This Mental Health Awareness Month, an Oak Park clinic wants you to get help before the crisis hits

During Mental Health Awareness Month, a new mental health urgent care center in Oak Park offers an alternative to crowded emergency rooms, providing compassionate and timely support for people in emotional crisis. Patient Erica Jackson shares how the center helped her cope with overwhelming stress and parenthood, while CEO Audrey Smith emphasizes the importance of addressing trauma before it reaches a crisis point. The facility is designed to offer a calm, supportive environment where people can receive professional help quickly and comfortably.