Join Orland Township for Minds Matter 2025

Orland Park, IL — Orland Township Youth & Family Services invites the community to come together for Minds Matter 2025, a powerful and inspiring evening dedicated to raising awareness and honoring the importance of mental health. The event will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, beginning at 6:30 PM.

Minds Matter transcends a simple gathering; it's a heartfelt celebration of resilience, remembrance, and community connection. A highlight of the evening will be an emotionally charged lantern lighting ceremony, where we come together to honor and commemorate loved ones affected by mental health challenges.

Guests will enjoy an uplifting atmosphere filled with:

• Live music to inspire and energize
• Delicious food from local vendors, like Heinie McCarthy's Chicken, Papa Joe’s, Frankie’s, and more

• Interactive booths featuring self-care resources and wellness services
• Family-friendly fun in an inclusive, welcoming space

Participants will have valuable opportunities to connect directly with mental health organizations and support services, fostering meaningful relationships and accessing essential resources for individuals and families.

Our community vendors who will be on site include:

• Al-Anon Family Groups
• Arbonne International
• Brannigan Chiropractic Center
• Children on a Mission Life Coaching
• Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
• Cook County Sheriff's Office - Community Support Services
• Cook County Sheriff's Police Department Treatment Response Team.
• Grace in Love Ministries
• Heart of Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
• Josephine's Way
• Lotus Healing Wellness Center
• Mosaic Counseling & Wellness
• Nave Wellness Center
• Nourish Herb & Acupuncture
• Orland Township
• Profoundly Improving Lives
• Victress, A Wellness Center for Women
• Wild Orchid Counseling
• Endeavor Health Outpatient - Mokena
• Shatterproof
• The Heart of Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
• The OCD & Anxiety Center
• The Thriving You
• Thousand Branches Wellness
• Trinity Services - The Living Room

Tickets are just $15 and include: food, live music, a lantern for the ceremony, and a beautiful forget-me-not plant to take home as a reminder of our collective commitment to mental wellness.

Tickets can easily be purchased online at orlandtownship.org/mindsmatter. A portion of the proceeds will benefit NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), furthering their crucial work in mental health advocacy, education, and support.

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady shares, "Minds Matter is an opportunity for our community to come together in support of mental health, share our stories, and take a step toward healing. By attending, you're honoring those who have faced challenges and strengthening our community’s commitment to mental well-being. It’s a chance to connect with others, raise awareness, and contribute to a more compassionate and supportive environment for all."

Whether you're honoring a loved one, seeking support, or simply standing in solidarity, your presence makes a difference. Let’s come together to shine a light on mental health and strengthen the bonds within our community.

Want to get involved or contribute? Contact Gina at (708) 403-4222 or email ginac@orlandtownship.org.

Orland Township Youth & Family Services is dedicated to offering high-quality counseling services to individuals and families from all walks of life. Through personalized support, their mission is to help community members navigate life’s challenges, improve mental health, and foster positive relationships. Services are available to people of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances.

For more information on counseling services, please call (708) 403-4222 or visit the Orland Township office. For the latest news and updates, please visit www.orlandtownship.org.