Systems in Sync: Partnering for Equitable Mental Wellness 

Event Info

Join the Alliance for Health Equity, the Transforming Communities Initiative (Loyola Medicine/Quinn Center), Cook County Department of Public Health, NAMI Metro Suburban, and our partners at Systems in Sync: Partnering for Equitable Mental Wellness. Systems in Sync is a free event to bring together community organizations, healthcare, health departments, and community members to collaborate, connect, and share best practices to improve mental wellness and reduce inequities in Chicago and Suburban Cook County. While focused on those who work in mental health and connected areas, the event is open to all.

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time: 9am - 4pm

Location: Bulger Park Community Center - 1601 Hirsch St., Melrose Park, IL

Registration has closed. If you would still like to attend, email ahe @ iphionline.org with subject line “Systems in Sync” to be put on the waitlist.

Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.

For questions email ahe @ iphionline.org with subject line "Systems in Sync".

Registration closed on September 5th

See above for waitlist info

  • Presentations and posters on behavioral health programs from:

    • Cook County Department of Public Health

    • Chicago Department of Public Health

    • NAMI Metro Suburban

    • Trinity Services

    • Transforming Communities Initiative

    • NAMI Chicago

    • Sinai Urban Health Institute

    • The Community Information Exchange

  • A panel discussion on collaboration in the current political environment featuring:

    • Ed Stellon, Chief External Affairs Officer, IPHI (Panel Host)

    • Alicia Gattis, Community Programs Director and Lead Therapist, PEER, Inc.

    • Lindsey LaPointe, IL State Representative, 19th District

    • Nanette Larson, Deputy Director Wellness and Recovery Services, IDHS

    • Annet Miranda, Associate Director of Community Engagement, Erie Family Health Services

  • Breakout sessions focused on relationship building and collaboration

    View the full agenda here.

Systems in Sync will include:

Accessibility

Bulger Park Community Center is fully wheelchair accessible.

Language assistance or other accommodations can be requested on the registration form.

Transportation

There is a parking lot as well as free street parking.

Pace bus line 303 stops at Broadway Ave and Hirsh St, a 0.2 mile walk to the venue.

Pace bus line 318 stops at North Ave and 15th Ave, a 0.3 mile walk to the venue.

Metra UP-W Melrose Park station is 1.1 miles away from the venue via a 25 minute walk or a 10 minute bus ride on the Pace 303.