Upcoming Events
ICOY hosts training, policy forums, special events and other meetings for our membership, direct service providers contracted through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and service administrators. See a calendar of all our upcoming events and training.
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Trauma Talks: Poverty and Trauma
ICOY CARES Trauma TalksWe know trauma as events, but did you know it can be a set of circumstances? Poverty is the most common trauma in America, yet often overlooked as such. In…
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Foundations of Youth Mental Health
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicFoundations of Youth Mental Health introduces participants to the core principles of adolescent development and the mental health risk factors that can influence youth well-being. The training reviews how biological,…
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Building Community and Coalitions: Coalition Building Against Systems of Oppression
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis session, focused on building cross-sector coalitions within youth-serving spaces, explores how to unite organizations in disrupting systems that harm young people—especially those from marginalized communities. Participants will leave with…
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RPSA Management Meeting
Virtual EventGreater IllinoisPlease join us for this virtual quarterly management meeting for RPSA providers! As a reminder, this meeting is mandatory for each program with the purpose of increasing communication across programs…
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Casey Life Skills
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicPlease join us for this Casey Life skills training, developed by Casey Family Programs, which teaches youth providers how to use life skills assessments with youth in homeless youth and…
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Culture and Trauma
IDHS Trauma TrainingTrauma has context. That context oftentimes has cultural and historical roots. This training will explore the relationship between trauma and culture through examining the ways power and oppression impact individuals,…
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Introduction of Motivational Interviewing
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: Values, Ambivalence, Empathy, the Spirit of MI, O.A.R.S, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main…
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ICOY x Elevate Kickoff Webinar
Virtual EventOnlineJoin staff from ICOY and Elevate to discuss our brand-new partnership and hear about the benefits ICOY Members can enjoy when working with Elevate. Elevate is a women-owned, grant-writing agency…
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Resisting Vicarious Trauma: Building Resilience and Collective Care in the Workplace
IDHS Trauma TrainingThroughout this session, we will review the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of vicarious trauma, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive understanding of its impact. Together, we will explore the various…
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Grant Writing 101
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis introductory session is designed for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers with little or no experience writing a grant proposal. Participants will learn: how to discern if a funding…
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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicA comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI), this session grounds participants in MI’s core principles, evidence base, and real-world applications across supportive service settings. Participants will build a…
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Trauma-Informed De-Escalation
IDHS Trauma TrainingThis training will present an overview of the factors that can escalate a situation and/or individual. Together we will go through the escalation cycle and responses to each phase, work…