# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Building Bridges to Understanding
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: For anyone tired of pretending they’re fine: Building Bridges with Nora McInerny. Honest stories, real connection, and people who get it.About this EventThe conversations we avoid are usually the ones we need the most. That is exactly what this night is built for.Join us for the 4th Annual Building Bridges event featuring Nora McInerny, whose rare gift is saying the quiet parts out loud. With honesty, humor, and a lot of heart, Nora talks about grief, illness, trauma, and mental health in a way that somehow makes you feel lighter instead of heavier.This isn’t a lecture.It’s a collective exhale.You’ll sit in a room where nobody has to pretend they’re “fine,” where real stories replace small talk, and where connection happens naturally.Refreshments included.Reserve your spot today! These seats fill for a reason.Before the program, you get the opportunity to meet with dozens of local mental health resources in our community, including those funded by the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board. We look forward to sharing this meaningful evening with you!This program is funded by the  through a voter approved, half-cent sales tax for mental health services. Questions or accommodation requests: info@naminorthernillinois.orgAgenda🕑: 04:00 PMDoors Open🕑: 04:00 AM - 06:00 PMResource Fair: Including the Programs Funded by the WCCMHB🕑: 06:00 PMIntroductions & Local PanelKeynote: Nora McInerny
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/building-bridges-to-understanding/100001983467485643
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockford
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront
- **lat**: 42.2677131
- **long**: -89.09666490000001
- **full address**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront, 416 South Main Street, Rockford, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Building Bridges to Understanding being held?
  - **A:** Building Bridges to Understanding takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront, 416 South Main Street, Rockford, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Building Bridges to Understanding?
  - **A:** Building Bridges to Understanding is organized by NAMI Northern Illinois.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Building Bridges to Understanding is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rockford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Building Bridges to Understanding sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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