Community Youth Network to Host 5th Annual Gala at Deer Path Inn

Community Youth Network (CYN) will host its 5th Annual Gala on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Deer Path Inn in Lake Forest.

The annual event will bring together community leaders, businesses, supporters, and advocates to help expand access to mental health services for children, teens, adults, and families throughout Lake County and surrounding communities.

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CYN provides counseling, school-based therapy, crisis intervention, mentoring, restorative practices, and family support services designed to meet people where they are. Nearly 90% of clients receive services at little or no cost.

“Mental health support should be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances,” said Gail Weil, Chief Executive Officer of CYN. “The gala is an opportunity for the community to come together to help ensure individuals and families can access care when they need it most.”

The evening will feature dinner, entertainment, raffles, and CYN’s popular Champagne Diamond Raffle sponsored by Bay Area Diamond Company. Guests who purchase a champagne glass will have a 1-in-100 chance to win a genuine one-carat mined diamond.

CYN partners with around 20 schools and serves thousands of individuals each year through programs focused on increasing access to care and reducing barriers to mental health services.

Sponsorship opportunities and event tickets are now available for businesses and community organizations interested in supporting the event.

For sponsorship information or event details, visit https://www.cyncounseling.org or contact Janet Gow, Chief Development Officer, at janetg@cyncounseling.org or 847-548-6000 ext. 080.

About Community Youth Network
Founded in 1978, Community Youth Network (CYN) Counseling Center provides accessible, quality mental health services for children, teens, adults, and families across multiple counties. CYN offers counseling, school-based therapy, crisis intervention, therapeutic mentoring, parenting support, community education, and employee assistance services while working to expand access to care and reduce stigma surrounding mental health.