The Bridge Youth

Hanover Park PD Cops Day Picnic
2024-07-19 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | IL

ParTee Time With The Bridge
2024-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 | TopGolf Schaumburg, 2050 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Join us on July 18, 2024, for ParTee Time With The Bridge! Grab your friends and join us as we have a night full of games, food, drinks, and raffles at Top Golf Schaumburg. Play a variety of games ranging from Top Golf, Quick 9, Closest to the Hole, Jewel Jam, Angry Birds, and more!
Event starts at 5:00 pm! Tickets are $125 per person and includes 2 hours of unlimited play, appetizers, and two drink tickets. 100% of the proceeds for the night supports our mission of supporting youth and families in our community.
We hope to see everyone on July 18!

CCF Super Car Show
2024-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Clear Water Capital, 2800 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169, United States
On Saturday, June 8th the Clearwater Capital Foundation will host their 4th annual Supercar Show. Last year’s event drew almost 300 cars, 1000 guests, and had an estimated $30,000,000 of supercars in the parking lot. The event raised $60,000 for 3 local charities, The Bridge Youth & Family Services, A Giving Heat Foundation, and Fellowship Housing.

Gatsby Casino 2024
2024-04-27 17:30 - 22:00 | Wild Onion Brewery, 22221 N Pepper Rd, Lake Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
~ Step back into time when you attend our Gatsby Casino Benefit for The Bridge ~
On April 27, 2024, The Wild Onion Brewery Great Hall will be transformed into a 1920’s Speakeasy Casino. Grab your friends and join us as we visit the prohibition era for a fundraiser filled with fun, food, and mission moments! Entertainment is provided by GSH Casinos and Chicago’s very own crooner, Jack Miuccio. The program for the evening includes silent and live auctions, raffles, and a paddle raise where we will call for donations to support vital services to our children and families.
Doors open at 5:30! Dinner will be self-guided through entrée stations of hand carved prime rib, pasta, meat and vegetarian selections followed by table served coffee and dessert.
Tickets are $200 per person, and include passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner, open bar, and casino gaming chips. Dress code is “black tie” optional, fancy dress of the era encouraged, but not required.
Sponsorships are available, please see below for more information.
We hope to see everyone on April 27!

Hanover Park Health & Resource Fair
2024-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Hanover Park District, 1919 Walnut Ave, Hanover Park, IL, 60133, United States
KAH-Flyer-2024 (hpil.org)

Wellness Fair
2024-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Buehler YMCA, 1400 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL, 60067, United States

Weekly Drop-Ins
2024-03-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Buehler YMCA, 1400 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
In partnership with the Buehler YMCA, The Bridge offers weekly drop-ins at the Buehler YMCA every Thursday. We have activities ranging from hanging out, studying & homework, crafting, games, and using the available YMCA facilities. No sign up is required and check in at The Bridge offices at the YMCA upon arrival.
Where: Buehler YMCA
When: Thursdays from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who: Ages 11-17

Sunflower Society
2024-03-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-03-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Palatine Community Resource Center – Sunflower Society, 1585 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL, 60074, United States
Sunflower Society

Sunflower Society is a free 10-week art and therapy group for High School grades 9th – 10th that focuses on helping kids express themselves and cope when words aren’t enough. Sunflower Society is great for kids dealing with grief, loss, bullying, abuse, or other traumas and life transitions. This 13 week group starts on 1/22 and will be held until 4/15.
Hosted By: Nik Wicks
Where: Palatine Community Resource Center – Room 370
When: Mondays from 5:00 – 6:30 PM beginning January 22nd

Fremd High School Wellness Fair
2024-03-22 11:00 - 11:30 | Fremd High School, 1000 S Quentin Rd, Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
Wellness Fair to occur during lunch periods. More info to come!

Peer Connections
2024-03-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-01 17:00 - 18:00 | The Bridge – Peer Connections, 721 S. Quentin Rd., Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
Peer Connections

Peer connections is a free group for Junior High members in 6th – 8th grade that will guide kids as they learn emotion management and feelings identification, how to deal with stress, help them strengthen friendship skills and learn how to communicate with peers and parents. Kids can also expect to learn conflict resolution skills and how to build their self-esteem. This 8 week group is held from 1/19 to 3/8 and a graduation ceremony will be held on the last day.

Hosted By: Rachel Lacheta & Michaela Perez
Location: Palatine Township Center Suite 103
Meeting Times: Fridays from 5:00 – 6:00 PM beginning January 12th

Sunflower Society
2024-02-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Palatine Community Resource Center – Sunflower Society, 1585 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL, 60074, United States
What is The Sunflower Society? A 10-week art and therapy group focused on helping kids express themselves and cope when words aren’t enough. Great for kids dealing with grief, loss, bullying, abuse, or other traumas and life transitions.
High School 9th/10th grade

SPARCS
2024-02-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-03 10:00 - 11:00 | The Bridge – SPARCS, 721 S. Quentin Rd., Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
SPARCS stands for Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress. It is a strengths-based skills group to assist members with learning adaptive coping skills. Through various activities aligning with the week’s topic, members will have the chance to put those skills into practice and benefit from interacting with their peers. Snacks will also be provided!
Teens 14-18

Peer Connections
2024-02-23 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-02 17:00 - 18:00 | The Bridge – Peer Connections, 721 S. Quentin Rd., Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
Peer connections is a group for pre-teens that will guide kids as they learn emotion management and feelings identification, how to deal with stress, help them strengthen friendship skills and learn how to communicate with peers and parents. Kids can also expect to learn conflict resolution skills and how to build their self-esteem.
Junior High 6-8th grade

Sun Flower Society
2024-02-19 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-02-12 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-02-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Palatine Community Resource Center – Sunflower Society, 1585 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL, 60074, United States

SPARCS
2024-02-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 | The Bridge – SPARCS, 721 S. Quentin Rd., Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
SPARCS stands for Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress. It is a strengths-based skills group to assist members with learning adaptive coping skills. Through various activities aligning with the week’s topic, members will have the chance to put those skills into practice and benefit from interacting with their peers. Snacks will also be provided!
Teens Ages 14-18

Peer Connections
2024-02-16 17:00 - 18:00 | The Bridge – Peer Connections, 721 S. Quentin Rd., Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
Peer connections is a group for pre-teens that will guide kids as they learn emotion management and feelings identification, how to deal with stress, help them strengthen friendship skills and learn how to communicate with peers and parents. Kids can also expect to learn conflict resolution skills and how to build their self-esteem.
Youth Ages 11-14

Sunflower Society
2024-01-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Palatine Community Resource Center – Sunflower Society, 1585 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL, 60074, United States
What is The Sunflower Society? A 10-week art and therapy group focused on helping kids express themselves and cope when words aren’t enough. Great for kids dealing with grief, loss, bullying, abuse, or other traumas and life transitions.
Grades: 9-12

SPARCS
2024-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | The Bridge – SPARCS, 721 S. Quentin Rd., Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
SPARCS stands for Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress. It is a strengths-based skills group to assist members with learning adaptive coping skills. Through various activities aligning with the week’s topic, members will have the chance to put those skills into practice and benefit from interacting with their peers. Snacks will also be provided!
Teens: 14-18
