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What Help Is Available if You’re Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts?
September is National Suicide Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, share resources, and encourage open conversations about suicide. According to the CDC, suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2023, 12.8 million people reported seriously thinking about suicide. With numbers this high, it’s important to know that help is available. Pillars Community Health (PCH) provides suicide prevention support and behavioral health services in western Cook County and surrounding communities.
Buddy’s Place Marks 25 Years, Launches Campaign to Support Grieving Children
Countryside, IL – September 2025 – One in 11 children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling before age 18 (Judi’s House/JAG Institute, 2025). For 25 years, Buddy’s Place, a program of Pillars Community Health, has provided a lifeline for grieving children, teens, and their families by offering free support groups and events year-round. Now, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, Buddy’s Place is calling on the community to help sustain and expand these vital services.
Making Sense of Benefits and Insurance at Pillars Community Health
Trying to figure out health insurance can feel overwhelming. Between paperwork, terms like “deductibles” and “co-pays,” and wondering if you even qualify for coverage, it’s easy to get discouraged. That’s where Pillars Community Health’s (PCH) Benefits and Enrollment team steps in.
Why Your Child May Be Anxious About Going Back to School and What You Can Do To Help
Summer can be a welcome break—but it can also make returning to school feel overwhelming for some children. Whether it’s the shift back into routines, being away from parents or caregivers, starting at a new school, maintaining friendships, or academic pressures, your child may feel anxious about the transition.
National Health Center Week 2025: Honoring the Past, Strengthening the Present, and Building the Future
At Pillars Community Health, we believe health care is more than just treating illness—it’s about empowering individuals through compassionate, whole-person care. That’s why we’re proud to join community health centers across the country in celebrating National Health Center Week (August 3–9, 2025).
Grief Explained: What It Is and How It Shapes Us All
For more than a decade, August 30 has been recognized as National Grief Awareness Day—a day to honor those experiencing grief and to share resources that can help.
Avoiding Common Injuries This Summer
June is the start of the summer, and some summer activities create a higher chance of injury. At Pillars Community Health (PCH) we care about our patients and others enjoying their summer and staying safe. To prevent summer injuries, it helps to know the most common ones.
Summer Sun Safety: How to Protect Your Skin
Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine—but too much sun exposure can be harmful. Without protection, ultraviolet (UV) rays can lead to sunburn, skin damage, and greatly increase your risk of skin cancer. That’s why taking simple steps to protect your skin matters—no matter your age or skin tone.
Pillars Community Health Expands Hours at Integrated Health Center to Increase Access
La Grange Park, IL – In an effort to expand access to care and better meet the needs of patients, Pillars Community Health is extending the hours of its Integrated Health Center at 321 N. La Grange Road beginning Monday, June 16, 2025.
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