**COVID-19 update (3/20): Renz clients will be receiving calls from staff and their counselors about future group and individual sessions. Both group and individual sessions will be conducted over the phone until further notice, and clients will be given further instructions when contacted. All SMART Recovery and AA groups are on hold. Any questions, please call us at 847-742-3545. Be sure to follow Renz Center on Facebook for the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your flexibility during this difficult time, and please stay safe, healthy, and home!**
Applications for the LEAD program for Summer 2020 are now available! Click here for a PDF version and here for a Word version. Applications must be completed and emailed by April 24. Participants will be notified of their acceptance by May 8. For more information, please contact Jessica or Ricardo.
Elgin Police Community Service Awards
Congratulations to Jim Brunetti, Renz Clinical Director, Gil Feliciano, Drug Free Communities Coordinator, and Jessica Reed, ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs) Prevention Specialist for the Community Service Awards they received at last night’s annual Elgin Police Awards event. Jim was recognized for partnering with the Elgin PD and providing opioid overdose prevention services in the community. Gil received two awards, one for his work with the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin disseminating valuable information to parents and children about the dangers of substance misuse and one for volunteer efforts and community partnerships with the EPD disseminating education to the public regarding Cannabis Legalization. Jessica was recognized for her work with youth substance misuse prevention, disseminating education to the public regarding Cannabis Legalization and her volunteer work on the coalition. Congratulations to all!
Clean out your closet and donate textiles instead of putting them in the landfill. Items will be recycled and/or repurposed. Everytime the bin is full, USAgain will plant a tree and the Center gets a small donation per pound of textiles! The donation bin is located in our parking lot at 1 American Way. Thank you!
SMART Recovery is a support group that emphasizes self-empowerment and a four point program to address all types of risky behaviors, including substance use disorders.
- Building and maintaining motivation
- Coping with urges
- Managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors
- Living a balanced life
Mondays at 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Ecker Center for Mental Health, 1845 Grandstand Place, Elgin, IL
Open to the Public at no cost…anyone who is interested in, or is considering abstinence is welcome. Contact Nicole for more information or call 847-742-3545 x223.
Mondays at 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at 1535 Burgundy Parkway, Streamwood, IL
Open to the Public at no cost…anyone who is interested in, or is considering abstinence is welcome. Contact Jon for more information or call her at 847-742-3545 x228.
Wednesdays at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 409 Illinois Avenue, #1A, St. Charles, IL
Open to the Public at no cost…anyone who is interested in, or is considering abstinence is welcome. Contact Nicole for more information or call 847-742-3545 x223.
Thursdays at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at 2 American Way, Elgin, IL
Closed group for Renz clients and alumni. Contact Nicole for more information or call 847-742-3545 x223.