Articles filed under Mental Health
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‘Profound impact’: Opiod settlement funds to enable counseling at Buffalo Grove High SchoolDec 30, 2024 2:04 pm - The new year will see the reinstatement of a student counseling program at Buffalo Grove High School made possible by the use of opioid settlement funds given to the village of Buffalo Grove.
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Learn about getting funding for a person with a disability at Nov. 16 NAMI programNov 15, 2024 4:01 pm - NAMI, Kane County North affiliate, is sponsoring a free session on “How to be Successful in Obtaining Funding for a Person with a Disability” on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin.
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GPS author to explain how to limit the negative effects of social mediaNov 04, 2024 9:43 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 14, the GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit Its Impact” with author Kara Alaimo.
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Hoffman Estates to host open house for new Community Resource Center at police station MondayNov 01, 2024 10:05 am - The Hoffman Estates Police Department is hosting an open house Monday afternoon at its new Community Resource Center, which will house a variety of social services, including after-hours assistance.
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‘Somebody dropped the ball’: McHenry County sales tax for mental health falls shortOct 30, 2024 1:55 pm - Revenue from a voter-approved sales tax increase to fund mental health services in McHenry County fell well short of estimates in its first month, leading to finger-pointing among some county officials.
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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.