CHRISCROSSFOUNDATION

Happy Holidays🤍
The holidays can be a difficult time of the year. Take time today to check in on your friends and family. Thank you for standing with us and helping raise awareness towards mental health and su***de prevention. We wish you peace, strength, and kindness throughout the holidays and into the New Year.

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Thanks to our generous donors, we’ve been able to help 46 families get their loved ones the treatment they need for addiction and mental health challenges. Together, we can continue to raise awareness and change lives 🤍. This holiday season, please take a moment to reach out to those you love - and don’t forget to show yourself love and gratitude, too. Wishing you a safe and meaningful Thanksgiving! 🤍🍂

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day — a reminder that every life matters, including yours. 💜💙 If you’re struggling, please know you’re not alone and help is out there.

Mental health is just as important as physical health and it is okay to ask for support.
You are worthy of love, healing, and better days, even if it doesn’t feel that in the moment.

Let’s check in on our friends, speak openly about mental health, and break the silence.
A simple conversation can be life-changing and life-saving.

To anyone who feels invisible: you are seen, you are needed, and you are not a burden.

We must continue to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and lead with compassion.
Today, and every day, let’s choose empathy, kindness, and connection.💛

You’re never alone. The world is a better place with you in it.

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Our annual event is coming up on Sunday, September 28!! Please join us for an afternoon of watching Sunday football, listening to our guest speakers, and raising awareness. All are invited so bring your friends and family!

Tickets are $65, covering entry, food, and drinks!

Tickets are available for purchase on our website as well as at the door.
If you are planning to attend please purchase your ticket by September 21st! 

There will be street parking available but limited. Valet parking is also available at The Chicago Firehouse for $18.

We will be running Squares again this year! Details for Squares will be sent in a follow up email. Please message us for questions!

Unable to attend the event this year but still want to contribute? Donations can be made through our website (see our bio for our website). All proceeds go towards treatment for individuals struggling with substance abuse, mental health, and suicidal ideation.

Spread the word!! We look forward to see you all soon!!

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Thank you to everyone that came to the 4th Annual Peace in the Park!! It is so important to take time out of the weekend to prioritize mental health🤍 We hope to see you at the next Peace in the Park and other future events!!

Special thanks to our mindfulness instructor and our yoga instructor !!! None of it would have been possible without you. Thank you for leading us through such a rejuvenating event and we look forward to future events together!

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Come spend a sunny, summer day with us unwinding in Lincoln Park! Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and join us for Peace in the Park!!

Meet us at Lincoln Park at 10 AM to practice yoga with the class intention of mindfulness and acceptance. Slip on some athletic wear, grab a yoga mat or blanket, and don’t forget water! We look forward to seeing you all there!

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Happy Valentine’s Day! This year the CHRISCROSS team complied a list of their favorite love songs (from romantic love to self love) as gift from us to you. Give our mix a listen and use it to spread the love to the important people in your life, including yourself🤍

Happy holidays from the CHRISCROSS team to you and your loved ones! Whether this season brings immense joy, intense sorrow, or any emotion in between, we hope you can take time to take care of you. Your continued support and dedication to CHRISCROSS’ mission is the best gift we could ask for!

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we’re grateful for — including our mental health. Let’s continue to prioritize our well-being, support one another, and break the stigma. 🧠🍂

Today is World Mental Health Day, a global campaign started in 1992 to spread awareness about mental health. This year’s official slogan is “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace”, dedicated to advocating for mental health initiatives within workplaces!

On average, people with a full-time job will spend around 90,000 hours of their life at work (which is a third of one’s lifetime). Work demands can greatly affect mental health and, in turn, poor mental health can directly impact performance.

Swipe through the slides above for statistics on mental health in the workplace and how we as employees/bosses/individuals can notice signs of deteriorating mental health. No amount of productivity or financial gain is worth the detrimental effects burnout has on one’s life! Prioritize mental health in your workplace by taking the steps to better your situation today. Don’t let work cost you your life and wellbeing!