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PCH Earns National Recognition for Quality of Care
Pillars Community Health has earned two national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for 2025, recognizing our success in expanding access to care and using technology to improve patient outcomes. These honors highlight our commitment to delivering compassionate, whole-person care across the community.
The History of Buddy’s Place
Buddy’s Place, a program of Pillars Community Health (PCH), provides grief support for youth ages 4–18 and their caregivers. Families can take part in monthly gatherings, eight-week support group sessions, and special events designed to help them navigate loss with care and community.
Substance Use Recovery Is Complicated — and Worth It
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. SAMHSA also reports that more than 50 million Americans consider themselves in recovery from mental health challenges or substance use.
New Walk-In Hours for SUD Services: Starting September 15, 2025
Recovery starts with a first step. Beginning September 15, you can take that step by walking in to our new SUD service hours—where compassionate counselors are ready to listen and help.
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).
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