Virtual | Feed Your Mind Series | In Their Corner: Supporting Young Athletes' Mental Health
Sports can be one of the best things in a young person's life. They offer friendship, confidence, structure, and a sense of belonging. Research shows that playing sports can protect young people's mental health. That said, today's youth sports world looks very different than it used to, and many young athletes are feeling the pressure.
Join No Shame On U and Monica Chernoff, MS, LMFT, and Clinical Advisory Board Member of The Hidden Opponent, for a conversation about the mental health of young athletes, from middle schoolers to college players. Monica will cover:
The real benefits of sports for mental health
The trends and pressures young athletes are facing right now
Warning signs of stress, burnout, and anxiety to watch for
Practical ways parents, coaches, and caring adults can support the young athletes in their lives
Resources for when a young person is struggling
Monica is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with kids and youth athletes. She serves on the Clinical Advisory Board of The Hidden Opponent, a national nonprofit focused on student-athlete mental health. She is also a former swimmer, a college water polo player at Occidental College, and a member of the Philippine national team. She brings both clinical expertise and firsthand experience of the joys and pressures of competitive sports.
This free virtual Feed Your Mind session is open to everyone: parents, caregivers, coaches, educators, and anyone who cares about young people. Bring your questions for a moderated Q&A at the end.
FREE & VIRTUAL
Register HERE!
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Grieving a Loss to Suicide
A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.
Co-led by Leah Shefsky, LCSW, and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss. This group is co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) and No Shame on U.
This event is free to participate but registration is required. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Grieving a Loss to Suicide
A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.
Co-led by Leah Shefsky, LCSW, and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss. This group is co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) and No Shame on U.
This event is free to participate but registration is required. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Grieving a Loss to Suicide
A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.
Co-led by Leah Shefsky, LCSW, and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss. This group is co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) and No Shame on U.
This event is free to participate but registration is required. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.
Feed Your Mind Series | Virtual Program | Prepared, Not Perfect: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Teens
Prepared, Not Perfect: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Teens
Wish you had the right words when a hard conversation with a teen comes up? You're not alone, and you don't have to be perfect.
Presented by Susie Wexler of MAP Consulting, we'll build a toolbox of practical strategies for approaching difficult conversations with adolescents. Drawing on a social work-informed approach, this session offers empathy and support for the real work of staying connected with teens, even when the topics are hard. We'll talk about how these conversations can strain relationships and how to navigate them with more confidence and less fear of "getting it wrong."
This workshop is for anyone who supports teens: parents, grandparents, caregivers, mentors, educators, coaches, and more.
FREE & VIRTUAL
You will receive your Zoom link after you register.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Grieving a Loss to Suicide
A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.
Co-led by Leah Shefsky, LCSW, and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss. This group is co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) and No Shame on U.
This event is free to participate but registration is required. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.
Coping with Curveballs: Practical Strategies for Well-being
Life brings unexpected challenges, and we do not have to navigate them alone.
Join JCFS Chicago, in partnership with The Hinda Institute and No Shame On U, for Coping With Curveballs: Practical Strategies for Well-Being. Facilitated by Bracha Jakofsky, LCSW, and Rabbi Dr. Joseph S. Ozarowski, BCC, this supportive virtual workshop will help participants identify personal coping strategies and develop practical tools to support well-being for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Event Details
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. CT
- Virtual
Register: www.hindahelps.com/coping
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Grieving a Loss to Suicide
A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.
Co-led by Leah Shefsky, LCSW, and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss. This group is co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) and No Shame on U.
This event is free to participate but registration is required. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Grieving a Loss to Suicide
A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.
Co-led by Leah Shefsky, LCSW, and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss. This group is co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) and No Shame on U.
This event is free to participate but registration is required. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Grieving a Loss to Suicide
A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.
Co-led by Leah Shefsky, LCSW, and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss. This group is co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) and No Shame on U.
This event is free to participate but registration is required. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.
Coffee & Conversations: Let's Talk About Mental Health
FREE to ATTEND!
Come for the whole time or drop in anytime between 1-4pm!
Drinks available for purchase.
We will raffle off from those who pre-register 5 FREE DRINKS!
Register HERE!
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Feed Your Mind | Virtual | Picking Battles: An Introduction to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
Picking Battles: An Introduction to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
Do you find yourself picking at your skin, pulling your hair, or biting your nails, sometimes without even realizing it? You're not alone, and there's no shame in it.
Join No Shame On U for our next Feed Your Mind workshop, where we'll take a closer look at Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), a group of compulsive, self-grooming behaviors that can cause physical damage to the body and are classified as obsessive-compulsive related disorders. Whether they show up as skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting, or something similar, BFRBs are often habitual, stress-driven, and genuinely hard to stop, even when you want to.
In this session, you'll learn:
What BFRBs are and why they happen
When it's time to seek support — and what that can look like
Where and how to get help in a way that feels manageable
This event is free and open to everyone — whether you are navigating these behaviors yourself, a parent or caregiver seeking answers, or an educator or counselor looking to better support the people in your care.
Our presenter, Ira Finkel, LCSW, CCATP, C-SSWS, Owner & Therapist at Anxiety Professionals of Illinois, PLLC
FREE & VIRTUAL
Register HERE!
Grieving a Loss to Suicide
A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.
Co-led by Leah Shefsky, LCSW, and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss. This group is co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) and No Shame on U.
This event is free to participate but registration is required. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Feed Your Mind Series | More Than a Best Friend: Dogs as Mental Health Support
More Than a Best Friend: Dogs as Mental Health Support
Can a dog really support your mental health? The answer is a resounding yes — and the science and stories behind it might just change how you think about wellness. Join us for our session featuring Canines 4 Comfort, a organiztion that places specially trained dogs with individuals, schools, and first responder teams to support mental health treatment and wellness — all free of charge.
What You'll Learn:
The difference between Psychiatric Service Dogs, Facility/Comfort Dogs, and Emotional Support Dogs
How dogs are trained to assist people living with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder
How facility dogs support students in schools
What the process looks like to access services
This event is free and open to everyone — whether you're exploring options for yourself or someone you love, or you're simply curious about the powerful connection between dogs and human well-being.
Register HERE!
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Grieving a Loss to Suicide
A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.
Co-led by Leah Shefsky, LCSW, and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss. This group is co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) and No Shame on U.
This event is free to participate but registration is required. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Feed Your Mind Series | Help! Once-a-Week Therapy Isn't Cutting It for My Child
Help! Once-a-Week Therapy Isn't Cutting It for My Child
As a parent or caregiver, watching your child struggle with their mental health can feel overwhelming — especially when weekly therapy still doesn't seem to be enough. This session is designed to help you understand when it's time to seek additional support, and what options are available to help your child thrive.
Presented by Christine Hazelett, LCPC, ATR, Clinical Director of Clarity Clinic, Evanston, this interactive program will walk caregivers through the signs that a child or teen may need a higher level of mental health care, and demystify the pathways beyond traditional weekly therapy. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) — what they look like, who they're designed for, and how they can provide the structure, consistency, and community young people need to stabilize and heal.
Participants will learn:
How to recognize warning signs that weekly therapy may not be meeting your child's needs
The difference between Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)
How these programs work alongside — not instead of — your child's existing care
Practical next steps for families ready to explore higher levels of support
Seeking more help for your child is a sign of love, courage, and commitment to their well-being. Join us for an honest, stigma-free conversation about getting kids and teens the support they deserve.
FREE and VIRTUAL
Via ZOOM
Register HERE!
Grieving a Loss to Suicide
A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.
Co-led by Leah Shefsky, LCSW, and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss. This group is co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) and No Shame on U.
This event is free to participate but registration is required. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.
Support Group for Individual with Adult Loved Ones with Mental Health Conditions
Free weekly support group.
Caring for an adult with a chronic mental illness can be challenging. Through community, we can create a network of support and resources to help us manage this situation with grace and love. Join Bonnie Lane and No Shame On U as we come together to support each other and strengthen ourselves.
This group is facilitated by Bonnie Lane, MS of The Family Support Services
For more information about this group email nsou@nsou.org.
FREE Registration HERE.
Feed Your Mind Series | Camp Ready: Preparing Your Child (and Yourself) for the Emotional Journey of Camp
Camp Ready: Preparing Your Child (and Yourself) for the Emotional Journey of Camp
As families prepare for summer camp, it's essential to recognize that camp is more than activities and fun—it's a transformative developmental experience that stretches new emotional muscles. Join No Shame On U and Consulting Camp LLC for an essential conversation about the emotional landscape of overnight camp and how to support your child's mental health.
In this session, we'll explore:
Common mental health experiences at camp (homesickness, anxiety, social challenges) and why they're a normal part of growth
How to evaluate camp fit through a mental health lens—asking the right questions about emotional support systems, staff training, and communication protocols
Practical strategies to prepare your child emotionally, including what to discuss before they go and how to build resilience tools
Healthy communication boundaries that support independence while staying connected
How to manage your own emotions as a parent during separation
Whether you're a first-time camp family or a seasoned camp parent, you'll leave with actionable tools to partner with your child's camp community and support both your child's growth and your own well-being throughout the camp experience.
Presented by: Dr. Anat S. Geva, Director of Strategic Initiatives, No Shame On U, and Jamie Sirkin, LCSW, Camp Director & Child Well-Being Advocate, Founder of Consulting Camp LLC
FREE & VIRTUAL
Register HERE!