Events and webinars

There is no charge to participate thanks to the generous financial support provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Division of Mental Health.
Grief Support Group
Navigating through the emotions of grief and sorrow during a loss can feel incredibly challenging. Our grief support groups offer a confidential space for individuals to openly express their feelings, engage in discussions, find solace, and extend comfort to those who have lost a loved one.
September 22 | October 13 | November 3 | November 24 | December 15
7-8 pm | Virtual
For more information or to register, please contact Rachel Brown at
217-718-6315 or rbrown97@siumed.edu.
Link to join will be sent upon registration
MEET THE HOST:
Rachel grew up on a family farm in Mercer County and spent almost five years working for an agriculture company prior to becoming a counselor. Through internships at SIU Center for Family Medicine and Pepper Brown & Associates in Springfield, IL, she gained skills and interventions necessary to help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, grief and more.
Harvest a Healthier You: Wellness Strategies for Farm Families

AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program
The AgriSafe Nurse Scholar program is a distance learning opportunity designed for rural nurses. Experienced health & safety educators share their expertise in prevention, identification, and assessment of diseases related to agricultural work exposures. Classes are in the form of webinars to be viewed on your own time. Nurses who complete this course will be eligible for 23 hours ANCC contact hours.
Applications are open for the 2025 Nurse Scholar program. Scholarships available.
• Be employed by a rural health clinic, FQHC, government agency, non-profit hospital or organization, or work in academia
• Demonstrate an interest and ability to integrate learnings into their practices
• Work in a rural and medically