October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

When parents first receive the news that their child has Down Syndrome (DS), it can be scary. Most of the fear comes from the unknowns. Sharing stories that raise awareness can help to calm the fear, give courage to face the challenges, and allow room to experience...
In This Together

In This Together

Suicide has hit too close to home for too many of us. Whether it is a family member, a friend, or a friend of a friend, it is all too close! In fact, suicide in McHenry County is a critical concern. In the first half of this year, there have been 18 deaths by suicide...