Upcoming Events
Here you will find details for our scheduled upcoming events, as well as details from past events. For a general overview of an event, click on the event below and then click on the link to the event’s general information page.
CALM Conversations
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a one-hour presentation intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health and suicide prevention and focuses on how to talk with at-risk individuals.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC.
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
Never Walk Alone
Never Walk Alone is a fundraising walk campaign designed to encourage community involvement in the fight to prevent suicide.
All funds raised at this event stay in McHenry County to support suicide prevention programs and support for survivors.
Join us September 19th at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake.
Event Details:
9:00am: Registration opens
9:45am: Program
10:00am: Walk
11:00am: See you next year!
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
CALM Conversations
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a one-hour presentation intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health and suicide prevention and focuses on how to talk with at-risk individuals.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC.
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
CALM Conversations
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a one-hour presentation intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health and suicide prevention and focuses on how to talk with at-risk individuals.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC.
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
Caregiver Conference - Get connected, Build Your Village
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | McHenry County College, 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake | $25 | Lunch included | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. The Caregiver Conference is a dynamic, community-driven event designed to empower caregivers through connection, education, and self-care. Whether you're supporting an individual with special needs, an aging parent, or navigating complex caregiving roles, this conference offers a space to be seen, heard, and celebrated
CALM Conversations
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a one-hour presentation intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health and suicide prevention and focuses on how to talk with at-risk individuals.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC.
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
CALM Conversations
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a one-hour presentation intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health and suicide prevention and focuses on how to talk with at-risk individuals.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC.
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
CALM Training for Providers
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means(CALM) is an evidence based training and powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy.
4 Free IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC. CME/CEUs for physicians and nurses are also available.
CALM Conversations
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a one-hour presentation intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health and suicide prevention and focuses on how to talk with at-risk individuals.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC.
CALM Conversations
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a one-hour presentation intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health and suicide prevention and focuses on how to talk with at-risk individuals.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC.
CALM Training for Providers
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means(CALM) is an evidence based training and powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy.
4 Free IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC. CME/CEUs for physicians and nurses are also available.
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Each year, AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) supports hundreds of large and small Survivor Day events across the globe, in which suicide loss survivors come together to find connection, understanding and hope through their shared experience. We will be watching an AFSP produced documentary that offers a massage of growth, resilience and connection.
**Registration is not required
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
Virtual CALM Conversations
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a one-hour presentation intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health and suicide prevention and focuses on how to talk with at-risk individuals.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA
Virtual CALM Training for Providers
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means(CALM) is an evidence based training and powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy.
Free IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA. CME/CEUs for physicians and nurses are pending.
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
CALM Conversations
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a one-hour presentation intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health and suicide prevention and focuses on how to talk with at-risk individuals.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA
CALM Training for Providers
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means(CALM) is an evidence based training and powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy.
Free IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA. CME/CEUs for physicians and nurses are pending.
NAMI Walks
Together, we are strong enough to lift hope.
Together, we are NAMIWalks.
It will take all of us to demand victory over mental illness. That's why we provide a safe space at NAMIWalks in everything we do, for everyone who joins our mission. In fact, we embrace it.
We invite you to take the walk of your life - with NAMIWalks. Each participant will stand by you and walk by your side, every step of the way.
Together, we will make a powerful change in our community. "Mental Health for All," here we come.
Don't wait another moment to add your name to our movement. The people who need the help that you empower cannot afford to wait. No matter their mental health challenge, they stand to benefit greatly by your decisiveness today.
It's a walk, a very special walk. And it's a lifetime's journey - the lifetimes you will change by joining us today.
This is your NAMIWalks moment.
Firearm Safety Event & Resource Fair
Together with Representative Suzanne Ness, Senator Donald DeWitte and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, the McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force will be holding a firearm safety event to distribute free firearm safes and cable gun locks, while supplies last.
Additional organizations will be present to share their resources as well!
Never Walk Alone
Never Walk Alone is a is a non-competitive awareness walk providing a chance to honor those who have died by suicide and to hear stories of healing a hope for the future. All funds raised at this event stay in McHenry County to support suicide prevention programs and support for survivors.
All funds raised at this event stay in McHenry County to support suicide prevention programs and support for survivors.
Event Details:
9:00am: Registration opens
9:45am: Program
10:00am: Walk
11:00am: See you next year!
Virtual CALM Conversations
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a one-hour presentation intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health and suicide prevention and focuses on how to talk with at-risk individuals.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA
Virtual CALM Training for Providers
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means(CALM) is an evidence based training and powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy.
Free IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA. CME/CEUs for physicians and nurses are pending.
Monthly McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force
This is the monthly meeting invite for the MCSPTF meetings, held the third Thursday of every month. The in person portion of these meetings are currently being held in Conference Room E/F at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.
Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting virtually:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83970677328
Community Connections Conference
Rise & Thrive Together: Transform Challenges into Opportunities
Veteran’s Trivia Night
Calling all veterans, spouses and supporters!
Join us for a FREE, fun-filled evening of trivia in your honor. Come solo or bring a team — no cost, no pressure, just good times and great company.
Thursday, September 4, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm The Other Side - 135 Beardsley St, Crystal Lake
Prizes for top team Light snacks & refreshments provided
Register Today Space is Limited!
Event is sponsored by Crystal Lake VFW, Crystal Lake American Legion, Grand Victorian, Visiting Angels, and Assure Home Healthcare
Get Event Tickets Here.