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05/01/2024

⚽️ Great time for our Y.E.S. (Youth Empowering Students) youth at Sportsplex, St. Charles Park District, this winter through spring. Generously sponsored by St. Charles Kiwanis, and facilitated by Ecker Center, this facility enabled youth to hang out with friends, meet new people, try different activities, and have a blast!

Ecker advocates for a positive and enriching lifestyle, empowering youth to actively participate in activities that enhance well-being, while consciously avoiding substance use, violence, and other detrimental behaviors.

Interested in our ATOD (Alcohol, To***co, and Other Drugs) or Y.E.S. program for youth? Please contact Ricardo Gasca at [email protected].

04/19/2024

🤔 Did you know? According to the American Psychiatric Association, 10 to 15% of young people have significant gambling problems, compared to fewer than 4% of adults. That means that 7 out of 10 high school students have gambled or are currently gambling.💰

If you or someone you know has a gambling issue, you are not alone! Confidential help is available. You owe it to yourself to call for an assessment with certified problem gambling counselors at Ecker Center. 📱(847) 695-0484

03/21/2024

🌟Calling all parents to take the National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week challenge. Test your knowledge about substances, alcohol, and substance use by taking the interactive National Drug and Alcohol IQ Challenge quiz.

Take this short quiz with your teens! We would love to hear how you did or if you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

03/18/2024

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is March 18–24, 2024. NDAFW is an annual health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of substance use and dependence among youth. NDAFW provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance the science and address youth substance and alcohol use in communities and nationwide.
🤝💬 One easy way you can get involved is to start a conversation by talking with your friends and family about the facts surrounding substance and alcohol use among youth. Share the knowledge you have and then learn more together by visiting: https://nida.nih.gov/
We need to raise awareness, foster understanding, and work towards a healthier, substance-free future for our youth. They are our legacy—and the future of the world.

NIDA.NIH.GOV | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

02/20/2024

YES - Youth Empowering Students made 'love' cards for the residents at Avondale Estates, who provides medical and rehabilitative treatment for their residents. We were also treated to cupcakes, compliments of Sunshine’s Cupcakery in Elgin.

02/15/2024

💯 You can’t control everything when it comes to your mental health, but choosing not to v**e helps protect it‼️ A recent study found that over half of the teens who v**ed experienced 😕 depression symptoms. 👉 Learn more info here: http://bit.ly/3MkhAhc

02/05/2024

💥A recent study found that over half of teens who v**e (Ni****ne, THC, or both) experience depression symptoms. 💯 Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3ZJayW4

01/30/2024

Diacetyl, an ingredient used to flavor the liquid in e-cigarettes and enhance the taste, can cause inflammation and may scar the smallest branches of the airways. This can lead to coughing, wheezing, chest pain, and shortness of breath. 🫁

Make every breath 🌬️ count by choosing not to v**e. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/3MkhAhc

01/14/2024

🎰 Warning signs of PROBLEM GAMBLING!! 🎰
Have you ever felt restless, on edge or irritable 😠 when trying to stop or cut down on gambling? Have you tried to ask other people for money to help deal with financial problems caused by gambling? Have you tried to hide how much you have gambled from your family or friends? 😞

If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, call Ecker Center for a confidential assessment. We are here for you! (847) 695-0484.

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01/12/2024

If you, or someone you know, need a place to stay warm,🔥 there are several warming centers and shelters in the area. Information regarding shelters, resources and other cold weather considerations are provided in detail below.

❄️ PADS of Elgin (24/7 Shelter)
1730 Berkley Street, Elgin, IL 60123
847-608-9744 | padsofelgin.org

❄️ Elgin Wayside Center (Daytime shelter)
Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
453 Fremont Street, Elgin, IL 60120
847-695-4405 | waysidecross.org

❄️ Community Crisis Center (Women’s shelter)
847-697-2380 | crisiscenter.org
Emergency Warming Shelter

❄️ The city sponsored emergency warming shelter, located at First United Methodist Church, 216 E Highland Ave, will be open 24 hours a day starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12 through Monday, January 22 at 7 a.m due to the expected winter storm and sub-zero temperatures.

Staff will keep monitoring the weather forecast and evaluate the need for additional extended hours as necessary. For more information, please contact 311.

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01/11/2024

👏To bring attention to a statewide educational campaign addressing problem gambling, Illinois-based artists 🎨 ages 14 and up, are called to shine a light on the journey from darkness to hope for individuals challenged with gambling addiction.

Co-presented by Way Back Inn and a5 Inc. in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services, Are You Really Winning? is a public service campaign that aims to help people with gambling issues 🎰 and provide ways to prevent losing it all to gambling.

🤔 Are You Really Winning? invites artists to participate in this statewide campaign through the submission of artwork that will bring a powerful voice 📣 to problem gambling issues and motivate those afflicted with gambling addiction to seek help.

Entries will be reviewed by a professional jury and stipends of 🤑 $2,000, $1,000 and $500 will be awarded to selected emerging and/or established artists. Additionally, Visa gift cards 💳 of $100 will be awarded for up to five artists in the Student category. Selected artwork will be unveiled at the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling conference in June 2024, and will be featured in several public exhibits throughout the state.

➡️ To learn more and submit artwork, visit 🌐 https://shorturl.at/iRSU1

Address

Ecker Center For Behavioral Health
Elgin, IL
60123

Telephone

+18476950484

Website

http://Eckercenter.org/

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