OMNI

10/08/2026

Struggling with anxiety? Here are 3 quick ways to handle anxiety on the go:
1️⃣ Try 4-7-8 breathing
2️⃣ Ground yourself using your 5 senses
3️⃣ Step away from your phone for a few minutes

Your brain needs breaks, too.

10/02/2026

Eek… the new school year is really settling in. And so is your kid’s anxiety. The first-day jitters may have passed—but what if the worry hasn’t? 😬

If your child is still struggling with school drop-off, frequent stomachaches, trouble sleeping, avoiding friends, emotional outbursts or constant worries about school, it may be time to take a closer look.

The good news? You don’t have to wait for anxiety to become overwhelming before reaching out for support. 💙

Our latest blog breaks down the signs of school anxiety, what parents can do to help, and how play therapy can help children build the confidence and coping skills they need to navigate the school year.

📚 In case you missed it, give it a read: https://www.omni4all.org/our-blog/back-to-school-anxiety

The start of a new school year is exciting—but for many children, it can also feel overwhelming. New teachers. New classmates. New routines. Bigger expectations. While it's normal for children to experience some first-day jitters, ongoing anxiety can make school feel stressful instead of exciting.

09/29/2026

Your planned gift could change the world for someone you will never have the opportunity to meet.

Visit www.omni4all.org/giving-to-omni or email Chrissy at [email protected] to get started.

09/28/2026

A game should be fun… not life-controlling. If sports betting or gambling feels like more than “just entertainment,” SMART Recovery can help. 🏈

Our groups are clinician-led and give you practical tools to:
✔️ Regain control
✔️ Stay motivated
✔️ Build a balanced life

You’re not alone—and help is closer than you think.

Visit https://www.omni4all.org/smart-recovery to learn more.

09/24/2026

FREE Narcan Training – Save a Life! 🚨

Join Link Together, Stand Strong Coalition, Illinois Human Performance Project, The Prescription Playbook and William R. Johnson Family Foundation on Weds, Oct. 14, from 11:30 am – 1 pm at OMNI 1111 W. Lake Cook Road in Buffalo Grove for a free community training on how to respond to an opioid overdose.

• ✔️ Free Narcan kits for attendees
• ✔️ Free resources + refreshments provided
• ✔️ Quick, practical training you can use right away

Together, we can build a safer, stronger community. 💙

Although pre-registration is not required, it is appreciated!

Click here to RSVP now: https://form.jotform.com/OMNIYouth/narcan-training

09/22/2026

Sometimes, kids say more when they’re playing.

For children, play is a natural way to communicate feelings they may not yet have the words to explain.

Through toys, games, art, storytelling and imaginative play, play therapy can help children:
✨ Understand and express their emotions
✨ Build confidence in new situations
✨ Practice social skills
✨ Develop healthy coping strategies
✨ Work through difficult experiences
✨ Strengthen emotional resilience

As the new school year brings new teachers, new routines and new challenges, play therapy can give children a safe space to practice handling those big feelings.

💙 Learn more about back-to-school anxiety and how play therapy can help: https://www.omni4all.org/our-blog/back-to-school-anxiety

Do you or your child need a little extra support? OMNI is here to navigate all of your family’s moments. Make an appointment by visiting omni4all.org.

The start of a new school year is exciting—but for many children, it can also feel overwhelming. New teachers. New classmates. New routines. Bigger expectations. While it's normal for children to experience some first-day jitters, ongoing anxiety can make school feel stressful instead of exciting.

09/19/2026

OMNI is out and about in Palatine today! Staff are sharing resources at a School District 15 event as well as the Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest. Stop by and see us! We are excited to expand services in Palatine!

09/18/2026

✨ MORE HOURS. MORE LOCATIONS. MORE SUPPORT. ✨

OMNI’s FREE SMART Recovery meetings are expanding!

Find general recovery support throughout the week—or join our new skills-based Saturday group designed for those looking for practical tools to support ongoing recovery.

📍 Buffalo Grove
Thursdays | 6–7 PM
Saturdays | 1–2 PM ⭐ Skills-based

📍 Libertyville
Wednesdays | 6–7 PM

💻 Virtual
Tuesdays | 11 AM–12 PM
Wednesdays | 6–7 PM

✔️ Free
✔️ Supportive
✔️ In-person + virtual

Wherever you are in your recovery, support is available.

Learn more—click here: omni4all.org/smart-recovery

09/11/2026

Only one week away! Would you know the signs?

Join us for a free, eye-opening session on spotting drug and alcohol use that may be hidden in your child’s room—plus practical steps to keep them safe and healthy. This workshop is in partnership with Partners for our Communities (POC) and will be presented in English & Spanish.

📅 Friday, Sept. 18, 5–6:30 pm at POC (1585 N. Rand Road, Palatine, 60074)
🍽 Free food | 👶 Free on-site childcare

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/BqQfv9fxV2ESkJ827

Let’s work together to protect our kids and promote their wellness. 💙