As May and Mental Health Awareness Month came to an end, it has been a time to reflect on the importance of emotional well-being and to break down the stigma that keeps too many people from seeking the help they need. Here in Champaign and Logan Counties, Community Health & Wellness Partners (CHWP) is meeting the moment head-on with expanded group therapy offerings for both adults and youth.
Mental health is not a luxury. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness in any given year. Yet, millions go without treatment, often due to cost, distance or simply not knowing where to turn.
In rural communities like ours, those barriers can feel even higher. CHWP is working to change that.
Group therapy has long been recognized by mental health professionals as a highly effective treatment model. When people come together in a structured, therapist-led environment, they discover something powerful: they are not alone. Sharing experiences with others who understand can reduce feelings of isolation, build coping skills, and foster genuine connections, all of which contribute to lasting well-being.
CHWP's adult group therapy program, led by Jennifer Ankrom, LISW, offers a guided space for people navigating some of life's most difficult challenges.
Topics include anxiety and depression, grief and emotional healing, PTSD and trauma recovery, anger management, personal growth, healthy aging, substance use disorder, weight management and more. The program is designed not just as therapy, but as a community; a place to build supportive relationships, develop practical tools for physical and mental well-being, and gain confidence through shared experience.
Group therapy is an opportunity to learn, share, heal and grow together in a safe, encouraging environment.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call CHWP at 937-599-1411 or visit CHWPcares.org.
Investing in Our Youth This Summer
Adolescence is one of the most critical and challenging periods of human development. Young people today face mounting pressures around identity, relationships, family, and their futures. Left without support, those pressures can take a serious toll on mental health.
This summer, CHWP is offering therapist-led group sessions specifically designed for young people in Champaign and Logan County, beginning June 15, 2026. Groups meet once a week for six to eight weeks during summer school hours, at CHWP locations in Urbana and Bellefontaine, as well as virtually, removing distance as a barrier for families across the region.
Topics include self-esteem (girls, ages 11 and up), family dynamics (ages 12 and up), teen dating for both girls and boys (ages 14 and up), transition to adulthood (ages 17 and up), and a teen self-defense session for girls (ages 14 and up, offered as an evening session). Each group is designed to help young people build confidence, improve communication and coping skills, develop healthy relationships and emotional awareness, and feel prepared as they head into the new school year.
The program is open to all students in Champaign and Logan County. Parent or guardian consent is required, and children who are not currently CHWP patients will need an initial appointment before attending.
To register your child, call 937-599-1411.
CHWP's mission has always been driven by the belief that physical, mental, and emotional health are deeply connected, and that every person deserves access to compassionate, quality care regardless of where they live or what challenges they face.
CHWP invites you and the people you love to take a step toward connection, support, and growth. Whether you're an adult navigating life transitions or a parent looking for meaningful support for your teen this summer, there is a place for you.
You don't have to face it alone.
For more information on CHWP's behavioral health services, group therapy programs, and other community resources, visit CHWPcares.org or call (937) 599-1411.
