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Schaumburg Township hosts mental health awareness fair May 7Apr 21, 2019 5:27 PM - Schaumburg Township's Mental Health Committee (MHC) will host Minds Matter, a mental health awareness fair, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at 1 Illinois Blvd. in Hoffman Estates.
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Aurora University discussion centers around PTSD in all walks of life
Apr 10, 2019 5:33 AM - The Aurora University Veterans Association hosted a presentation and panel discussion Tuesday focusing on post-traumatic stress disorder in all walks of life. -
Opioid death toll rises in suburbs, but nonprofit warns 'urgency has died'
Mar 14, 2019 6:36 AM - With opioid-related death totals at record high levels in three suburban counties last year, one advocate warns officials need to step up the urgency of prevention and harm reduction efforts. -
Officials hope decrease in opioid deaths continues in McHenry, suburban CookMar 14, 2019 5:30 AM - Despite rising opioid overdose deaths elsewhere in the suburbs, McHenry County and Cook County, excluding Chicago, saw fewer opioid deaths last year. Officials say partnerships and treatment access programs could be why.
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Why Dist. 203 candidates offer different ideas for student mental healthMar 11, 2019 5:04 PM - School board candidates in Naperville Unit District 203 feel the significance of the mental health issue and offer different ideas to improve emotional well-being among students.
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DuPage United pushing for more mental health resources, safer gun practices
Mar 11, 2019 12:03 PM - Bringing crisis stabilization units to DuPage County -- and pressuring the state to implement a better funding mechanism for such services -- was one of a handful of goals outlined by DuPage United members during an assembly Sunday in Lombard. The nonprofit also is pushing for more affordable housing options and safer gun practices. -
Naperville campaign teaching mindfulness to 'stressed-out students'
Mar 11, 2019 6:28 AM - Teens can learn mindfulness to relieve stress through a campaign this month with weekly tips, links and videos. -
Renz Center offers new support group for familiesMar 6, 2019 2:36 PM - Community residents who have a family member struggling with a substance use disorder are encouraged to participate in a new support group, Among Friends.
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How Dist. 204 candidates would prioritize student mental healthMar 5, 2019 3:23 PM - Mental health is rising to the top of the priority list for candidates seeking three school board seats in Indian Prairie Unit District 204.
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Renz, Ecker Center to offer Smart Recovery GroupFeb 21, 2019 8:33 PM - In their first joint service venture since the merger, Renz will be offering a Smart Recovery Group, an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous, as a free offering beginning Monday, March 4, at the Ecker Center in Elgin.
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