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“I Can Finally Be Myself” – The Woodstock Independent

Feb 19, 2025 Comments Off on “I Can Finally Be Myself” – The Woodstock Independent
November 16 @ 5:53 pm

The home that Sammi, Kris, Jacki,and Brittany share is a C.ommunityIntegrated Living Arrangement, orCILA home. Read the full article HERE

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Caregivers Need a Boost Too – Chicago Sun Times

Feb 3, 2025 Comments Off on Caregivers Need a Boost Too – Chicago Sun Times
November 16 @ 5:53 pm

This transformation to our economy begs for human-centered work to be highly valued, and investment in care-based service can shape the future culture of our communities. The cost of ignoring well-known labor shortages in nursing, elder care and care for disabled people is escalating. Consider the direct service professionals in…

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Wintrust Business Lunch – WGN Radio 720

Jan 31, 2025 Comments Off on Wintrust Business Lunch – WGN Radio 720
November 16 @ 5:53 pm

Hollis Gorrie, Clearbrook COO, joins John to talk about what Clearbrook does, who they serve, the typical client who seeks their work, the various ways they help individuals, how they are funded and if there is concern about funding with the new administration, and the new Community Mental Health Center…

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New Facility Opens Doors in Libertyville – Lake County Sun (Chicago Tribune)

Jan 31, 2025 Comments Off on New Facility Opens Doors in Libertyville – Lake County Sun (Chicago Tribune)
November 16 @ 5:53 pm

Clearbrook celebrated the opening of its Community Mental Health Center at 1659 Northwind Blvd. on Wednesday afternoon. The 1,600-square-foot facility is open to all Lake County residents, and provides mental health support for children and adults, as well as existing Clearbrook clients. Read the full article HERE

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McHenry County sales tax hike was meant to fund mental health – Northwest Herald

Jan 4, 2025 Comments Off on McHenry County sales tax hike was meant to fund mental health – Northwest Herald
November 16 @ 5:53 pm

As a large agency, Clearbrook is able to draw from many funding sources including through community development block grants, the United Way, the Community Foundation for McHenry County and private donors to raise funds. Every piece is important, and the mental health board funding is key to supporting many local…

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Jessica Smart Lives the Special Needs Journey – Quintessential Barrington

Nov 4, 2024 Comments Off on Jessica Smart Lives the Special Needs Journey – Quintessential Barrington
November 16 @ 5:53 pm

Clearbrook’s CEO has personal experience with the special needs community. Read more HERE.

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Lunchbreak: Banana Cream Pie – WGN9

Oct 4, 2024 Comments Off on Lunchbreak: Banana Cream Pie – WGN9
November 16 @ 5:53 pm

Homebased services client, Paige, partnered with Chef Omilinsky from Daisies to create a banana cream pie recipe. Watch the full segment HERE.

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Step It Up for Clearbrook 5K – FOX 32 Chicago

Sep 18, 2024 Comments Off on Step It Up for Clearbrook 5K – FOX 32 Chicago
November 16 @ 5:53 pm

Clearbrook CEO, Jessica Smart, and Clearbrook clients, Michelle and Donna, had an interview with FOX 32 Chicago to discuss the annual Step It Up walk/run. Watch the segment HERE

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Ducks, Ducks, Loose – WGN 9

Aug 7, 2024 Comments Off on Ducks, Ducks, Loose – WGN 9
November 16 @ 5:53 pm

Ashley, a Clearbook client served through home-based services, was a Duck Derby ambassador and featured on WGN 9 News. Watch the full segment HERE.

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Shining Star Ball – Quintessential Barrington

Jul 15, 2024 Comments Off on Shining Star Ball – Quintessential Barrington
November 16 @ 5:53 pm

The Shining Star Ball raised over $1.2 Million. Read the full article HERE

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