Pillars

Organization Address
333 North LaGrange Road Suite 1, LaGrange Park, IL  60526

Organization Supervisor
John W. Shustitzky, Ph.D., President & CEO
708.698.5500

The Chicago School Liaison
Andy Smith, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Community Partnerships

Website Address
www.pillarscommunity.org

Appropriate Programs
Psy.D. Clincial, MACC, MA Forensic

Days/Hours Available for Students
4 hour per week

Description of Organization
Pillars supports life change, learning, and recovery for families and individuals of all ages in our diverse communities. We are one comprehensive organization, providing accessible, integrated, and culturally competent behavioral health, educational, and social services.

Type of Project(s)
ACT workshops Co-Leader

  • ACT is a program developed by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to educate adults and communities to protect children from violence.  To be qualified to be an ACT trainer, you must be willing to participate in the ACT training, approximately 40 hours.

    • Organization Requirements

  • 9-month commitment
  • Attend monthly on-campus CES seminars

    • Number of FWS Positions Available:  6

    Community Partnerships Contacts

    Director
    Jill Glenn, LCSW

    CES Coordinator
    Sayaka Machizawa, Psy.D.

    Postdoctoral Fellow
    Andy Smith, Ph.D.

    Postdoctoral Fellow
    Morag Sutherland, Psy.D.