Articles filed under Mental Health
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Alexian foundation ball raises $425,000 for behavioral health careMay 22, 2016 11:00 pm - The distinctive 30th anniversary celebration of the Alexian Brothers Ball de Fleur was immersed in elegance and inspired by charity. Celebrating three decades of giving...
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Supportive-living center in North Aurora settles discrimination caseMay 19, 2016 1:00 am - The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced a settlement with a company that runs supportive-living centers over claims the company illegally denied ho...
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How signs encourage suicide prevention along Metra linesMay 16, 2016 1:00 am - “You are not alone” is the dominant message of a new set of signs posted in a well-traveled place where people truly are not alone but very much in public. Now on displ...
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Best way to prevent child abuse? Step in early, cops sayApr 28, 2016 1:00 am - A boy sits in an interview room with an Aurora detective, his expression withdrawn, his thoughts all over the place, his injuries healing. His grandmother alerted polic...
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Warren Township rolls out Text-A-Tip programApr 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Warren Township is rolling out the community LEAD's 24/7 anonymous Text-A-Tip program. The program, developed by the Lake Forest organization, has expanded throughout L...
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East Aurora class treks 16 miles for suicide preventionApr 22, 2016 6:00 am - It started like any gathering of high school students late at night with the laughing and gossiping and jokes among friends. But an overnight walk completed by students...
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Mental health advocate to speak at Lake Bluff eventApr 22, 2016 1:00 am - On Thursday, May 5, Kelly O'Brien, director of The Kennedy Forum Illinois, will deliver the keynote address at Youth and Family Counseling's Food For Thought Luncheon, n...
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Grayslake aims to become a 'dementia-friendly' communityApr 21, 2016 5:39 am - Grayslake police officers and firefighters will receive training next week on how to better understand and help people with dementia. Police Chief Phil Perlini said the ...
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Officials: Elgin group home for women closing May 8Apr 12, 2016 1:00 am - Editor's note: this story was updated to say the National Alliance on Mental Illness helps run the drop-in center. Despite efforts to save it, a group home for ment...
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Forums on veteran services scheduled for summerApr 12, 2016 1:00 am - Illinois veterans will have a chance to discuss their needs, particularly for mental health and other services, with state officials at two forums in the suburbs in June...