Articles filed under Mental Health
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Aurora church launches monthly caregivers' support groupOct 30, 2024 1:07 pm - New Hope Advent Christian Church of Aurora has launched a monthly caregivers' support group.
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St. Thomas the Apostle Church offers program on handling grief at the holiday seasonOct 22, 2024 9:20 pm - Are the holidays a painful and difficult time for you? Come to the program “Handling Grief During the 2024 Holidays” on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville.
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St. Thomas the Apostle Church to host mental health first aid course Nov. 17Oct 22, 2024 9:09 pm - Wanted: Good Samaritans desiring to help anyone they may witness struggling with an emotional or mental health issue or a substance abuse disorder.
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NAMI Kane County North offers free Family-to-Family Education CourseSep 28, 2024 8:52 am - This fall, NAMI Kane County North will be offering NAMI Family-to-Family, a free eight-session education program for people who love someone with mental health conditions.
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How a Grayslake man found serenity in the forest preservesSep 26, 2024 4:55 pm - Jonathan Glenner, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, has found peace and serenity during his daily walks in the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Meeting people where they are; National Recovery Month marks progress in treatmentSep 22, 2024 8:04 pm - The road to recovery from substance use disorder will never be easy, but with greater awareness and the further development of treatment options, the outlook is more hopeful, according to experts.
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Wheeling Township mental health assessment highlights need for more servicesSep 15, 2024 5:25 pm - A newly released assessment of Wheeling Township’s mental health needs recognizes the township’s support for mental health, but also finds gaps in key areas.
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Amid 708 board flap, Democrats mount Wheeling Twp. challengeSep 08, 2024 6:07 pm - Amid ongoing controversy over funding for mental health services, Wheeling Township Democrats plan to run a slate of challengers for township board seats in the April election.
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Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy outlines solutions at inaugural DuPage County Mental Health SummitSep 08, 2024 9:46 am - Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, sees a clear path forward for the improvement of mental health care in the nation, and it comes down to applying the financial incentives that have strengthened other industries.
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Fatal police shooting underscores delay in mental health response programSep 02, 2024 3:57 pm - The fatal shooting of a Springfield woman July 6 by a police officer underscores the delays in enacting a state law intended to prevent violent confrontations between law enforcement and people suffering a mental health crisis.