Beautifully EmpowHERed, Women’s Community Center located in Naperville, IL

EmpowHERing women and teen girls through accessible mental health services, career counseling, mentorship programs and workshops—all designed to help them heal, grow, and thrive.

Our Mission

We empowHER women by creating space, extending resources and host workshops & events for women to be their true self. We want to make sure all women feel confident and have a safe space to do so.

Beautifully EmpowHERed is a nonprofit committed to empowering women and teen girls through comprehensive support, including mental health services, personal development programs, and career resources. With our physical center, counseling, workshops, and community engagement, we offer a safe and nurturing space where women can build confidence, acquire essential skills, and thrive.

Your ongoing support helps us create lasting impact! By becoming a weekly/monthly donor, you’ll empower women and girls to thrive through our workshops, events, and community programs. With your consistent contribution, you’re helping us sustain our mission of fostering resilience, self-empowerment, and connection. Together, we can continue to uplift and inspire.

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Our Services

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The Problem

For young adults 15 to 34 years old,

Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in Illinois.  However, suicide deaths are only part of the problem. More people survive suicide attempts than actually die. They are often seriously injured and need medical care. [5]

35-40%

In the 2023 ROX survey, about 40 percent of girls in 8th through 12th grades and about 35 percent in 5th through 7th grades reported feeling depressed at least four days per week. [2]

21%

of the U.S. population is enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP health coverage plans. [1]

32.4%

adults in Illinois who reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder, 32.4% reported needing counseling or therapy but not receiving it in the past four weeks, compared to the U.S. average of 28.2%. [6]

25.9 million

Americans didn’t have health insurance at any point during 2022. The highest population without insurance is young adults from 19 - 25 years old. [4]

26%

in a 2022 Forbes Advisor survey thought a medical bill under $500 is “unaffordable” if they were paying out of pocket. [3]

Meet the Founder

Bree Casey

Bree Casey's vision and dream has always been to create a space where women of different shapes, sizes, ages, cultures, and lifestyles could come together in purpose to discover the power of their potential and use it to create in themselves.

In order for this space to exist, Bree knew she needed to share her own experiences of overcoming challenges and pushing herself to the next level.  If she could show the strength of her own vulnerability, other women and girls would find their strength too--creating a strong and supportive community of women.

To see women empowHER each other is something special. 

Bree created Beautifully EmpowHERed in November 2020 which was an online course for women to learn, listen and connect with other women that were trying to find their purpose. BE has evolved into a non-profit that is dedicated to help all women obtain resources including mental health services and career counseling sessions.

Bree is a dedicated professional working a full time role in Human Resources, working a part time role as a Psychotherapist all while running BE.

Our Team

BREE

Founder + Executive Director

TC

President, Junior Board

Our Volunteer Interns

EILEEN

Business/Marketing Intern Loyola University Chicago

KELLY

Business/Marketing Intern University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

KYARA

Business/Marketing Intern Loyola University Chicago

Visit us at BE Headquarters

800 W. 5th Ave. Suite 201A
Naperville, IL 60563

Center Hours

Monday - Friday: By Appt. Only

Career Clothing Closet Hours

Monday & Friday: 9am-2pm

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References

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/health-insurance-statistics-and-facts/

  2. The State of Girls’ Mental Health and Self Confidence https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-state-of-girls-mental-health-and-self-confidence-in-charts/2023/11

  3. Forbes Advisor Survey, October-November 2022 https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/health-insurance-statistics-and-facts/

  4. U.S. Census Bureau https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/health-insurance-statistics-and-facts/

  5. Illinois Department of Public Health https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/suicide-prevention.html

  6. KFF https://www.kff.org/statedata/mental-health-and-substance-use-state-fact-sheets/illinois/