Serving the mental health needs of the Barrington community since 1972!
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Vin Chicago will host Uncorking for a Cause on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington for a very special evening of wine tasting and giving back!
Vin will uncork over 50 wines from around the world, and BYFS will receive 10% of all sales made in our name. They will also donate $50 from each $75 ticket sold if you purchase a ticket here and use code UNCORKBYFS at checkout. Gather up a group of friends and make it a night out! For more information, call Vin Chicago at (847) 831-1049.
This is the perfect opportunity to taste some amazing wines, enjoy a delicious spread of hors d’oeuvres, and stock up for the holiday season—all while giving back!
Parents, please join us for yoga & mindfulness classes at the new Boys & Girls Club of the Northwest Suburbs (BGCNWS) Woodlands Impact Center in Carpentersville!
Classes are free, and will be taught in Spanish by BGCNWS's Abby Gallagher from 9 - 10 a.m. on the following Wednesdays:
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October 28
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November 18
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December 16
Relax and reset with us, and learn mindfulness tools you can carry into your everyday life.
Join us for a free Friendsgiving Feast on Thursday, November 19th from 5 - 6:15 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Barrington! The Youth Boards of Bacoa, BStrong Together, and Barrington Youth & Family Services will lead some gratitude-themed activities and share some takeaways too. All are welcome at this free, all-ages event —the more, the merrier!
Friendsgiving Feast
Thursday, November 19th
5 - 6:15 p.m.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
720 Dundee Avenue
Barrington, IL 60010
Did you know we host free, drop-in counseling each week? Middle school and high school students can stop in to our office on Mondays between 3 - 5 p.m. to chat with a counselor - no appointment or paperwork needed.
These low-pressure sessions are a great way to process a difficult situation, discuss friendship challenges, or just learn more about counseling. Appointments are confidential.
School and life can be tough, but finding support should be easy!
News
Betsy Wintringer, our Executive director, wrote about leading with kindness for Quintessential Barrington!
Check out our feature in Quintessential Barrington!
Thank you to our steadfast supporters and donors. Your generosity ensures that we can continue planting the seeds of care and fulfilling our commitment to our shared community!
Thank you for helping us flourish!
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