Articles filed under Mental Health
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DuPage County coroner and health department promote Suicide Prevention Awareness
Sep 18, 2020 7:33 PM - September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Data provided by the DuPage County Health Department indicates rates of suicides in DuPage County have been increasing at an alarming rate over the past several years. In fact, addressing mental health concerns has been listed in the Impact DuPage's top 3 health priorities for our community. -
Hanover Township Mental Health Board awards funding to 3 agenciesSep 7, 2020 2:59 PM - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $23,800 in funding to three agencies during their virtual meeting on Aug. 25.
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Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times
Sep 5, 2020 5:26 PM - Mental health therapists' caseloads are bulging. Waiting lists for appointments are growing. And anxiety and depression are rising among Americans amid the coronavirus crisis, research suggests.
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It's important to take the time to listen to our children
Sep 2, 2020 10:10 AM - Sometimes we parents forget to listen. We get so used to our children's chatter that we don't realize that they are growing, developing, maturing human beings.
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Batavia Counselors' Collaboration launches #togetherWECAN Campaign
Aug 11, 2020 5:07 PM - Earlier this summer, six Batavia counselors, along with Batavia Chamber of Commerce and BATV, formed the Batavia Counselors' Collaboration. The group's main goal is to provide resources and guidance to individuals and agencies that are overwhelmed, over-stressed and not sure how to manage life during these uncertain times. -
AID Senior Sunshine Program offers check-in calls for seniors with mental health concernsJul 24, 2020 8:31 PM - Since last November, the Association for Individual Development has offered free scheduled "check-in" calls to individuals age 60 and older as part of the Senior Sunshine Program.
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#ElginCares is new tool to check in on well-being
Jul 16, 2020 6:23 PM - The Elgin Human Services Council, a coalition of more than 20 social service agencies, in partnership with faith, cultural and civic institutions, has launched a tool called #ElginCares in English and Spanish. -
Ecker, Renz complete merger; now named Ecker Center for Behavioral HealthJul 14, 2020 11:17 AM - The Ecker Center for Mental Health and Renz Addiction Counseling Center have finalized a complete merger as of July 1, 2020 becoming one organization, Ecker Center for Behavioral Health.
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How a Naperville man is improving online help for those in recovery
Jun 15, 2020 9:04 AM - A Naperville designer, who has been supported by the addiction recovery community for the past decade, is creating an online platform to help recovery groups better adjust to the need for virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Bail to remain $500K for woman accused of arson, attempted murder in AuroraJun 10, 2020 5:08 PM - A 19-year-old woman charged with arson and attempted murder after an mid-May house fire in Aurora will remain jailed on $500,000 bail. A Kane County judge Wednesday denied a bond reduction for Dajah S. Tilis, in part, because Tilis is being treated for schizophrenia and there is no specified mental health facility for her to go to now. The judge left the door open to another motion to reduce Tilis' bail once a facility is found.
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