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Project Oz If you need immediate help, please contact us at 309-827-0377. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwIhpW1A5ME&t=1s

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. As this month comes to a close, remember to notice the warning signs of...
09/30/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. As this month comes to a close, remember to notice the warning signs of su***de, reach out, and share resources. Also, visit your local McLean County public library to receive our new su***de prevention-themed bookmarks! They serve as a great reminder that we are never alone. ***deprevention

Our Mental Health Education Specialists are back in the classroom, too! Every year, they teach over 3,000 students how t...
09/25/2026

Our Mental Health Education Specialists are back in the classroom, too! Every year, they teach over 3,000 students how to recognize mental health challenges, practice healthy coping skills, and reach out for help from trusted adults in our community.

Back-to-school time means Project Oz Prevention Educators are back to teaching in seven school districts throughout McLe...
09/24/2026

Back-to-school time means Project Oz Prevention Educators are back to teaching in seven school districts throughout McLean County. Take a look and meet our drug prevention specialists who teach youth in our community about living a healthy, happy life.

We’re grateful to the City of Bloomington, Illinois and the John M. Scott Health Care Trust for a generous $24,000 grant...
09/08/2026

We’re grateful to the City of Bloomington, Illinois and the John M. Scott Health Care Trust for a generous $24,000 grant supporting adolescent well-being in our community.
This funding will help Project Oz provide critical housing and crisis stabilization services for young people throughout McLean County—helping ensure they have a safe place to turn when they need it most.
Thank you for believing in our work and investing in the health, safety, and well-being of our community’s youth!

We love showing up for, cheering on, and supporting youth as they head back to school! 💚 Proud to join the Promise Counc...
09/01/2026

We love showing up for, cheering on, and supporting youth as they head back to school! 💚 Proud to join the Promise Council's 100 Caring Adults initiatives and remind young people they have caring adults in their corner!

Back-to-school can bring a lot of emotions—for youth and parents alike. A simple check-in can make a big difference. Tal...
08/27/2026

Back-to-school can bring a lot of emotions—for youth and parents alike. A simple check-in can make a big difference. Talk to the teen in your life about how they’re feeling, and remind them they don’t have to handle everything alone.

For more conversation starters, visit the Project Oz Mental Health Resource Hub: https://bit.ly/4y7eUYz

We are so excited to announce that our Youth Action Board is now an accredited Operation Snowball, Inc. chapter! This a...
08/10/2026

We are so excited to announce that our Youth Action Board is now an accredited Operation Snowball, Inc. chapter! This allows us to continue our prevention work in the community with a boost of prevention support! This only adds to the valued partnership we have with the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health

A big shout-out to the Bloomington Water Department City of Bloomington, Illinois whose crews worked around the clock al...
08/03/2026

A big shout-out to the Bloomington Water Department City of Bloomington, Illinois whose crews worked around the clock all weekend to safely and quickly restore water service to our neighborhood, and to the Lee Street Fire Department, City of Bloomington - Fire who also responded and graciously offered to serve as an overflow location for youth in crisis.

We're incredibly grateful for your rapid response, expertise, seamless teamwork, late-night hours, and commitment to the safety of our community. Thank you!

The Project Oz office will be closed tomorrow due to a water main break. Phone lines will remain open and any youth in n...
07/31/2026

The Project Oz office will be closed tomorrow due to a water main break. Phone lines will remain open and any youth in need of immediate help from Project Oz can call our office or access us at the City of Bloomington - Fire department at 310 N Lee St, Bloomington, which is the nearest Safe Place location.
You can also Text SAFE and your location (city/state/ZIP) to 4HELP (44357).

Our talented Youth Empowered Schools team has spent the week at the Restorative Practices Conference learning from exper...
07/10/2026

Our talented Youth Empowered Schools team has spent the week at the Restorative Practices Conference learning from experts, exchanging ideas, and expanding their toolbox of strategies to strengthen relationships and support students. We're excited to bring these ideas home as we continue partnering with our local schools to help students reach their full potential. NACRJ - National Association of Community & Restorative Justice

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1105 W Front Street
Bloomington, IL
61701

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

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