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Nicasa Behavioral Health Services outpatient offices will be CLOSED on 11/6/2026 for mandatory staff training. There will be no services provided except Bridge House. Please visit our Additional Resources page for support during this closure.

Attention: We are excited to announce we have moved our 1113 Greenwood, Waukegan to 1616 Grand Ave, Suite C, Waukegan effective 10/05/2026.

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  • October 8, 2026

    Community Services / Coalitions, Family, Harm Reduction/Deflection, Mental Health, Peer, Recovery, Social Services, Substance Use, Treatment

    10 Things Your DAF Will Do Today – DAF Day 2026

    It Takes A Community Nicasa Behavioral Health Services has so many reasons to be proud [...]

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  • Red Ribbon Week 2026: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.

    September 30, 2026

    Gambling, Mental Health, Recovery, Substance Use

    Red Ribbon Week 2026: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.

    Every October, Red Ribbon Week brings schools, families, and communities together around an important [...]

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  • September 1, 2026

    Gambling, Mental Health, Recovery, Substance Use

    National Recovery Month: Expanding the Conversation

    September is National Recovery Month, a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and progress of [...]

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  • BIPOC Mental Health Month: Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health Stigma

    July 13, 2026

    Education, Mental Health

    BIPOC Mental Health Month: Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health Stigma

    Every July, BIPOC Mental Health Month, also known as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority [...]

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  • Pride Month for Families

    June 1, 2026

    Mental Health, Teen/Youth

    Pride Month for Families: How to Listen, Learn & Stand With Your Child

    Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, identity, and the freedom to be [...]

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  • Mental Health Awareness and Prevention

    May 1, 2026

    Community Services / Coalitions, Mental Health, Prevention

    Why Mental Health Awareness Is a Prevention Strategy

    Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month and National Prevention Week invite communities to look [...]

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  • Understanding Co-Occurring Mental Health and Gambling Disorders

    April 21, 2026

    Gambling, Mental Health

    Understanding Co-Occurring Mental Health and Gambling Disorders

    Mental Health Awareness Month is an important time to reflect on the complex ways [...]

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  • More Than a Gamble: How Problem Gambling & Other Behavioral Health Services Intersect

    March 2, 2026

    Education, Gambling, Mental Health, Substance Use

    More Than a Gamble: How Problem Gambling & Other Behavioral Health Services Intersect

    Problem gambling is often misunderstood as simply a financial issue or a bad habit. [...]

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  • Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month: Key Information for Teens and Families

    February 2, 2026

    Education, Mental Health, Prevention, Teen/Youth

    Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month: Key Information for Teens and Families

    Relationships can be exciting and meaningful, but they also come with challenges. Every relationship [...]

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  • Caring for Yourself: Preventing Burnout During the Holidays

    November 12, 2025

    Education, Mental Health

    Caring for Yourself: Preventing Burnout During the Holidays

    The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but [...]

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