The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) has launched Connect with Kane: Learn, Grow, Thrive, a year-long campaign to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, and help residents learn how to access local mental health and substance use resources.
The campaign will provide informational resources for residents, including myths and facts about mental health, how to access care in the community, affordability strategies, and tools to support family and friends in prioritizing their own mental health. In addition, toolkits for community partners will focus on combating stigma, connecting people with professional care or self-help options, and fostering a supportive environment. Over the course of the year, the department will focus on key issues like youth mental health, suicide prevention, substance use treatment, and harm reduction.…