Articles filed under Mental Health
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Meeting people where they are; National Recovery Month marks progress in treatmentSep 22, 2024 8:04 pm - The road to recovery from substance use disorder will never be easy, but with greater awareness and the further development of treatment options, the outlook is more hopeful, according to experts.
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Wheeling Township mental health assessment highlights need for more servicesSep 15, 2024 5:25 pm - A newly released assessment of Wheeling Township’s mental health needs recognizes the township’s support for mental health, but also finds gaps in key areas.
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Amid 708 board flap, Democrats mount Wheeling Twp. challengeSep 08, 2024 6:07 pm - Amid ongoing controversy over funding for mental health services, Wheeling Township Democrats plan to run a slate of challengers for township board seats in the April election.
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Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy outlines solutions at inaugural DuPage County Mental Health SummitSep 08, 2024 9:46 am - Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, sees a clear path forward for the improvement of mental health care in the nation, and it comes down to applying the financial incentives that have strengthened other industries.
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Fatal police shooting underscores delay in mental health response programSep 02, 2024 3:57 pm - The fatal shooting of a Springfield woman July 6 by a police officer underscores the delays in enacting a state law intended to prevent violent confrontations between law enforcement and people suffering a mental health crisis.
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‘This is real’: Arlington Heights event promotes OD awareness without stigmaAug 30, 2024 10:56 am - Family pictures will be on display at Arlington Heights’ North School Park Friday during a commemoration of International Overdose Awareness Day. But these aren’t just any photos of friends and relatives, they have a deadly serious purpose.
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Naperville Rotary’s resilience workshop to help families of veterans, first respondersAug 27, 2024 11:14 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville, in collaboration with community partners, is offering a “Resilience Tactics Workshop,” a free event designed to support the families and su...
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Our Saviour’s gives breathing room to grief in new groupAug 13, 2024 11:24 pm - Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville will look to explore the myriad facets of grief — how it changes perspectives and relationships as well as daily lives — in a ...
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St. Thomas the Apostle to offer mental health first aid courseJul 30, 2024 9:21 pm - Learn exactly what to do in crisis situation through “Mental Health First Aid: CPR for the Brain,” a two-part program that begins with a two-hour, self-paced online course.
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Lawmaker suggests “bad faith diversion” by township leaders on mental health fundingJul 29, 2024 8:06 pm - State Rep. Daniel Didech said he is willing to explore additional legislation to validate a referendum Wheeling Township voters passed in 2022 to fund mental health services. But he’s also questioning township leaders’ ongoing refusal to levy a voter-approved tax to pay for programs addressing mental health.