The Happier Hour Mental Health Policy Mixer
Join us in creating real change for mental health in our community.
The Community Mental Health Project is a grassroots movement that leverages public awareness and civic engagement to advocate for inclusive, community-centered public policies that prioritize mental health and people living with substance use disorder and developmental disabilities.
Join us at The Happier Hour Mental Health Policy Mixer as we celebrate a year of progress in mental health policy alongside elected officials and build momentum for what’s next.
We are 100% volunteer-run, so every dollar goes directly toward creating change right here at home.
If you are unable to attend, please consider contributing to our work. Your donation helps us:
- Advocate for policy change that expands access to mental health services.
- Educate and mobilize residents to engage with local boards and elected leaders.
- Host community events and trainings that reduce stigma and increase civic participation.
Thank you for standing with us to build happier, healthier communities.
Justin O'Rourke, President
Debbie Ward Price, Treasurer
Dayna Prochaska, Secretary
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To donate by check, please email your reservation request to info@cmhproject.org, and mail your contribution to:
The Community Mental Health Project
529 S. Benton Street
Palatine, IL 60067
Make checks payable to The Community Mental Health Project.
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Some of our past, current, and future projects include:
Advocacy
đź’šAdvocating for Palatine Township's issuance of a full mental health board tax levy and expansion of human needs funding.
đź’šAdvocating for increased access to mental health services by increasing minimum insurance compensation for mental health treatment (HB1085).
đź’šAdvocating for a pilot overdose prevention site in Illinois (HB2929).
Awareness
đź’š Advising northwest suburban communities establishing their own Community Mental Health Boards
đź’šPartnering with community organizations like LGBTQ+ Center Lake County and Northwest Suburban Pride & Action Network to deliver an informational program on gender identity and allyship
đź’šPresenting on community advocacy at City of Support's annual "Let's Meet" Parent Retreat.
đź’šPartnering with Live4Lali to host community naloxone training
đź’šHosting an expert panel on youth emotional dysregulation and community-based strategies to address it.
Action
đź’š Passing Palatine Township's Community Mental Health Board Referendum.
đź’šMobilizing support for allied action defending LGBTQ+ youth, people who are unhoused, and our immigrant neighbors.
đź’šHosting a northwest suburbs candidate mental health forum
đź’šIssuing endorsement of pro-mental-health candidates
And a little service...
đź’šOrganizing a month-long socks, underwear, and diapers drive for Journeys | The Road Home homeless shelter.
đź’šInstalling public naloxone distribution boxes
Contribution rules
- By making a contribution, you attest that the contribution is made from your own funds or the funds of an authorizing corporation or other entity, and the funds are not being provided by any other person or entity.