Articles filed under Mental Health
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St. Thomas the Apostle Church offers 'Handling Grief During the Holidays' Nov. 14Oct 29, 2019 11:00 pm - If you have lost a beloved family member or friend, the holidays can be very difficult. The tiniest thing can trigger a wave of sadness. No one can magically change this...
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How Naperville's District 203 is working to prevent teen suicideOct 10, 2019 5:30 am - Efforts to screen students for suicide risk and standardize procedures for helping those in need have been “a real-time savior for students” in Naperville Unit District ...
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Amita health center earns award from Arlington HeightsOct 08, 2019 11:00 pm - The winner of this year's annual Arlington Heights award recognizing a business that employs people with disabilities also has the distinction of helping those they serv...
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Mutual Ground and Breaking Free planning mergerSep 24, 2019 11:00 pm - Two pillars in the community are joining forces to enhance the services offered by each. Mutual Ground and Breaking Free have signed paperwork to combine their entities...
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Renz Center recognizes 30th anniversary of National Recovery MonthSep 18, 2019 11:00 pm - Renz Addiction Counseling Center recognizes National Recovery Month each September. This year's theme is "Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger," emphas...
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Woman deemed insane in daughter's slaying soon could be released from hospitalSep 18, 2019 1:00 am - A woman who fatally stabbed her 4-year-old daughter in Bloomingdale in 2010 because she feared Satan was trying to kidnap the girl soon could be released from a state me...
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Aurora church offers example of increasing mental health supportSep 06, 2019 1:00 am - The safeTALK training planned for Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Aurora filled almost immediately after registration started, proving two things to organizers of t...
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Constable: Study shows we can shed the 'Crazy Cat Lady' stereotypeAug 24, 2019 1:00 am - In this world where we label and divide everything into two extreme camps, the pet world gives us "Dog People" and "Crazy Cat Ladies." But the stereotype of the "Crazy ...
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Suspect in 2013 rape could be held for decades. Officials say he's dangerous, still unfit for trialAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - A 39-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting a woman outside a party in Elgin in 2013 is still unfit to stand trial and a serious public safety threat, authorities...
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New overdose prevention event coming to NapervilleAug 07, 2019 5:30 am - An organization dedicated to helping families overcome a loved one's addiction is sponsoring a new event in Naperville to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. Org...