SJC Cares

05/01/2026

May is ! Follow us all month to learn how we can help ensure everyone has access to resources to support mental health well-being!

04/30/2026

Do you have a legal issue and just never have the time to speak to an Attorney? Would you like a free consultation? Here is your chance.

Campos Law Firm, alongside many Attorneys from different practice areas, are going to be at the St. Joseph County Library for a FREE ASK-A-LAWYER Event.

You can come and ask questions to Attorneys from different practice areas:

Immigration
Family
Real Estate
Bankruptcy
Business
Estates
Landlord / Tenant Disputes
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
And more

04/30/2026

Important work! Oaklawn offers 24/7 crisis services! Call 574-533-1234 and press 1!

Suicides among young adults dropped most sharply in states that actively embraced the 988 crisis line, new research has found.

04/13/2026

This coming Saturday!

Join us on April 18th for a Cleat Giveback at the O.C. Carmichael Jr. Youth Center! Local youth can receive FREE cleats for football, soccer, baseball, or track, plus enjoy free pizza from Chivo’s (while supplies last) 🍕

April 18, 2026 | 2-5 PM
O.C. Carmichael Jr. Youth Center - 502 E. Sample St., South Bend

Let’s make sure every kid has the gear they need to play, grow, and succeed.

04/04/2026

SJC CARES is so excited to support the planning for a summer Youth Mental Health Summit!

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ROUNDTABLE PRESENTS:
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT 2026
June 23rd, 2026
Abstract submission deadline: May 22nd, 2026

We invite submissions for the poster session at the upcoming Youth Mental Health Summit 2026, to be held in person at the Community Learning Center within the St. Joe County Public Library. The session will take place in the early afternoon and is designed to bring together researchers, clinicians, and community members to share ideas, experiences, and innovative work that strengthens how we support youth mental health.

We welcome submissions from academic, clinical, and community settings, including those with lived experience. Contributions may include innovative programming or community-based initiatives, case studies or narratives, empirical research, and research proposals.

See the flyer for more details.

04/01/2026

No one should grieve alone…great resource, now in SJC!

Today, Viki Brown, Executive Director of Dustin’s Place, met with Bill Redman, Sheriff of the St. Joseph County Police Department to place grief support flyers directly into the hands of patrol officers who serve families across the community.

This partnership comes as we recently launched a new Tuesday night grief support group in South Bend, making it easier for families in St. Joseph County to access care and connection close to home.

We are grateful to Sheriff Redman and his team for helping us extend the reach of Dustin’s Place as we continue growing our services in South Bend and surrounding communities.

Full details about the Tuesday night program are in the comments below.

04/01/2026

🌞 Summer Fun Alert! 🌞
2026 PTBM Summer Camp registration is OPEN!
Sign up here 👉 https://bit.ly/PTBM-REGISTRATION

Day camp for ages 6+ with disabilities. Let’s make this summer unforgettable! 🎉

04/01/2026

Every day is a great day to share some love and encouragement with our littles!

03/31/2026

Awesome opportunity if you need support with laundry services!

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣

Our office has partnered with Burton's Laundry to provide laundry gift cards to help Portage Township families offset the rising cost of washing and drying clothes!

Regular access to clean clothes and bedding helps prevent the spread of illness, skin infections, and allergens. Without laundry access, families may be forced to reuse dirty items, which can lead to health problems, especially for children and elderly members.

Simply stop on by our office and fill out a form (make sure to bring your ID and a piece of mail with your current address on it), limited to one gift card per household!

03/31/2026

💙SuperSibs at Notre Dame is looking for more participants! The club's mission is to provide friendship, mentorship, and support for children in the South Bend community who have siblings with disabilities. If you would like to learn more, please click 👇 https://sites.google.com/nd.edu/supersibsnd/home

03/30/2026

FREE screening opportunity for development delays!!

🌟 LOGAN Early Learning Partnerships – Developmental Screening Day is 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡!🌟
Join us for a free screening event designed to support your child’s growth and development. The LOGAN Children’s Therapy Services Team will be providing developmental and social-emotional screenings for children 1 month to 5½ years old.
Caregivers and assessors work together through conversation, play-based observation, and screening tools to help you understand your child’s milestones. You’ll leave with support, resources, and next steps tailored to your child’s needs.
✨Learn more about this opportunity and sign-up for a FREE developmental screening at the link below or scan the QR code:
https://ow.ly/S1Xt50YzLR6