Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition

Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition is a dedicated and focused group of community members working to prevent youth substance use.

Our Vision is to:
• Educate youth on healthy life choices.
• Teach parents how to keep their children drug and alcohol-free.
• Provide alternative activities that promote healthy lifestyles.
• Build partnerships to affect community change.
• Mobilize our communities to create and maintain an environment where substance abuse is no longer the norm. We are a non-profit organization serving Braidwood

and the surrounding areas. To donate, please visit: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JLJRJ7MB7J3EL

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 ❞𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟔𝟔❞ 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭❗𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕖Registration is now open for our "Little Cru...
06/10/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 ❞𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟔𝟔❞ 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭❗
𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕖

Registration is now open for our "Little Cruisers of Route 66" Baby Contest! If you have a little one between 0 and 24 months old, be sure to check out the attached flyer and registration form. Online registration begins June 15, and all entries must be received by July 10. www.braidwoodcoalition.org/about-us/events

We're also looking for volunteers to help make Summerfest a success! Opportunities include assisting with the baby contest, 50/50 sales, information table, setup, cleanup, and more. Volunteer shifts are generally just two hours, and we'd love to have your help.

Summerfest is one of our largest fundraising and outreach events of the year. Funds raised through our Summerfest activities help support the Coalition's scholarship program, allowing us to invest directly in local students as they pursue their educational goals. Summerfest also provides an opportunity to connect with community members, share resources, and promote the Coalition's prevention, wellness, and recovery support efforts.

Whether you're able to volunteer for a few hours, help spread the word, or simply stop by and say hello, we appreciate your support. If you're interested in volunteering or have any questions, please comment/message us here or contact the Coalition office at 815-390-5024.

Thank you for helping us make Summerfest 2026 a success!

𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮.

06/08/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲?

What is the environment communicating to them, day after day, about their worth, their potential, and their abilities?

In week 5 of the 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗛𝗣𝗥 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! campaign we explore the first of the four HPR 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 strategies, which is foundational to the others: 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Through the physical spaces we design, the emotional climate we set, and the cultural environment (shared values, norms, and standards) we intentionally shape, trusted adults influence youth development in profound, often unspoken ways (including role modeling!).

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲:
1. Is it evident that youth matter in the physical environment?
2. Is the emotional tone I create when I’m in this space one of warmth, safety, & encouragement?
3. Does the culture I am shaping promote respect, voice, growth, support, and consistency?

More detailed guidance on how you can create a positive environment in your HPR 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 will be released in Wednesday’s campaign email along with a self-assessment tool for trusted adults and youth activity.

Join ADAPT’s email list here: http://bit.ly/4d3q3Ck.

Access previous campaign materials: https://bit.ly/4uNGg4v

A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful team at the Braidwood Community Care Center Food Pantry for their generous donation of...
06/03/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful team at the Braidwood Community Care Center Food Pantry for their generous donation of pantry items to help keep our community micropantries stocked!

Their donation included a substantial amount of items for our Student Micropantry, which is especially important as we head into the summer months when some students may have reduced access to school-based meals and snacks.

We manage two micropantries located outside of CVS in Braidwood. One pantry is designated specifically for students and stocked with grab-and-go snacks, easy-to-prepare meals, and other youth-friendly items. The second pantry serves the broader community. Together, these pantries provide a simple way for neighbors to help neighbors by ensuring food is available whenever someone needs it.

We also encourage our community to support the Braidwood Community Care Center Food Pantry, located at 112 S. Center Street in Braidwood. Pantry hours are Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM. Their dedication to helping local families makes a tremendous difference throughout our community.

Thank you again to the Braidwood Community Care Center Food Pantry and to everyone who continues to support these efforts. Your generosity helps ensure that food is available to community members, families, and students when they need it most.

𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮.

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟒:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦.In the Community Mental H...
06/03/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟒:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦.

In the Community Mental Health survey back in January, many of you expressed interest in learning more about Mental Health Response Training. We are delighted to have Michelle Pruim, Executive Director of NAMI Will-Grundy joining us to tell us more about facilitator training for 𝑵𝑨𝑴𝑰 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚-𝒕𝒐-𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎. In collaboration with Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community, we will soon be recruiting people to facilitate local meetings.

𝑵𝑨𝑴𝑰 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚-𝒕𝒐-𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes
presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.

𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 2026 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨.

Our coalition meetings are open to everyone and serve as a space to:
• Share progress on current initiatives
• Plan and coordinate upcoming community efforts
• Address challenges and explore solutions together
• Build stronger partnerships across our community

Your voice and involvement help us continue making a positive impact. Thank you for being part of this work! We look forward to seeing you there!

Our monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month, with the exception of July. If you ever have any questions/comments, please feel free to email us at [email protected] or call the office at 815-390-5024.
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𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮. www.facebook.com/braidwoodareahealthycommunitycoalition

𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 & 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱Do you have a loved one struggling with addiction or unhealthy behavi...
06/03/2026

𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 & 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱
Do you have a loved one struggling with addiction or unhealthy behaviors? You’re not alone. Support is available.

Join us for SMART Recovery Family & Friends meetings on the 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟕:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦–𝟖:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦, at the Old Smokey Community Building (245 W. 1st Street, Braidwood).

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑺𝑴𝑨𝑹𝑻 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 & 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔
SMART Recovery Family & Friends is a science-based program that offers tools and support for people affected by the addictive behaviors of someone close to them. These meetings focus on:
• Building healthy communication and boundaries
• Coping with emotional challenges
• Encouraging positive change in yourself and your loved one
• Using evidence-based strategies rooted in CBT and motivational techniques

You don’t have to face this alone. Connect with others who understand and find practical ways to move forward together.

𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐏𝐑 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠?Every member of a community has the opportun...
06/01/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐏𝐑 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠?

Every member of a community has the opportunity to positively influence youth. The four strategies shown make up the HPR Way of Being, a relationship-centered approach that helps caring adults build health-promoting relationships and support youth in feeling valued, capable, connected, and supported.

When we intentionally prioritize youth well-being in our everyday interactions, our mindset, presence, words, tone, and actions become powerful tools for building trust, strengthening connections, and reinforcing the positive, protective beliefs that help youth thrive.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀When stress starts building up, taking a moment to pause and reset can help. Deep breathing, stretching...
05/31/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀
When stress starts building up, taking a moment to pause and reset can help. Deep breathing, stretching, stepping outside, drinking water, or taking a short break are simple ways to support both your mind and body.

Need support? Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org



𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮.

Address

465 E Reed Street
Braidwood, IL
60408

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+18153905024

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