Community Mental Health Project

10/14/2026

“I have not treated behavioral health as a stand-alone issue to be visited during Mental Health Awareness Month.” — Rep. Mary Beth Canty

That’s the year-round commitment we expect. The Community Mental Health Project endorses Rep. Mary Beth Canty for Illinois House District 54. She recognizes that mental health belongs in budget decisions, insurance oversight, school funding, and crisis response—not in a separate conversation that happens once a year.

Explore our Voter Guide + Mental Health Scorecard at cmhproject.org.

10/14/2026

“A referral is not care. A referral is a phone number and a wait.” — Maria Peterson

That distinction is why we endorse Maria Peterson for Illinois House District 52. She’s focused on turning referrals into appointments with school-linked clinicians, stronger community providers, and consistent crisis response across county lines. Families deserve more than another number to call. They deserve a path to treatment.

Explore our Voter Guide + Mental Health Scorecard at cmhproject.org.

10/14/2026

If you see something, say something. 🗣️

Do you know what to do if you experience or witness a hate crime?

Join us for How to Report a Hate Crime to learn about reporting options, local resources, and ways to support a safer, more welcoming community.

📅 Oct. 20, 2026
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
📍 Partners for Our Communities | Palatine
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/HowToReportHatePOC

Together, we can build communities where everyone feels welcome and supported.

10/07/2026

🗳️ This election is about more than promises. It’s about who will stand up for mental health, improve access to care, and protect the safety nets and lifelines our most vulnerable neighbors rely on.

That is why the Community Mental Health Project is proud to endorse 15 mental health champions in races to represent communities here in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs!

We reviewed candidate questionnaires, legislative voting records, official policy statements, and other publicly available information, endorsing candidates who demonstrate a commitment to turning their strong understanding of mental health policy into meaningful action for our communities.

🔎 Visit cmhproject.org to use the 2026 Mental Health Scorecard to research your legislator and check out our Voter Guide.

09/27/2026

It’s almost SOCKTOBER! That means we are once again collecting new socks, underwear and diapers for the entire month of October!

Donations for men, women, teens and kids would be greatly appreciated and will benefit Journeys The Road Home 💚💚💚

Items can be dropped off at one of our 3 locations in Palatine OR we have Amazon and Target Wish Lists to make it super easy to support people in need within our community with just a few clicks!

Your generous donations last year were incredible, Palatine! Let’s do it again!! 💚💚💚

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/XDANGAFD8WU7?ref_=wl_share

https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/community-mental-health-project

09/26/2026

Check out our entry in the 2026 Palatine Scarecrow Contest!

Let’s Get Comfy With Mental Health! 💚

09/24/2026

This Friday will mark one year since the community started gathering in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors. 52 consecutive weeks through rain and snow! Bring your signs and families to the corner of Baldwin and Dundee this Friday at 5 PM until sundown for the one-year anniversary of the gathering.

09/12/2026

Register at www.centerofconcern.org/needs.

09/04/2026

Big deadline tomorrow! Get your funding applications in!

Palatine Township Community Mental Health Board applications are due September 4, 2026 at 4 pm

Only organizations seeking financial support to provide mental health, intellectual & developmental disability, and substance addiction services for residents of Palatine Township are eligible for funding.

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08/23/2026

One of our members had a TON of extra food from a Cajun seafood boil he hosted yesterday, so we brought some volunteers together to throw a party at our local shelter this afternoon! Special thanks to a couple great community leaders at Palatine Jaycees for helping us boil! It was a pleasure serving everyone at Journeys today. Laissez les bons temps rouler!