Step Into the Conversation: You Are Not Alone
2026-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Centerstone Alton – Edwards Street, 2615 Edwards Street, Alton, IL, 62002, United States
Step Into the Conversation: You Are Not Alone

Join Centerstone in Alton this Mental Health Awareness Month for a community event centered on connection, awareness, and hope.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Alton, Illinois
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
Public Event

Event Details

Location
Centerstone Alton – Edwards Street, 2615 Edwards Street, Alton, IL 62002

About This Event

This gathering recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month and invites the community to come together for a meaningful afternoon focused on connection, awareness, and hope.

Event Highlights

The program includes an official Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation reading and the unveiling of The Weight of the Shadow, a sculpture by Ariana Berman commissioned by Lucas McKenney.

Support Message

Mental health affects us all, and no one should have to carry that weight alone. Support is available through Centerstone and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Quick Details

When: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
Where: Centerstone Alton – Edwards Street
Audience: Open to all community members

Why Attend

The event is designed to encourage conversations that matter, reduce stigma, and remind people in the community that they are not alone.

Featured Artwork

The Weight of the Shadow reflects the unseen emotional burdens many people carry and serves as an invitation to pause, check in, and start conversations that can make a difference.

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Seeking Safety Group Therapy
2026-05-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual event
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based skills group tailored to women who have experienced trauma or substance use. Seeking Safety offers 25 topics, each representing coping skills relevant to trauma and substance use disorder, such as healthy relationships, healing from anger, and recovery thinking.
To promote a safe and effective treatment group, this event is only open to individuals who identify as female.
In order to receive a certificate of completion, participants are expected to complete ten sessions.
Topics can be completed in any order, so you can join the group at any time.

Every Thursday
Beginning January 8, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT
Register with the form below

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.” Hellen Keller

To register for the group, please complete the form below:

Tobacco Free Group
2026-05-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Centerstone Alton – Edwards Street, 2615 Edwards Street, Alton, IL, 62002, United States
This evidence‑based group is designed to teach practical skills, increase motivation, and support members in reducing tobacco use and breaking free from a highly harmful habit. The group focuses on building healthier routines and encouraging engagement in treatment and meaningful activities.
Who can Join?
All individuals in Centerstone services are welcome, including:

Individuals who are currently using tobacco and feeling curious about change.
Those who have recently tried to quit and want additional support.
People who need or want to stop using tobacco for health, personal, or other reasons.

Group Facilitators:

Kelly Van (Kelly.Van@centerstone.org)
Angela Shewmake (Angela.Shewmake@centerstone.org)
Melissa Freand (Melissa.Freand@centerstone.org)

Interested?
Contact one of the group facilitators or your counselor.

Every Monday
Beginning January 12, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT
Virtually via Zoom
Contact Group facilitators for Zoom link

Every Thursday
Beginning January 8, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT
Centerstone Alton Office
2615 Edwards St., Alton, Illinois 62002

On The Line: Treating Children Via Telehealth
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual event
Register For The Zoom Training
*This session is intended for residents of Tennessee.
Register For The Zoom Training

Synopsis of Training:
This live training focuses on providing tele-mental health services to child and adolescent clients. Participants will learn setting the stage for tele-mental health with children, adolescents and their families, including discussion of considerations such as informed consent, environmental and technological considerations, and confidentiality. Participants will explore ways to build rapport with child and adolescent clients receiving tele-mental health services. Finally participants will identify ways to help create and maintain engagement in tele-mental health services, including information about interventions. This training qualifies for one hour of CE credit. Participants will have a chance to complete an evaluation at the end of the training to obtain a CE certificate.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss how to get started/setting the stage for telehealth with child and adolescent clients
Explore ideas for rapport building with child and adolescent clients via telehealth
Examine ways to maintain/increase engagement from child and adolescent telehealth clients

The Centerstone Research Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7204. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centerstone Research Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of programs.

Tobacco Free Group (Virtual)
2026-05-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual event

On The Line: Suicide Prevention - Working with Youth and Families
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual event
Register For The Zoom Training
*This session is intended for residents of Tennessee.
Register For The Zoom Training

Synopsis of Training:

This live training covers how to recognize suicide risk in youth through the lens of the interpersonal theory of suicide. Participants will learn about the main drivers of suicide and ways to help support families of youth at risk for suicide.
Learning Objectives:

Identify the three main drivers of suicide
Understand how to recognize these drivers in youth.
Review strategies to help support parents/families of youth at risk for suicide.

The Centerstone Research Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7204. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Centerstone Research Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of programs.

Accept Zero 5K (Kansas City Region)
2026-04-19 | Waterfall Park, Independence, MO, 4501 S. Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO, 64055, United States
You Are Invited!
Accept Zero 5K (Kansas City Region)

Accept Zero is a family-friendly 5k walk/run to raise awareness and provide support for suicide prevention, to celebrate life, and to honor and remember those who have lost their lives to suicide. All funds raised are used in the community to provide education and support towards the goal of zero suicides. This race will become Life Story next year, once the region rebrands.

Date:Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time:Packet Pickup 7:30 AM | Youth Fun Run 8:30 AM | Run/Walk Start 9:00 AM
Location:Waterfall Park, 4501 S. Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO 64055

8th annual race
Youth Fun Run and photo opportunities with KC Wolf
Custom diecast finisher medals
Age-group place medals
Newly designed t-shirts
$150 Visa gift card to top male and female finisher
Event emceed by Rachel Ripp from KMBC 9 News

Register Now

For more information:
Use code AcceptZero at checkout for $10 off per registrant.

Open to all community members.

Community of HOPE
2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual event
Community of HOPE
Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences

Centerstone is offering their HOPE Champions to facilitate free monthly one-hour virtual meetings for community partners, including foster parents, who want to take a deeper dive into implementing the Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) framework to promote Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) for children.
The group will come together each month to talk about HOPE, share lessons learned, problem-solve challenges, and co-create the agenda topics for the next month.
Schedule
3rd Thursday of every month at 11 am CST via Zoom from July 17, 2025, to June 18, 2026
Contact
Interested in attending? Please contact Kimberly Young:

Kimberly Young

(931) 490-1580

kimberly.young@centerstone.org
