Our mission is to empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health and emotional wellness in their children through educational programming, access to resources, and peer support.
LET'S CATCH UP: AUGUST 2025
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
From Snapchat to Self-Esteem
Learn how to navigate your child’s digital world with confidence. Join CATCH as we welcome local therapist and parent, Dr. Rachel Riley Fancher, as our speaker for our first educational program of the school year.
Parent of tweens/teens reset unhealthy habits now
Any parent who’s ever thought: “I have no idea how to handle this.”
Learn How To...
Spot the hidden dangers of social media
Stop the battles over screen time
Teach your kids to question what they see online
Get practical fixes for FOMO, cyberbullying, and sleep struggles
Start tough conversations (violence, drugs, porn) with confidence
What You'll Walk Away With
You'll leave:
Clearer on the digital risks
Calmer about how to handle issues
More confident so you can guide your child toward balance
A generous grant from the Northbrook Woman’s Club supports this programming.
Ask a Psychiatrist (No White Coat Required)
We’re teaming up with North Star Behavioral Health to film a special North Star Conversations Q&A featuring psychiatrists Drs. Rebecca Cho and Brandon Gimbel.
This Q&A will explore how psychiatrists think about treatment, parenting challenges, and complex decisions. Please note: This is not a forum for medical or medication-specific advice.
CATCH Blogs are back! These new blogs share raw, powerful stories from recent grads on resilience, purpose, and redefining ‘normal.’ You’ll be inspired by their courage and honesty. They remind us that mental health journeys are deeply personal, yet universally human. Read their stories and see why hope grows when we speak out.
In Real Life:
Finding Strength in Community
Mental health isn’t just about feeling good; it’s about being able to show up for yourself and others.... read more
In Real Life:
From Survival to Purpose
The bullying had worn me down to nothing. I was a ghost in my own life.... read more.
Are your child's mental health struggles impacting you and your family? Are you wondering how to start finding help?
Sign up and a CATCH volunteer will reach out to schedule a time to talk, meet for a cup of coffee, or go for a walk to give you a chance to share what's going on and learn how CATCH can support you.
Looking for professional support?
CATCH is here to help you find a mental health provider.
Look through our lists of providers or send a confidential email to CATCH, and we will provide you with names of trusted practices that might meet your needs.
VOLUNTEER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Help CATCH change lives. Just a few hours a month can bring connection and hope to families in need. Volunteer to:
Over the summer, Dr. Lisa Novak sat down with Dr. Brandon Gimbel as a guest on his NORTHSTAR CONVERSATIONS series. During their time together, Dr. Novak shared the inspiration behind CATCH, how we support parents, and how someone can get involved. Watch the CATCH series here. You can also see their conversation about neuropsychological testing here.
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