In Episode #6, we catch up with Jessika Pencak, Coordinator of Parent Program Support for Zion District 6. In this episode, we'll go over parent resources that are available in your community and things that you can do throughout COVID-19 to help build a better future. 

Loneliness, depression, anxiety, fear, and uncertainty are just a few words that most people would use to describe COVID-19. In today's episode, we're taking a deeper dive into Mental Health and a few practical things you can do to stay alive. 

Lake County Health Department: Mental Health Crisis Line (open 24/7) / 847-377-8088

Substance abuse, mental health, or problem gambling? Text "TALK" to 552020 or call Nicasa at 847-546-6450

Read: The Depressed Persons Guide To Not Committing Suicide

When it comes to buying a home in Zion, it's no secret that there are a lot of elephants in the room. Taxes, character, and investment just to name a few! In this episode, we're going to be talking about the perception of buying in Zion, the overall tax burden, and why buying in Zion is worth your investment. 

Zion Together resource page including realtors and resources: https://www.ziontogether.com/buying-a-house-in-zion

CPAH: http://www.cpahousing.org/about-us/contact-us/

Overall tax burden by state: https://worldpopulationreview.com/states/tax-burden-by-state/

Was one of your goals for 2020 to become a better parent? Then this episode is for you! Join us as we catch up with Pastor Carlson and Mary King to talk about all things parenting! Free parenting classes start this week in Zion, Illinois! To register call 847.872.2811

This past summer, Zion Together officially launched as communities came together to build a better neighborhood. In today's episode, we'll catch up with the ZB New Tech Alum who started the program. What is it? How did it begin? And what do they hope it evolves into? 

On the first episode of Better Together, we will catch up with our Zion Township Supervisor, Cheri Neal and her Business Manager, Sandra Usher. We'll talk about what's happening in Zion, what's coming in 2020, and the hope behind the resources being rolled out.