SOCIAL SERVICES
Nuestro Josselyn
Stronger families make a stronger community
Services and resources to help Latino adults, youth, and children lead healthier, more connected lives.
Individuals, parents, and seniors benefit from mental health education, community and professional referrals, skill-building and advocacy.
Community Programs
Senior Group
- A stigma-free space to connect, socialize, and participate in art, crafts, and cultural activities
- Takes place Monday and Wednesday at the Highwood Public Library, 12 – 2 pm
- Get in touch to learn more
Case Management Services
- Organizing, facilitating, and evaluating care options for individuals’ mental, physical, and emotional health
- Coordinating and providing safe, timely, effective, and client-centered care
- Identifying individual/family needs, connecting them with services and resources, and evaluating progress.
- For Nuestro Josselyn families
- Takes place at Josselyn’s Highland Park office (777 Central Avenue, Suite 17)
Monthly Events
- For children and adults of the Highwood and Highland Park communities
- Rotating relevant topics, themes, and plans each month
School-Based Programs
- Social/emotional group support
- Space for students to express themselves through creating art, individually and collaboratively
- Qualified mental health professionals can provide additional individual support and help develop individual needs related to mental health, educational support and advocacy
Escuelita
- Monday and Tuesday at Oak Terrace Elementary School, 3:20 – 4:50 pm
- Wednesday and Thursday at Red Oak Elementary School, 3:20 – 4:50 pm
YESS
- Monday-Friday at Northwood Middle School, 2:40 – 4:15 pm
Art Therapy Groups
- Fall Semester 2024 groups will run for 10 weeks
- Get in touch to learn more
Volunteer Opportunities with Escuelita and YESS Programs
Gain hands-on experience, boost your resume, and earn service hours. Learn more about volunteer opportunities here
