Pressroom
In our efforts to educate the community about a variety of social and health-related issues, we welcome interviews and are happy to provide story ideas for our media partners.
Helpful Resources
Media Contact:
Stefin Steberl, Director of Marketing
708-995-3894
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Recent Press Releases
Pillars Community Health Receives CARF Accreditation Through 2024
Accreditation is an indication of an organization’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the people it serves. Pillars Community Health’s Behavioral…
Pillars Community Health Receives COVID-19 Renewal Grant
We are honored to be one of 35 organizations in Illinois to receive funding through the COVID-19 Renewal Grant. The grant, funded by Delta Dental…
Pillars Community Health Recieves Multi-Year Grant
Pillars Community Health is one of 20 organizations to receive multi-year funding for general operating support from the Healthy Communities Foundation.
New Board Members Announced During 100-Year Anniversary
Pillars Community Health is 100 years old in 2021. In July 2021, the historic organization welcomed three new members to its volunteer Board of Directors.
Western Springs Site Closing
Pillars Community Health has sold the building at 1023 Burlington Avenue in Western Springs. As a result of this sale, we will be moving out by July 2021.
Grief Program Turns 20 Amid Pandemic
Pillars Community Health’s childhood grief program Buddy’s Place is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020.
Story Ideas and Style Notes
Pillars Community Health’s CEO and senior leadership staff are available for interviews.
Style Guide Notes:
- Say “people living with mental illness,” not “the mentally ill.”
- Say “people with substance use disorders,” not “addicts.”
- Say “people with diabetes,” not “diabetics.”
- Note: Suicide is not really the cause of death, it’s the means. More than 90 percent of the time, a mental illness leads to the suicide.
- Click here for additional mental health terminology.
- Click here for additional substance use-related terminology from the Associated Press.
- Read this editorial from our Board President Zada Clarke regarding language that perpetuates stigma.