Kanter Center Newsletter
July 2025
The More You Know
Did you know that July is Minority Mental Health Month? It serves as a vital reminder to acknowledge the distinctive challenges taht racial and ethnic minorities in the United States encounter regarding mental health. In 2020, fewer than one in every two African American adults recieved mental health care. In 2018, Asian Americans were 60 percent less likely to recieve mental health treatment than non - Hispanic whites. Notable obstacles include inadequate health insurance, limited access to treatment, and stigma.
Upcoming Events
July:
5th and 6th: Check out the Kanter Crew at the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest Expo
August:
1st: Kanter Center Lemonade Stand
September:
13th: End of Summer BBQ
Kanter Camp
Don't miss out on this amazing camp. July15-August 1, Tuesday-Thursday (1-4 pm). Water day on Wednesdays. Daily activities, group games and more. Sign up today: lynettehawkins@kantercenter.com
Summer Reading Challenge
The summer book club is in full swing. Stop by the activities room to pick out a new book bag filled with fun activities. Complete all 10 book bags, return for a prize. 10 free play tokens from Chuck E Cheese. (minimum purchase required)
Fun Fact
Sometimes big emotions can take over your body. The 5. 4. 3. 2. 1 technique is a type of grounding that is helpful in bringing your body back to a regulated state. It tricks your mind into forgetting what it was worried or panicking about and gets you to focus on other things. 5.4.3.2.1. Identify 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.
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