Building Bridges to Understanding
Schedule
Thu May 14 2026 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront | Rockford, IL
About this Event
The conversations we avoid are usually the ones we need the most. That is exactly what this night is built for.
Join us for the 4th Annual Building Bridges event featuring Nora McInerny, whose rare gift is saying the quiet parts out loud. With honesty, humor, and a lot of heart, Nora talks about grief, illness, trauma, and mental health in a way that somehow makes you feel lighter instead of heavier.
This isn’t a lecture.
It’s a collective exhale.
You’ll sit in a room where nobody has to pretend they’re “fine,” where real stories replace small talk, and where connection happens naturally.
Refreshments included.
Reserve your spot today! These seats fill for a reason.
Before the program, you get the opportunity to meet with dozens of local mental health resources in our community, including those funded by the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board. We look forward to sharing this meaningful evening with you!
This program is funded by the through a voter approved, half-cent sales tax for mental health services.
Questions or accommodation requests: [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 04:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 04:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Resource Fair: Including the Programs Funded by the WCCMHB
🕑: 06:00 PM
Introductions & Local Panel
Keynote: Nora McInerny
Where is it happening?
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront, 416 South Main Street, Rockford, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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