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: A NEW YEAR 2025

Happy new year! We hope you took time to reset, unplug, and rest over the last couple of weeks. We are excited to share details about our 2025 educational programs and events. Read on and mark you calendars for these dates!

DATES TO REMEMBER

• February 11th 12pm Lunch and Learn Webinar
• February 28th 5pm Pickle for a Purpose Fundraiser
• March 11th 12pm Lunch and Learn Webinar
• April 5th 8am 5K for CATCH Fundraiser
• Late April 7pm In-Person Event with Doug Bolton

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Lunch and Learn Webinar
Overparenting Unplugged: How to Let Kids Thrive with, Dr. Andrea Goddard, PsyD

February 11th, 2025
12-1pm
Webinar via ZOOM

Are you ready to rethink what it means to support your kids? Join us for a Lunch & Learn inspired by Emily Oster’s new podcast, Raising Parents, where we’ll tackle the challenges of overparenting in today’s world. In this interactive session, we’ll dive into why the culture of helicopter parenting isn’t working and how we can shift toward a healthier, more empowering approach. Expect a short presentation, followed by plenty of time for audience questions, real-life scenarios, and actionable steps you can take to let your kids—and yourself—thrive.

Lunch and Learn Webinar with Dr. Ashley Leja

March 11th, 2025
12-1pm
Webinar via ZOOM

Join Dr. Leja, a Clinical Psychologist with Chicago Neurodevelopmental Center as she discusses how we can support our kids when they face social setbacks, like being excluded from a lunch table or group chat.

In-Person Event with Dr. Doug Bolton

Late April 2025
7-9pm
Location TBD

Join us for this in-person and final educational program of the year as we host author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Doug Bolton who will examine and debunk several parenting myths.

The CATCH Lunch and Learn series is supported by a generous grant from the Northbrook Woman's Club.

HOW TO FREE THE ANXIOUS GENERATION RESOURCES

Remember that we have a resource page containing Dr. Lisa Novak's presentation video, tools, resources, and guides you can use as you continue to talk with your neighbors and friends about how our community can work together to address the mental health needs of our kids.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Let’s Dink for a Cause
Join us for our Inaugural Pickleball Tournament for CATCH!

Friday, February 28, 2025, 5-9pm
Pickelball4ALL, 2105 Johns Court, Glenview
Age 16+, prior play experience event

Come play, nibble, get some custom printed swag, and enjoy an evening benefitting CATCH. MANDO Consulting, a longtime friend of CATCH is hosting the evening so that 100% of the registration fees are donated to CATCH.

Registration is now open! Player slots are limited.

Cost: $75/player $25/spectator

For a sneak peak at our event partners:

• - Babs Boards will be creating our nibbles
• - HumanKind will be creating custom designs to be printed on the clothing of your choice onsite
• - The Sentimental Sewing Company will have pickleball related gear

5K for CATCH
Lace Up, Show Up, Make an Impact
Join us for the 2nd Annual 5K for CATCH!

Saturday, April 5, 2025, 8-10am 
Wood Oaks Green Park, 1198 Sanders Rd, Northbrook

Registration is now open!
Early Bird Discount (through 2/13) $35/person 
Cost: $45/person 

Gather your family, friends, and neighbors to raise awareness about mental health while enjoying a fun, community-centered event. 

Whether you walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone:

• •    Connect with others who care about mental health.
• •    Walk or run at your own pace.
• •    Enjoy music, refreshments, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Support the cause as a sponsor!

This year, we’re offering Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship levels. It’s a fantastic opportunity to show your support and make an impact on youth mental health in our community.

A heartfelt thank you to Nate Nayman, Glenbrook North High School student, for spearheading this meaningful event. Nate’s dedication inspires us all to come together for this important cause.

FIND SUPPORT

Join a Parents Connect Group

We bring together parents and caregivers to talk about the issues that arise when you're raising children with mental health challenges.

When we come together and support one another, we build a community that makes each day easier. 

NEW GROUPS FORMING NOW!
Get the support you deserve.

Book a CATCH Conversation

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 WITH US

We need you to help us continue to fulfill our mission. Do you have a couple of hours a month to help? Here is a short list of some of the projects we need your help with:

• School and community event tabling
• CATCH sponsored event support
• Coping and trauma kit ordering and packing for students
• Social media posting

QUESTIONS? Email donna@catchiscommunity.org

Contact Jen Diehl jen@catchiscommunity.org or Stacy Mautner stacy@catchiscommunity.org to be CATCH's PTO liaison in your school.

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