Progress Center invites you to a QPR Mental Health Training session. QPR stands for "Question, Persuade, Refer" and is an effective method of recognizing suicide warnings and preventing suicide. Anyone can take the training for free. Presented by the Kenneth Young Center at Progress Center’s Forest Park office, QPR training is highly recommended for care providers, case managers,…
Join Progress Center's Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. Email or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link.
The Dynamic People With Disabilities Support Group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the Progress Center Blue Island office. Progress Center is on the third floor within Moraine Valley Community College at 12940 Western Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406. You can participate in person or on Zoom. Please email…
Resident Solidarity Group All current and former nursing-home residents and other institution residents along with any allies are welcome. The purpose of these meetings is to provide a safe space in which you can come together with friends, residents from other nursing homes and organizers to discuss your lives, current experiences and strategies for action…
Home Service Support Group This group is a great opportunity to hear from other people that use Personal Assistant services. Discuss and learn how to hire and maintain your PA(s), issues and successes. This group meets on the LAST FRIDAY of every month (4th or 5th Friday). Contact Art Johnson for more information and the…
Artists with disabilities and independent living allies of all expressions, interests, and experience are welcome to join together at our peer support art group, every Friday, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park at the Progress Center large meeting room for fellowship, freedom of expression, independent living, lots of…
Join our Community Check-In Group, where you can meet and connect with others with disabilities who share similar interests and experiences. The group provides an opportunity to: Build new friendships and expand your social network. Discuss disability-related issues, resources, and current events. Learn about programs and services available in the community. Help plan and participate in…
Non-Apparent / Hidden Disabilities Support Group The group is for people with hidden, invisible, or nonapparent disabilities, even dynamic disabilities (fluctuating, episodic, sometimes called “not always” disabilities). These are physical, mental, or neurological conditions not obvious from a person's appearance. Examples include chronic pain, diabetes, learning differences like dyslexia, autism, mental health conditions like depression,…
Join Progress Center's Job Readiness Support Group. This group of job seekers meets in person at our Forest Park office and over Zoom every Tuesday at noon. Email or call Arlinda Wallace at awallace@progresscil.org or 708-209-1500 for more information and the Zoom link.
Resident Solidarity Group All current and former nursing-home residents and other institution residents along with any allies are welcome. The purpose of these meetings is to provide a safe space in which you can come together with friends, residents from other nursing homes and organizers to discuss your lives, current experiences and strategies for action…
Artists with disabilities and independent living allies of all expressions, interests, and experience are welcome to join together at our peer support art group, every Friday, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 7521 Madison Street in Forest Park at the Progress Center large meeting room for fellowship, freedom of expression, independent living, lots of…
Join our Community Check-In Group, where you can meet and connect with others with disabilities who share similar interests and experiences. The group provides an opportunity to: Build new friendships and expand your social network. Discuss disability-related issues, resources, and current events. Learn about programs and services available in the community. Help plan and participate in…