PEER Services

09/16/2026

Why Step Up? See what our Student Leaders have to say...

Join PEER Services' Step Up for Recovery walk and community celebration on October 4! Break Stigma. Promote Substance Use Prevention. Support Affordable Treatment for all who need it.

📅 October 4, 2026 , 1- 3 PM
📍 Evanston Lakefront
Register, donate, or sponsor today: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/stepupforrecovery2026/

09/11/2026

Go where the wind takes you... to PEER Services' Step Up for Recovery walk and community celebration on October 4! Break Stigma. Promote Substance Use Prevention. Support Affordable Treatment for all who need it.

📅 October 4, 2026 , 1- 3 PM
📍 Evanston Lakefront
Register, donate, or sponsor today: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/stepupforrecovery2026/

09/08/2026

Recovery is built through connection—and at PEER Services, we see that every day. During National Recovery Month, we’re reminded that strong support systems foster resilience, hope, and lasting healing. Every connection matters.

08/11/2026

Thank you to our recently added sponsors, Saville Flowers, Evanston Community Foundation, and Impact Behavioral Health! 💚
Your support helps PEER Services bring our community together to celebrate recovery, reduce stigma, and provide hope for those impacted by substance use.
Want to make a difference? The sponsorship deadline is Sept. 10. Register now to support this meaningful community event! https://peerservices.org/sponsor2026/

October 4, 2026
📍 Dawes Park, Evanston Lakefront

Become a sponsor through the link in our bio!
Thank you to :
Hagerty Consulting, Judy Ashworth & Achim Steup, Friends of PEER Services, Monica W**d & Frank Smith, Mike Baskin Consulting, Trilogy, Cover My Mental Health (Joe Feldman), Northwestern University , Waverly Advisors, LLC , Yellowbrick Foundation / Synchrony Brain Health, Adriana Stanovici, Anne Levy Brown & Noah Brown, Evanston Community Bank & Trust ,Saville Flowers, Evanston Community Foundation, and Impact Behavioral Health, John J Cahill Plumbing, Rep. Robyn Gabel , Fred J O'Connor, Noy Frial-Lopez, Samantha Handley, Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center abtelectronics, E.J. Coyne & Company, Inc, Senator Ram Villivalam, State Farm, Levitate, Chicago, Neurodevelopmental Center, TASC, Meez Meals, Byline Bank , Niles Township Government and Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

08/05/2026

Let's break the stigma. Promote prevention. Celebrate recovery.

Join us for the 2026 Step Up for Recovery Walk & Community Wellness Fair and help create a community where support, hope, and healing are accessible to all. Donations support youth prevention and affordable substance use treatment for all who need it.

📅 October 4, 2026 , 1- 3 PM
📍 Evanston Lakefront
Register, donate, or sponsor today: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/stepupforrecovery2026/

07/29/2026

Thank you to our incredible 2026 Step Up for Recovery sponsors! 💚
Your support helps PEER Services bring our community together to celebrate recovery, reduce stigma, and provide hope for those impacted by substance use.

Want to make a difference? There's still time to become a sponsor and support this meaningful community event!

October 4, 2026
📍 Dawes Park, Evanston Lakefront

Become a sponsor through the link below :
https://peerservices.org/sponsor2026/

Thank you to :
Hagerty Consulting, Judy Ashworth & Achim Steup, Friends of PEER Services, Monica W**d & Frank Smith, Mike Baskin Consulting, Trilogy, Cover My Mental Health (Joe Feldman), Northwestern University , Waverly Advisors, LLC , Yellowbrick Foundation / Synchrony Brain Health, Adriana Stanovici, Anne Levy Brown & Noah Brown, Evanston Community Bank & Trust , John J Cahill Plumbing, Rep. Robyn Gabel , Fred J O'Connor, Noy Frial-Lopez, Samantha Handley, Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center abtelectronics, E.J. Coyne & Company, Inc, Senator Ram Villivalam, State Farm, Levitate, Chicago, Neurodevelopmental Center, TASC, Meez Meals, Byline Bank , Niles Township Government and Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

07/25/2026

Join us at the Connections for the Homeless Family Fest today from 12-4!

Join us at the Connections for the Homeless Block Party this weekend!

Where? Twiggs Park, 1901 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
When? 12-4PM

If you need assistance with a housing issue, contact our team at [email protected] or 847-501-5760 for support. Visit our website at open-communities.org to learn more.

Si necesitas ayuda con un problema de vivienda, comunícate con nuestro equipo en [email protected] o llama al 847-501-5760 para recibir apoyo. Visita nuestro sitio web en open-communities.org para aprender más.

07/25/2026

Stop by PEER's Mobile MAR Van at the Connections for the Homeless Family Fest today, 12-4 pm at Twiggs Park.

https://www.connect2home.org/blockparty

07/25/2026

Join us at Connections for the Homeless Block Party today!!

We are less than 10 days away from our 5th Annual Block Party! 🎉✨

We're excited to share our activities line up for Family Fest from 12-4 PM at Twiggs Park. We'll have 40+ community partner tents, live music and dance performances, giveaways, food, and more.

Check out the line up and learn more about the event by visiting: https://www.connect2home.org/blockparty

07/23/2026

PEER Services is proud to host the annual Step Up for Recovery Walk & Resource Fair at the Evanston lakefront on Sunday, October 4th 2026

This annual event brings our community together to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use recovery while raising funds to provide accessible, affordable care for youth and adult especially those from low-income and uninsured families.

Join us to connect with local resources, support recovery, and help make a meaningful difference in our community.

Use the link below or scan QR code to register, donate or sponsor
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/stepupforrecovery2026/