Articles filed under Mental Health
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League of Women Voters to hold forum on the mental health board referendum at MCCFeb 15, 2024 9:23 pm - On Thursday, Feb. 22, the League of Women Voters of McHenry County will present a forum on the mental health board referendum. McHenry County voters will have their say...
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McHenry County area mental health providers seek to keep pace with community needsFeb 15, 2024 6:34 pm - McHenry County residents will vote on Tuesday, March 19, Illinois Primary Election Day, for or against a question that could help alleviate the funding deficits for 40 me...
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Sign up by Feb. 24 for ‘Mental Health First Aid’ courseFeb 14, 2024 11:49 am - Mental health problems in today’s world are probably as common as physical emergencies like heart attacks. Would you be able to recognize such a crisis or know how to hel...
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Wheeling Township still refusing to levy tax for mental health boardJan 29, 2024 7:13 pm - Despite legislation that removed potential legal obstacles to funding its new mental health board, Wheeling Township officials continue to insist they cannot levy a voter...
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Transforming tragedy into hope: Kayla’s Hope Foundation leads the charge against mental health stigmaJan 16, 2024 11:22 pm - Kayla’s Hope Foundation is announcing its event schedule for Kayla’s Hope Week 2024 and gala fundraising event Hope Blooms on April 6, 2024. In 2018, the Lehmann family f...
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Downers Grove school districts plan to make ‘immediate impact’ with enhanced mental health servicesJan 16, 2024 2:19 pm - Community High School District 99 in Downers Grove and Downers Grove Grade School District 58 are among a few dozen institutions across the state set to receive grant fun...
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Elgin NAMI affiliate offers free Family Support GroupsJan 15, 2024 11:19 pm - Mental illness is a tough road to travel alone. A NAMI Family Support Group is confidential, non-judgmental and facilitated by people who have been there and have learned...
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NAMI-Kane County North offers free Family-to-Family Education CourseJan 10, 2024 5:54 pm - The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Kane County North Affiliate is offering “NAMI Family-to-Family,” a free, eight-session education program for people who love some...
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Teens can submit essays in national ‘Speaking Up About Mental Health’ contestJan 07, 2024 7:14 pm - Mental health is an important part of overall health across all life stages. However, far too often, symptoms are not addressed or recognized among teens. Are you intere...
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Mental health needs of Black and Hispanic girls often go unmet. This Waukegan group wraps them in support.Jan 07, 2024 9:13 am - Editor’s note: This story about Working on Womanhood was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innova...