boundaries are limits to what is acceptable or can be tolerated in any relationship including family and friendships.

Boundaries are very individual, but people with addiction and those close to them often have problems with setting and sticking to boundaries in relationships.

Take a look at our album under 'photos' and consider joining our membership subscribers group for further boundary setting suggestions, worksheets and more.

10/26/2026

As October is quickly coming to an end, let’s not keep our awareness and advocacy to just one month. Be observant. Speak up. Love and support. Be a voice. 💜

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1700 E Broadway
Alton, IL
62002

Website

http://www.sacredspacesofcare.org/, https://linktr.ee/infosacredspacesofcare

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