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Mental Health
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Ecker Center warms up with generous donations
Jan 8, 2020 9:40 AM - A week before Christmas, Ecker Center for Mental Health's maintenance staff discovered that the first-floor's HVAC unit had stopped functioning. The industrial HVAC system supplied heat and air conditioning for the last 15 years to Ecker's staff, clients and visitors. As the winter temperatures continued to drop and the client appointment load climbed over the two-week holiday season, staff were concerned that without heat client care would be disrupted. -
Learn about workplace bullying at Jan. 21 eventJan 16, 2020 11:21 AM - "Movements of the Heart," second session on workplace bullying, will meet Tuesday, Jan. 21, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville.
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Daily phone calls are helping a dozen Aurora Township seniors' mental health
Jan 1, 2020 6:00 AM - Forget the window. For a dozen seniors in Aurora township, the sunshine comes in through the phone. Here's how. -
Why government agencies can now apply for St. Charles mental health fundingDec 27, 2019 9:31 AM - With a history of predominantly funding nonprofits, the St. Charles 708 mental health board will now also accept applications from government agencies that directly serve city residents.
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Gym classes 'Stop Everything and Chill' for mental health at Metea
Dec 11, 2019 4:52 PM - Wednesday gym classes turned into "Stop Everything and Chill" day at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, where the break came to preserve mental health in advance of final exams. -
Naperville prevention advocate leads with 'quiet, kind' power
Dec 9, 2019 6:00 AM - Naperville substance use prevention leader Karen Jarczyk leads teens away from drugs with a "power that is quiet and kind." Her ability to create "communities of caring" makes her a person to be thankful for. -
Tips to combat constant worry and anxiety
Dec 7, 2019 8:00 AM - Worry and anxiety are said to affect 45 percent of Americans, more than in any year since 2006. There are steps you can take that will help, not to mention actions that will actually make your condition worse. How to know the difference.
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Amita Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates to expand
Dec 3, 2019 3:49 PM - Hoffman Estates officials have approved construction of a $6 million addition to the Amita Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, an expansion intended to relieve congestion in the building without increasing the number of beds. -
Learn about adolescent mental health at Fremont Library eventNov 26, 2019 12:22 PM - The Fremont Public Library will host a discussion on adolescent mental health on Thursday, Dec. 5.
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New Naperville run combines mental health cause with teen's memory
Nov 8, 2019 5:00 PM - Huskies Run to Remember is set to promote suicide prevention in memory of Naperville North High School cross-country runner Lucas Gerber.
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