DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board

04/22/2025

If you see Heaven today, please wish her a very Happy Birthday 🎉🎂🥳!

Birthday wishes to our very own Heaven Allen on her milestone birthday today!

11/26/2024

11/22/2024

HEY THERE! The DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board (DCCMHB) is looking for a dynamic individual to join its esteemed board, and they want you to be a part of this exciting opportunity!

Submit a compelling letter of interest outlining your commitment to community service to Deanna Cada, Executive Director, at 2500 N. Annie Glidden Road, Suite B, DeKalb, IL 60115, or via email to [email protected] by December 6, 2024. For inquiries or further information, call the office at 815-899-7080.

03/29/2024

We stand beside all of DeKalb County in mourning the devastating loss of Deputy Christina Musil💙💔.

02/09/2024

Always a great start to the day with WDKB and Peyton!

Deanna Cada and Amber Weinstein were our Guest DJs today! We talked all about the Living Room at the Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center and all they offer. We also discussed a support group as well that meets monthly. Check out the interview on the Guest DJ Podcast at 949wdkb.com.

11/09/2023

dr. john a powell is returning to the DeKalb area for an in-person conversation on Monday, November 27, 2023, hosted by the DeKalb Area Belonging Council.

Members of the community are invited to gather DeKalb High School for an important evening to build on and forge new efforts that prioritize belonging for a healthy community.

A free community dinner sponsored by the City of DeKalb will be served in the cafeteria from 5-6:15 p.m. It will be followed by a presentation in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The event is in-person, free, and open to the public.

Attendees can expect to leave with a clear understanding of what belonging is, why it matters in our community, and what we need to do moving forward to build a healthy community rooted in belonging.

There is no cost to attend the evenings events at the DeKalb High School, but those who wish to attend the community meal need to register at belongingdekalb.com/events

The conversation is hosted by the DeKalb Area Belonging Council (DABC) with the supportive funds provided by the DeKalb County Mental Health Board and the DeKalb County Community Foundation. More information can be found at belongingdekalb.com

09/09/2023

Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center’s Living Room supports community members experiencing overwhelming life circumstances such as grief/loss. It is open to any community member age 18 or older and is open Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm at no cost. The Ben Gordon Center also continues to support community members in these circumstances of any age through their 24/7/365 crisis response line (866-242-0111).

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We are deeply saddened by the loss of yet another young life. Not only did the community lose a young soul, someone lost their grandson, their son, their best friend, or their student. When crisis hits, it is easy to feel alone and misunderstood. Please know our thoughts reside with those who have been impacted. As we navigate this unforeseen tragedy that we have witnessed today, please know we are ready to support the community.

07/07/2023

ATTN: Executive Meeting CANCELLED

07/03/2023

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06/23/2023