Courage to Connect Mental Health Center – Glencoe

Courage to Connect Mental Health Center, Glencoe is a Mental Health Counselor in Winnetka, IL. The center provides spiritual support for men and women who experience same‑sex attractions and who desire to develop a life of interior chastity in union with Christ. It serves individuals, families and clergy through the Courage program for individuals, the EnCourage program for families, and specialized clergy resources, offering counseling, prayer support, and community fellowship throughout the Winnetka area. The center carries a rating of 3.40 based on five reviews.

Rooted in a Roman Catholic apostolate, the organization blends pastoral care with mental‑health counseling. Over more than forty years, it has built a network of Courage and EnCourage chapters that deliver spiritual guidance, community prayer, and peer support. Programs include on‑call counseling, prayer call lines, online chat groups, regional retreats, a sports camp, and an annual conference. Educational resources such as a 2020 handbook and safe‑environment newsletters complement the direct services. The center’s history traces back to the inspiration of Cardinal Terence Cooke and reflects a sustained commitment to fostering holiness and resilience among its members.

By integrating faith‑based spiritual guidance with mental‑health counseling, Courage to Connect offers a distinctive resource for those seeking chastity and holiness within the Winnetka community.