Hult Center for Healthy Living

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to saving lives. Our Hult Center staff underwent Narcan training last week with Kristen from Jolt Harm Reduction Center to equip us to respond to opioid overdose emergencies. Please check out Jolt's page to see the amazing work they are doing in the community, and consider donating and getting trained as well! ⚡️

Our team educated over 600 kids this summer about the importance of mental health through our Navigating Our Brains and Emotions program! We practiced deep breathing while blowing bubbles, created kindness chains, learned why it is important to talk about our feelings, and had some fun exploring our 5 senses. It was another amazing summer at Hult Center! 🧠✨



Good mental health is something that everyone deserves. Some resources that can help those struggling are:

Trillium Place: An affiliate of Carle Health, Trillium Place offers addiction recovery, mental health services, and DUI services. You can reach out at Trilliumplacehealth.org or 1 (888) 311-0321.

24/7 Emergency Mental Health Response Services:
Peoria County: (309) 671-8084 & Tazewell & Woodford Counties: (309) 347-1148

988: Call or text 988 to receive support or chat at 988lifelne.org

* Always Call 911 for Emergencies *



If you would like to receive empowering training or a lesson on Social-Emotional Learning, Depression Awareness, or Su***de Prevention, please call us at (309) 692-6650 or email [email protected]!

Stay active this summer! Participate in the Let’s Move Tri-County series of community walking events organized by the Partnership for a Healthy Community. These events are spread out across the tri-county area this summer, so check out upcoming walking opportunities, mark your calendar and get moving!

It's National Eye Exam Month!

Did you know that regular eye exams are crucial for children's development? Hult Center's Adolescent Health Empowerment programs teach kids the importance of eye health, not just during National Eye Exam Month but all year round!

Our programs equip students with the knowledge and confidence to:

▪️ Understand the importance of regular eye exams

▪️ Learn how to schedule their own appointments (when they're ready)

▪️ Feel comfortable visiting the eye doctor

Healthy eyes, healthy future!

Welcome back to school, students and staff!🥳🎉

We're thrilled to team up with school staff and students at multiple schools again this year to offer health education! Let's have a happy and healthy school year!

Click here to learn how we can help make your
business campus tobacco-free! https://
healthyhoi.org/ITFC

Whitney's Walk is almost here. Are you getting excited? Because we sure are! 🥳👟

Below are instructions on how to get to Jubliee State Park and where the event will be set up:

Directions: You can reach Jubilee College State Park from I-74. You will want to take exit 75 at Brimfield from the east and turn left on U.S. Route 150. You will drive for 4 miles down the road. The park entrance will be on the left. Those traveling westbound should take exit 82 and head right towards Kickapoo. You will make a left onto U.S. Route 150 and drive for 4 miles. The park entrance will be on your right.

We will be located at Quail Meadow Picnic location or I on the map. It is circled in Purple. The X is where parking will be available.

REMINDER!🗣🎉

Today, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 4 - 6 p.m., is the last opportunity to pick up shirts at the Hult Center for Healthy Living! We are located at 5215 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL.

T-shirts will also be available for pick up on the day of the walk at the “Already Registered? Check In Here” tent. Please note: If you did not register by July 9, a 2024 T-shirt is not guaranteed.

Thank you for being a part of the solution when it comes to mental health awareness in Greater Peoria and surrounding communities. We look forward to seeing you at Whitney’s Walk on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Jubilee College State Park.

There are 10 days until Whitney's Walk! Remember to pick up your t-shirts at the Hult Center for Healthy Living's back entrance on July 20th and July 23rd!

The SOS Survivors of Su***de Support Group will meet this evening from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at Hult Center for Healthy Living. You do not need to register, just show up. There is no cost to attend. This support group is hosted by our friends at The Beau Grant Foundation

Let's shout out to our top teams raising funds for su***de prevention and mental health education!

📣Team Grotts is in first place with lots of funding raised at the annual chili cook-off they hosted back in January, followed by Team 'Living for Lynn' who hosted a beautiful plant sale, and 'Team Stephanie Spears' at a close third. Thank you to all of our teams and individuals helping to make this year's event a success! 💚

Register for the July 27th event at www.whitneyswalk.com

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The SOS Survivors of Su***de Support Group will NOT meet this week due to the holiday. Please join us next week on Wednesday, July 10th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at Hult Center for Healthy Living. The Beau Grant Foundation ***desupport

📣📣📣 Just one week left to register and receive a 2024 t-shirt! Join us Saturday, July 27th for this year's Whitney's Walk for Su***de Prevention & Awareness!! 👕👕👕

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Just FOUR weeks until our annual walk/run to support and ***deprevention. Join us Saturday, July 27th at Jubilee College State Park.

👕 Register before July 9th to receive a 2024 tee with your registration.

www.whitneyswalk.com 💚

Whitney's Walk for Su***de Prevention and Awareness yard signs are in! If you would like to pick up a yard sign, please stop by Monday - Friday between 8:30-12:00 or 1:00-3:30.

P.S. 💚 There's still time to register for the 7/27/24 event at www.whitneyswalk.com. Register by 7/9 to receive a 2024 t-shirt.

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Click here to learn how we can help make the spaces you love tobacco-free! https://healthyhoi.org/ITFC
Tazewell County Health Department Peoria City/County Health Department Woodford County Health Department, Eureka, IL Hult Center for Healthy Living

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO SOS Support Group tonight. The next support group will meet on Wednesday, July 10th (the 2nd Wednesday in July due to the holiday week) and resume its regular schedule in August on the first Wednesday of every month. Beau Grant Foundation

Please save the dates for the SOS Survivors of Su***de Support Groups. There will be no June support group, and July's group will be held the 2nd Wednesday of the month due to the holiday. August will resume the first Wednesday of each month meeting dates.

View all upcoming SOS Support Group dates here: https://www.hulthealthy.org/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=sos

The Beau Grant Foundation

Save the dates for our upcoming Meditation sessions- held every Tuesday at 5:15 PM. There is no cost and it is open to the public.

Our office is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Hult Center for Healthy Living is closed at noon today and we will reopen next Tuesday, May 28th.

As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month this May, let's remember the importance of expressing our emotions. Bottling up feelings can weigh heavily on our mental well-being. Remember, it's okay to feel, to express, and to seek support when needed. Let's create a culture of openness and acceptance where no one feels alone in their struggles. Together, we can break the silence and build a community of empathy and understanding. Call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.hoiunitedway.org/heart-of-illinois-united-way-2-1-1/ for mental health resources.

Come visit us today at the Worldwide Day of Play!

🌟 Join us for a FUN filled day of play at Glen Oak Park! 🌳🎉

We're excited to invite you to the PNC Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday, May 11, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Plan to join us for a day of FREE entertainment for the whole family!

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/442372864830345/

For Mental Health Month, consider forming a team to walk at this year's Whitney's Walk for Su***de Prevention and Awareness event. Teams or 2 or more help raise awareness and funds to support mental health and su***de prevention education to youth and adults in our community.

Register here:
https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84640/whitneys-walk-for-su***de-prevention-and-awareness

Thank you to the team who have already formed this year: Team Grotts, Living for Lynn, Peoria County "We Run this County", Team Roach, Team ATS, Rachel's Racers, Roller Kolester, Team Eric, Kelli's Krusaders, and We Walk for Wendi

2024 — Whitney’s Walk for Su***de Prevention & Awareness — Whitney’s Walk for Su***de Prevention & Awareness Jubilee College State Park, West Fussner Road, Brimfield, Illinois - Saturday, July 27, 2024Jubilee State Park, Brimfield,… - July 27, 2024

*Celebrate every little win* - During Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, let's take a moment to celebrate every small victory on our mental health journey. Whether it's getting out of bed, practicing self-care, or reaching out for support, every step forward is worth celebrating. Let's embrace progress, no matter how small, and remember that each little win brings us closer to healing and growth. Together, let's support one another and celebrate the resilience within us all.

Happy National Nurses Week to all of our amazing nurses out there, especially the nurses who serve the students at the Carle Health's School-Based Health Centers and our local schools.

Don't miss the plant sale this weekend at to support Whitney's Walk for Su***de Prevention and Awareness. 🪴

Join our team for Sunday Funday 😎

Check out all of our vendors that will be at Community Wellness Day, this Sunday, May 5, at Trewyn Park Pavilion. Let's build a healthy and vibrant community together! ✨

Peoria City/County Health Department
Peoria IL Fire Department
The Immigration Project
Peoria Park District
Soulside Healing Arts
Peoria Area Food Bank
Oak Street Health
Hult Center for Healthy Living
Central Illinois Friends
Southside Community Center