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.
Week of Events
Sunday, August 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, August 24, 2026
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August 24, 2026 -Trauma Talks: Culture and Trauma
Trauma Talks: Culture and Trauma
Trauma 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, communities, and access to resources. Additionally, participants will gain insight into how historical and transgenerational trauma can shape our familial and communal systems and experiences.…
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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August 27, 2026 -Caring for the Carer: Beyond Self-Care
Caring for the Carer: Beyond Self-Care
The concept of self-care is familiar within the human services field; however, the barriers to engaging in self-care are often overlooked. One of the greatest barriers is the individualistic framing of self-care. We know that relationships foster resilience, so why aren’t we talking more about collective and community care? In this training, participants will shift…
Friday, August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026 -Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
Creating a trauma-informed organization does not follow a one-size-fits-all approach. This training provides organizations with a foundational guide for developing and strengthening trauma-informed practices within their internal structures. Participants will explore ways policies and procedures can be revised through a trauma-informed lens while building strategies and organizational capacity to resist re-traumatization. By the end of…
Saturday, August 29, 2026
No events on this day.





