Articles filed under Mental Health
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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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NAMI's statement on mental health and recent racist incidents
Jun 1, 2020 5:15 PM - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released the following statement from CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., regarding recent racist incidents across the country and their impact on mental health: -
Naperville ride to support opioid recovery goes virtual
May 27, 2020 5:20 AM - Bicyclists and supporters of people in recovery throughout the country can participate in a new virtual version of the nonprofit organization Pedal4Life's annual HeroInMe ride. -
Free suicide prevention trainingsMay 21, 2020 3:37 PM - The Illinois chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting three free virtual trainings to help prevent suicide.
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Mount Prospect hosting "Mental Health Matters" webinarsMay 21, 2020 1:41 PM - The Mount Prospect Human Services Department is collaborating with Amita Behavioral Health to host a pair of "Mental Health Matters" free virtual webinars to help community members of all ages learn how to cope and support loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DuPage providing curbside NarcanMay 18, 2020 5:04 PM - The DuPage Narcan Program has adjusted its services due to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide curbside pickup of the opioid overdose antidote Narcan and phone or virtual training on how to use it.
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