Safer Spaces · Healthier Communities · Stronger Futures

Building safer spaces, healthier communities, and stronger futures.

Ice Haus Cares promotes community wellbeing through youth safety education, mental wellness resources, peer support, wellness programming, neighborhood engagement, and scholarships that help individuals and families thrive.

6
Core program pillars
100%
Community-focused mission
All ages
Youth, families & adults
Free
Wellness events & resources

Our Mission

We promote community wellbeing by providing youth safety education, mental wellness resources, peer support opportunities, health-focused programming, neighborhood engagement, and scholarships that help individuals and families thrive.

What We Do

Our Program Pillars

Six connected programs that build safer, healthier, and more hopeful neighborhoods — for young people, families, and the wider community.

Youth Safety Education

Practical, age-appropriate education that helps young people recognize risk, make confident decisions, and stay safe at school, online, and in the community.

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Mental Wellness Resources

Approachable education and curated resources that reduce stigma, build coping skills, and connect people to trusted support for everyday mental wellbeing.

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Peer Support Opportunities

Welcoming peer-led circles and mentorship that remind people they are not alone — sharing encouragement, lived experience, and a sense of belonging.

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Health & Wellness Programming

Run clubs, yoga, wellness walks, and movement-based events that make healthy habits social, accessible, and genuinely enjoyable for every fitness level.

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Neighborhood Engagement

Community pop-ups, listening sessions, and local partnerships that strengthen connection, trust, and pride across the neighborhoods we serve.

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Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships designed to open doors for students and young adults — helping the next generation pursue education, growth, and brighter futures.

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Who We Are

Creating safe, positive spaces where people thrive.

Ice Haus Cares is the community-wellbeing arm of the broader Ice Haus family. We exist because every neighborhood deserves places where individuals and families can connect, learn, grow, and feel supported.

From youth safety and mental wellness to peer support and scholarships, our work is built around a simple belief: when people feel safe, seen, and supported, whole communities grow stronger together.

  • Safety first. We help young people and families build the knowledge and confidence to stay safe.
  • Wellness for all. Mental and physical wellbeing programming that is welcoming and stigma-free.
  • Opportunity that lasts. Peer support and scholarships that open doors to stronger futures.

Wellness & Events Powered by Club Haus

Get moving, connect, and grow — together.

From run clubs and yoga to wellness walks, workshops, and neighborhood pop-ups, our events make wellbeing social and accessible for everyone

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Run Club

Club Haus: Morning Run Collective

8:30 AM 41st Street Beach | Chicago, IL All paces welcome
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Resources

Education and support, close at hand.

Helpful starting points for wellbeing, safety, and connection. These are educational resources — not a substitute for professional care.

Mental Wellness Education

Guides and tools for managing stress, building resilience, and understanding everyday mental wellbeing for yourself or someone you care about.

Peer Support Resources

How to find or join a peer circle, support a friend, and connect with others who understand what you may be going through.

Youth Safety Tips

Practical guidance for young people and caregivers on staying safe online, at school, and in the community.

Community Wellness Resources

Local programs, events, and partners that support healthier, more connected neighborhoods.

Please note: Ice Haus Cares provides educational resources and peer support information. We do not provide clinical therapy, counseling, diagnosis, or emergency services. If you are in crisis, call 988 or local emergency services.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

Many of our wellness events and educational resources are offered free to the community. Some programs may have limited capacity or require registration.
No. We offer education, peer support, and connection to resources — not clinical therapy, counseling, diagnosis, or emergency services. If you are in crisis, please call 988 or local emergency services.
We welcome partners, sponsors, and volunteers. Reach out through the contact form below and tell us a little about your organization and how you'd like to get involved.
We focus on the neighborhoods within our local community. Contact us to learn about programming near you.

Contact

Let's build something good together.

Questions, partnership ideas, or ready to get involved? Send us a note and we'll be in touch.