1 in 4 people will experience mental illness.
Stigma-Free communities that promote good, mental and behavioral health and treat those in need.
The 1 in 4 Campaign is a grass roots effort to promote mental health awareness throughout DuPage and Cook counties and beyond. Our goal is to reduce the stigma that is associated with mental illness and provide valuable resources to the community. By talking openly about mental health as we do a physical health issue, we can address the needs of mental illness and reduce the barriers that prevent individuals from seeking treatment.
Learn about Mental Illness
Mental health is the foundation of a person’s well-being and equally as important as physical health.
Measure
Brush up on your mental health basics and take a minute to test your mental fitness using the mental health meter and taking the stress test.
Get Help
This is a list of our local help centers and partners that are on staff for you.
Our Partners
The following individuals and organizations have provided financial and material support to help amke the 1 in 4 Mental Health Program a reality.
Dangers of Stress and How to Avoid Them
Would you consider yourself stressed out? For most of us, stress is a constant factor in our daily life. Whether it is work deadlines, family obligations, or relationship work, stress can pop up around every corner. According to the National Alliance on Mental...
How Much Do You Know About Self-Injury?
March 1 marks Self-Injury Awareness Day, an international movement that aims to inform the public about self-injury. For more than 15 years, Self-Injury Awareness Day has been an outlet for mental health professionals to get reliable information about the topic to the...
Eating Disorders in Your Teen: Signs to Look For
February marks National Eating Disorders Awareness Month, and it is the perfect time to open up more conversations about the issues that surround eating disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, eating disorders are defined as illnesses that...