Birth to Five Programs

The Mental Health Commission of Lyons Township offers free programming and training for caregivers, early childhood educators, and children 5 and under. All programs are offered at no cost to schools and organizations within the Township of Lyons. If you are interested in coordinating a program, please reach out to our Community Support Specialist, Emmie Crement, at ecrement@lyonsts.com or call 708-412-2016.

The Growing Brain

Customizable training for caregivers and/or early childhood educators:

  • The Basics
  • The Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development
  • Communication and Language Development
  • Cognition and Executive Function
  • Social-Emotional Development
  • Understanding Behavior
  • Everyday Play
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Resilient Beginnings

  • 1 hour training for caregivers and/or early childhood educators
  • 30 minute storytime for babies and caregivers

Play Cafe

Traveling play structures and props for pretend play. We come to you!

  • Home living / kitchen
  • Grocery store
  • Restaurant
  • Laundromat