Linden Oaks Music Fest to support mental health awareness

Linden Oaks Behavioral Health will host the Mill Street Music Fest on Sunday, September 20, 1 – 6 p.m. at the Linden Oaks Outpatient Center, 1335 N. Mill St. in Naperville. The event is free, open to the community and for all ages with the goal of creating and supporting mental health awareness through fun, family-friendly activities.

Music Fest will feature local bands; kids activities, including face painting, a moon jump, games and prizes, and the School of Rock Instrument Petting Zoo for kids to explore musical instruments; healthy mind and stress-relieving activities for all ages, including art, meditation and music demonstrations; and food – hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream and cotton candy.

Live music line-up:

· 1 p.m. – The Acoustics (classical favorites)

· 1:40 p.m. – The Stu Show (interactive kids show)

· 2:15 p.m. – School of Rock (hits from the ‘60s to today)

· 3:15 p.m. – The Core (rock n’ roll classics)

· 4:15 p.m. – Semple (guitar acoustics)

· 5:00 p.m. – Mike and Joe (pop/rock favorites)

For more information and to register, visit www.lindenoaks.org/millstreet.

Linden Oaks Behavioral Health offers specialized mental health programs for adolescents, adults and older adults. The Joint Commission has recognized Linden Oaks with the Gold Seal of Approval for commitment to excellence in the treatment of addiction, anxiety care, bipolar disorders, dementia, depression, eating disorders and self-injury.

Linden Oaks provides care at a 108-bed hospital on Edward Hospital’s Naperville campus and outpatient offices in Elmhurst (in partnership with Elmhurst Hospital), Naperville, Plainfield, St. Charles, Woodridge and Yorkville. Linden Oaks also manages behavioral health services for Northwest Community Healthcare.

For more information, visit www.lindenoaks.org. For immediate assistance and a free and confidential mental health assessment, call the Linden Oaks 24/7 Help Line at (630) 305-5027.