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Mar 11
Book Club
Warm Handoff Five-Week Series The Warm Hand Off Book Club is an engaging and transformative space designed to explore themes of love,...


Feb 26
Wellness Wednesday
Join us for the Wellness Wednesday: Women's Health event in honor of Women's History Month! Take advantage of free health screenings,...


Feb 19
Celebrate Women's History Month with NIRCO's "HerStory in the Making" Event on March 15th.
Join us on Saturday, March 15th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, at the NIRCO Hub, located at 202 S. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL 60085, as we honor the...


Feb 19
Copy of Celebrate Women's History Month with NIRCO's "HerStory in the Making" Event on March 15th.
Join us on Saturday, March 15th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, at the NIRCO Hub, located at 202 S. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL 60085, as we honor the...


Jan 24
Introducing NIRCO’s Justice Impacted Families Project: Supporting Families, Transforming Lives
NIRCO is proud to announce the launch of the Justice Impacted Families Project , a groundbreaking initiative designed to provide...


Jan 24
NIRCO’s “We Look Better Together” Event: A Night of Elegance, Purpose, and Celebration - Feb. 3rd @ 5:30 PM
Join us at NIRCO for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Family Support Month, Black History Month, and the boundless power of youth...

Jan 15
NIRCO Launches Warm Handoff & Recovery Support Services Program
We’re excited to announce the launch of NIRCO’s Warm Handoff & Recovery Support Services Program , a new initiative aimed at providing...
Oct 9, 2024
National Rally for Recovery: A Day of Inspiration and Unity
On September 21, 2024 , the recovery community united in Chicago for the highly anticipated National Rally for Recovery at the UIC...


Sep 30, 2024
NIRCO Secures Grant Funding to Expand Warm Handoff and Recovery Support Services in Lake County
Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. Funds Program to Address Opioid Use Disorder Crisis Waukegan, IL , September 26, 2024— Northern...


Sep 3, 2024
NIRCO on WGN News: National Rally Hub in Chicago on Sept. 21st
As September marks National Recovery Month, Illinois is set to witness a landmark event that brings together communities, advocates, and...


Aug 27, 2024
Join Us for the Pre-Rally All Recovery Meeting & Social on Sept. 20th
As we gear up for the highly anticipated National Rally for Recovery, there's no better way to start the weekend than by coming together...

Aug 23, 2024
NIRCO Seeks Passionate Board Member for Secretary Position
Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Lake County? NIRCO, a leading recovery community organization in Lake County, IL, is seeking a...


Aug 23, 2024
NIRCO Hosts “Youth & Family Strategies to Wellness” Event on September 12th
NIRCO is excited to announce a special event focused on fostering wellness among our youth— Youth & Family Strategies to Wellness —taking...


Aug 23, 2024
Join Us: International Overdose Awareness Event, August 31st
🌍 Join Us for a Community Listening Event on International Overdose Awareness Day! 🌍 NIRCO invites you to a special event on Saturday,...


Aug 20, 2024
For Veterans & Families: Monthly Chat 'n Chew
NIRCO is thrilled to introduce our monthly Veterans Chat 'n Chew , starting on Monday, September 9th , from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM . This...


Jun 20, 2024
Saying Goodbye to Our Monday Peer-to-Peer Virtual Group - Last Day 6/24!
As we approach the end of our Peer-to-Peer Virtual Group sessions, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve...

Jun 14, 2024
Join Our Recovery Coach Training - Cohort 2 July 30th - Aug. 27th
We are excited to announce the second cohort of our Recovery Coach Training program at NIRCO! This comprehensive 5-week course, spanning...

May 24, 2024
Mark Your Calendars: Join Us for the Mental Health Wellness Summit on May 30th!
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with NIRCO As May draws to a close, we invite you to join the Northern Illinois Recovery...


Apr 30, 2024
Urgent Community Alert: Protect Yourself from Fentanyl-Laced Drugs
In recent weeks, alarming reports have surfaced about a dangerous batch of drugs circulating in our community, which may be laced with...


Apr 17, 2024
Join Us for the Mental Health Awareness Summit This May at NIRCO HUB
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an essential time to shine a spotlight on mental health and wellbeing. In celebration and support...
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