NAMI CARES
Concern, Advocacy, Research, Education, Support
October/November 2011
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Recent studies tell us that nearly a third of veterans who seek care through Veterans Administration (VA) health centers receive mental health diagnoses.With more and more soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mental health concerns, NAMI recognizes the need for increased services for veterans and their families.Our Veterans Resources Center consolidates the most useful online resources, whether you are looking for information on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, mental illness or how to obtain Veterans Administration (VA) benefits. The Center's resources include a growing compilation of fact sheets, self-help information, online discussion groups, research and policy updates, and links to government agencies and other private organizations. NAMI has made the Center a priority to meet a growing need.
NAMI Veterans Resource Center
SPECIFICALLY FOR FAMILIES:
Families of active service members make adjustments when their loved one is called to serve, but further adjustments are often required when the family reunites after a call of duty. A 2009 survey of veterans recently returned from combat who were referred for a mental health evaluation discovered that a sense of distance between the veteran and the rest of the family was common: Some veterans felt like a guest in their home while others felt like their children might be avoiding them. Research is beginning to confirm what many families already know-partners and children of veterans can be affected by the adult's PTSD in what is known as secondary traumatization. They may also be more likely to exhibit symptoms like anxiety and aggression.
For Veteran Families, Parents, Children and Spouses
NAMI ILLINOIS RESOURCES:
NAMI Illinois has an extensive list of resources for Veterans and their families.
1. VA Help Page for Veterans with PTSD
This page answers some basic questions about the claims process and links to other sources of help.
2. Tips for Filing a PTSD Claim with the VA
The Veterans Today blog posted a series of tips, resources and frequently asked questions regarding filing a PTSD claim.
3. Web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them
NAMI Illinois Resource Page
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?
Use a secure online form to make a contribution to NAMI's Veterans Tribute Honor Roll, and add your name to the list of those who are suppor ting better mental health care resources for veterans, active duty service members, and their families, along with other NAMI programs. You may also make your gift in tribute to a veteran, active duty service member, or other loved one, and include a message of support.  Veterans Tribute Honor Roll
We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. ~Cynthia Ozick |
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Holiday Stress
NAMI DKK Support Groups Available
 For those with mental illness or for those with a family member with a mental illness this can be a stressful time of year. Besides the stress that others feel about gift giving and holiday preparations they may have difficulties with anxiety around people, a mood disorder that makes each day unpredictable, or concern that a family member will have a crisis during this time of the year.
NAMI DKK suggests that you come to one of our support groups and reach out to others for some stress relief. You are not alone. There are others with the same issues that are willing to listen without judging or blaming you. Our support groups are run by family members that have been trained by classes provided by NAMI Illinois. You may be surprised to find how many others struggle during this time of year as well.
Here are the times and locations for our support groups. You can find other groups in neighboring areas in our list of support groups on the right side of this newsletter. If you can't find a support group in your area we encourage you to reach out to a mental health professional or caring friend or family member.
Aurora:
3rd Tuesday of the month, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The McDermott room, Provena Mercy Hospital (lower level), in Aurora.
630-761-6971 (Buzz Hays)
St. Charles:
1st Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
The Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd. St. Charles, IL. (To get there, go west on Route 64 to Fox Mill Blvd. and turn left. The church is south of Fox Mill on the left. The entrance is on the south corner from the parking lot.)
630-584-7481 (Lynette Niequist)
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Psychosis Survey: Who helped? "No one!"
NAMI starts new website to combat isolation
A survey, First Episode, Psychosis, conducted by National Alliance on Mental Illness in July 2011 highlights the feelings of isolation for people who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis and also for their families. The most common response to the question, "Who was most helpful to you?" was: "No one" for both those experiencing psychosis for the first time and for his or her family In response to this NAMI has launched a website providing extensive resources to help bridge the gap between the appearance of symptoms and medical intervention. NAMI Medical Director Ken Duckworth, M.D stated, "When a crisis occurs, health care providers are often downstream in the process. Psychosis usually reaches a crisis point before it ever reaches the doctor's office. The challenge is to reverse the process. Greater education, greater recognition of symptoms, greater understanding of what to do, as well as a more welcoming mental health care system is what's needed." Read more details about the survey including what was the most helpful to particpants The NAMI website, http://www.nami.org/psychosis Results of the Survey
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Thank you
Thank you
Thank you! NAMI DKK would like to thank all those that helped make our NAMI 5k Run for Mental Health a success. Your contribution is very much appreciated. With support like yours we can accomplish our vision of the eradication of the stigma of mental illness by improving the quality of life of all those striving for mental health wellness.
Greg Andrews Chris Cudworth Andrea Early Scott Eddy Maryll Kleibrink Michelle McNish Andy Montgomery Rachael Pierce Kim Stevens Kelly Pierce Alexander Haizman Michael Valenzuela Kathy Jacobsma Eric Iles Thomas Rossi Kirsten Hamberg Alex Ellerbrock Aaron Ellerbrock Marlene Salazar Rich Salazar Robbin Hellard Barbra & Burlus Bennett Emma Stevens Brianna Pierce Brogan Pierce D'vorah Graeser Back to Top |
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Introducing: Bridges of Hope
A presentation that NAMI members can take directly into faith groups
For NAMI members and leaders who feel ready and eager to speak to faith communities, a second PowerPoint presentation, Bridges of Hope, is now available on the NAMI FaithNet website. The first PowerPoint presentation introduced at NAMI Convention in June 2011, Reaching Out to Faith Communities, is a self-study training tool for those who desire more background and preparation before reaching out to religious communities.
The goal of both Bridges of Hope and Reaching Out to Faith Communities is to equip and empower NAMI members and staff to become catalysts for change in faith groups, to educate them about mental illness and to share the NAMI story and resources with congregations. Developed by members of the NAMI FaithNet Advisory Group, these members trust Bridges of Hope and Reaching Out to Faith Communities will give NAMI leaders more confidence and practical tools for becoming a stronger advocate and educator within their local congregations.
Read more about these presentations and find out how to download them:
Reaching Out to Faith Communities
Bridges of Hope
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 Giving Trees at Geneva History CenterA unique way to give this holiday season
The Geneva History Center will unveil the 4th Annual Geneva Giving Trees on Friday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m. There will be seventeen Christmas trees decorated by various nonprofit groups (including NAMI DKK) that serve the Geneva area. Each tree is decorated in accordance with each organization's mission and areas of service. The public is invited to vote for their favorite tree with their dollars from November 25 until December 27 at the Geneva History Center or online at www.genevahistorycenter.org. The winning organization will keep 100 percent of the funds pledged to support their tree. The remaining organizations will split their winnings with the Geneva History Center. The winner will be announced on December 28 at 4 p.m. at a press conference at the Geneva History Center, 113 South Third Street, Geneva, Illinois. Phone: 630-232-4951
Please come by and support NAMI DKK!
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Mental Health Summit
in Chicago
A report from two local NAMI members
Written by Rich and Marlene Salazar
October 18, 2011
It was a chilly day in Chicago but hearts were warmed by the large crowd of some 100 or more at the Mental Health Rally outside the State of Illinois Thompson Center. Consumers, Mental Health Professionals, social workers and doctors all rallied together against the planned closure of 3 State Mental Health Hospitals and further cuts to mental health care in Illinois. There were numerous speakers. The first speaker from the American Psychiatric Association referred to the cuts as "draconian" that will "shut down the mental health system." With these cuts, he said, wait times for psychiatric beds in Ilinois will run up to 3 or 4 days. There was also an emphasis made by speakers that treatment works and is cost efficient.
The most important part of the Rally was to urge people to contact the Governor, State Representatives and State Senators to stop the cuts. Currently, there is no plan and no funding for where to place the patients of the proposed hospital closures of Singer, Tinley Park, and Chester. Medicaid funds for certain medicines are also being cut. Mental health has been cut disporportionately for the past 3 years. Finally, state funding to private hospitals for mental health care have also been cut dramatically. The consequences of the cuts will be seen in a rise of people homeless, warehoused in nursing homes, and even jail.
Please call the Governor, your State Representative and State Senator!
Thank-you to Rich and Marlene for attending the rally and for a great report.
Tribune report says, "...some suspect proposal just a threat to get more funds."
Read more
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Next Steps - an Organization for Consumers
An excerpt from an article by Hugh Brady from New & Notes: the newsletter from NAMI Barrington Area
Next Steps is a statewide membership organization that wants consumers to have a seat at the table for all discussions and decisions that affect access to mental health services and the quality of those services. Next Steps' motto is "No decisions about us without us," and their mission is "to empower consumers and survivors to recover and lead a full life in the community."
Already Next Steps is being heard. Their President, Fred Friedman, sits on the Board of NAMI Greater Chicago and is a member of the Mental Health Summit. Next Steps' members were active in the big mental health rallies held in Chicago last spring and this fall.For more information, visit Next Steps' website
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~Held the last Saturday of each month
~Location will rotate between local mental health providers
~There will be coffee, lite refreshments
and a speaker
~There will be time to socialize
~All are welcome!
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Self Employment Resource Forums
Help for those wanting to start a small business The Illinois Departments of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services, Disabilityworks, the Self Employment Resource Network, and other partners under the sponsorship of the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant will offer one-day Resource Forums in four locations for persons interested in learning about the resources, products, and other support for persons with disabilities who are interested in starting a small business. Dates and Locations are: November 30, 2011
James R. Thompson Center Auditorium 100 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL
December 6, 2011
College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd. Glenn Ellyn, IL
December 7, 2011
Crowne Plaza Hotel 3000 South Dirksen ParkwaySpringfield, IL
December 15, 2011
IMPACT, Inc. 2735 E. Broadway Alton, IL
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Coming Events
November 25 through December 27, 2011 - Vote for the NAMI DKK Giving Tree details
December 6, 2011 - Self Employment Resource Forum in Glenn Ellyn details
NAMIDKK Board Meeting - There is no board meeting in December. The next meeting will be January 9, 2012.
January 28, 2012 - NAMI DKK Saturday Coffee details Save This Date February 4, 2012 - NAMI DKK Dinner/Raffle Fundraiser |
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Governor's plan for closing state facilities
Plans to transition state mental health patients to communities
Fulfilling its statutory role, COGFA (Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability) has been reviewing the governor's announcedfacility closures. Though COGFA's decisions are only advisory, traditionally no governor has ever closed a facility over the commission's recommendation. COGFA has already voted against closing Chester Mental Health Center, Singer Mental Health Center, Jack Mabley Developmental Center, and the Illinois Youth Center in Murphysboro.
When it became clear that the General Assembly was going to end veto session without re-appropriating the money the governor had freed up with his vetoes, he produced an additional budget proposal. His goal is to reduce the number of residents served by state-operated developmental centers by 600 by the end of Fiscal Year 2014. This will permit the closure of up to four facilities over the next two-and-a-half years. He also wants to close two state mental health hospitals by the end of Fiscal Year 2014 (specifically including Tinley Park). Listen to video of the plan as it was presented to the commission
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November Fast Fact
Increasingly, veterans living with PTSD are turning to Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSDs) for help.
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In the Trench
From New & Notes: the newsletter from NAMI Barrington Area
The Notebook - by Toni Hoy
Mental illness has gradations just like physical illness. Some days the affected person feels a bit under the weather; some days he is in bed and can't function; and thankfully fewer days, he may need to be hospitalized. And some days, he is "back."
I find myself trying to find and appreciate those small moments of joy when our son's brain and body aren't defying him. One of my favorite movies is "The Notebook..."
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Readers' Corner
Book Review: A Legacy of Madness: Recovering My Family from Generations of Mental Illness by Tom Davis
An excerpt from a review by Bob Carolla, NAMI Director of Media Relations
When Tom Davis worked as a reporter for the Bergen Record in New Jersey, he was one of the few, if not the only, reporters in the country who wrote a regular column-"Coping"-on mental health issues. In 2004, he received a Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellowship. Today, he is the New Jersey regional editor for AOL's Patch.com, a national source for local news.
"Since I was a child," Tom writes, "I've often wondered why I am so imperfect, why my mother wasn't a so-called 'typical' mother, and why my father was so stressed about it."
"Now, as a parent, I've come to understand that the so-called perfect people are often more imperfect, more ignorant and more helpless than I ever imagined."
In researching family history, Tom discovered that his great-great-grandmother, Lydia, on his mother's side, and her adult son Frederick, died from self-inflicted gas asphyxiation in 1928. Five years later, another son died the same way. Psychiatric diagnoses weren't the same as today, but family lore described symptoms similar to depression and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), including perfectionism, low self-esteem and fear. They were never treated.
Read the entire review
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NAMIDKK
Vision Statement
VISION: NAMI-DKK is dedicated to the eradication of the stigma of mental illness by improving the quality of life of all those striving for mental health wellness.
NAMIDKK
Mission Statement
MISSION: The mission of NAMI-DKK is to provide support education and advocacy for persons, family members and communities dealing with mental health issues
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Support Groups
NAMI-DKK FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
(No charge, no reservations needed)
These support groups provide relevant information, valuable insight, and the opportunity to engage in support networks. The groups are led by family members that have been trained in classes provided by NAMI Illinois. Family members are invited to join more than one group to provide more frequent support.
Aurora:
3rd Tuesday of the month,
from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The McDermott room, Provena Mercy Hospital (lower level), in Aurora.
630-761-6971 (Buzz Hays)
DeKalb:
This support group is currently not meeting. Please contact our NAMI-DKK office at (630) 896-6264 for the latest information.
St. Charles:
1st Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
The Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd. St. Charles, IL. (To get there, go west on Route 64 to Fox Mill Blvd. and turn left. The church is south of Fox Mill on the left. The entrance is on the south corner from the parking lot.)
630-584-7481 (Lynette Niequist)
Elgin (NAMI Kane County North):
2nd Tuesday 6:30-8:00 p.m.
St, Joseph Hospital
(St. Mary's Room lower level)
Call Laurie 847-695-7957
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OTHER AREA SUPPORT GROUPS
KENDALL COUNTY SUPPORT GROUPS:
The Kendall County Health Department provides the following support groups lead by mental health professionals. For further information please contact the KCHD Admissions Coordinator, Rhonda at (630) 553-9100 X8053
· Life Strengths: Peer Support for those dealing with chronic mental illness.
· Understanding your Diagnosis: Family support and for those individual(s) working towards mental health recovery.
. Dual Diagnosis Group: Treatment for those individuals addressing both substance abuse and mental health issues.
DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE:
DeKalb(NIU): Meets Monthly the last Saturday at 12 noon in Immanuel Lutheran Church on Russell Rd.
Follow signs. Easy parking
Contact person: Charles Smith Phone: (815) 398-9628 Fax: (815) 398-5995 Email: mrsippy1d@comcast.netWebsite: www.grouphope.org
Fox Valley: Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at:
Behavioral Health Services Bldg.
Campus of Central DuPage Hosp.
27 W 350 Highlake Rd.
Winfield Rd., Winfield, IL.
Contact person: Judy Kramer, Pres.
Phone: 630-466-4851
Email: Judykramer@MCHSI.com
Website: www.DBSAFoxvalley.org
CARES Support Group - led by and for individuals working towards recovery
Monday mornings 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Ecker Center, Elgin - 2nd Floor
for information: NAMI - 847-426-4594
NAMI DUPAGE COUNTY SUPPORT GROUPS:
NAMI DuPage has several support groups that are open to anyone no matter where you live. There is no charge for these groups. To find out more about these groups and where they meet you can go to: http://www.namidupage.org/support/support-groups
NAMI BARRINGTON SUPPORT GROUPS: NAMI Barrington has two family support groups that are open to anyone no matter where you live. There is no charge for these groups. To find out more about these groups and where they meet you can click on this link. |
Consumers' Corner
Calling all consumers!
We would love to have contributions for our newsletter from Consumers who would like to share personal stories, poetry, ideas that have helped you make it through the rough times, or any creative work. If you would like to contribute visual art please contact Nina for details on how to do that.How do you feel about the word "Consumer"? That is the word used by NAMI to indicate a person with a mental illness. Does that word work for you? Do you have an idea for another word that might indicate who you are, yet do it in a positive way? Let us know what you think. Please send your ideas to Nina and she will pass that information on to our Board for consideration. Back to Top |
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Resources
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Lazarus House offers housing
Housing Resource for Kane County
If you know someone in mid Kane County who needs a place to stay, encourage them to call Lazarus House at 630-587-2144 about shelter services.
If it's rent or utility help that they need, have them call 630-587-5872 for a confidential appointment to see if they qualify for assistance. Lazarus House grants help low-income persons in Kane County who struggle to make ends meet. Pass out our number. We are here to help!
Lazarus House
214 Walnut Street, St. Charles, Illinois 60174
Main number (shelter) 630-587-2144
Outreach (rental assistance) 630-587-5872
Email: Info@LazarusHouseOnline.com
Web Site: lazarushouseonline.com
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Volunteer Opportunities
Do you want to help?
NAMIDKK would love to be doing more but there is just not enough time in our days to do everything we think of. If you have an hour or more to help us out we would be glad to hear from you. For some things you do not even need to come into our office to help. If you can help us returning phone calls we will provide training and resource materials. If this is something you would like to do, please contact Elaine at 630-377-1563 or epmulligan1@gmail.com.Your help as volunteers would increase our ability to help improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness and their families. We need: a grant writer, a publicity coordinator, speakers bureau volunteers, help line call takers, dinner/raffle help, more people for our educations programs, someone to join NAMI National's Stigma Buster Alert program, people to help update resource information, as well as newsletter submissions. |
Membership BECOME A MEMBER OF NAMI DEKALB, KANE SOUTH & KENDALL COUNTIES
NAMI DKK is a nonprofit organization affiliated with NAMI - The National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Membership includes: Membership in Illinois and National NAMI
NAMI National's publication Advocate (quarterly)
NAMI Illinois' publication Stateline (quarterly)
NAMI DKK CARES email Newsletter (monthly) New members receive a welcome packet and our NAMI-DKK Handbook (when available). Please complete the information below and mail your check or money order to NAMI-DKK 400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, Illinois 60506 Name:___________________________ Address:_________________________ City:_____________Zip:_____________ Telephone (s):_____________________ Email (s): ________________________ Individual: $30/year _______ Advocate: $100/year _______ Lifetime: $500 _______ Written Newsletter Only _______ ($10 suggested donation) Open Door $3/year _______ (Those with limited means/fixed incomes are invited to join at this reduced rate) Donation Only $ _______ Total Enclosed: $ _____________ Note: Membership and donations are tax deductible. Back to Top
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About Us
NAMIDKK can be reached by
phone: 630-896-6264
fax: 630-896-6365
email: info@namidkk.org
mail: 400 Mercy Lane
Aurora, IL 60506
website: namidkk.org
NAMIDKK is an affiliate of a national network of NAMI groups all over the world. The national website
has many resources for both consumers and families, educational
information about mental illness and treatments, and the latest news
concerning our issues. NAMI Illinois is the state organization
that can direct you to local events and groups as well as keeping us
updated about what is happening in our state. The state website also has resources and links to other organizations.
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NAMIDKK Board of Directors
Phyllis Graeser - President Nina Finch - Vice President Walter Deuchler - Treasurer Mary Ihnenfeld - Secretary Suzanne Deuchler Denise Edwards Regina Harris Jack Hazel Darlene Marcusson Jim McNish Elaine Mulligan Legal Advisor: Alschuler, Simantz & Hem, LLC - Jan OPittman, Legal Assistant Accountant: Borhart, Spellmeyer & Co. Back to Top
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Educational Programs
Helping schools reach out to children with mental illness
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PARENTS AND TEACHERS AS ALLIES:
Parents and Teachers as allies was created to help families and school professionals identify the key warning signs of early-onset mental illnesses in children and adolescents in our schools. The program is intended to provide an educational tool for advancing mutual understanding and communication between families and school professionals. This program is designed for two-hour teacher in-services, parent PTA sponsored evenings, and mental health professional classes.
RED FLAGS:
Red Flags is a depression awareness program for middle school students. It is generally taught in health classes and takes 3-5 class periods. The teacher can choose between 2 DVD's: "Claire's Story," or "Thick'n Thin," a more recent story of teenage depression. Two additional DVD's go with the program, as well as suggested class activites, information on mental illness and discussion topics.
ENDING THE SILENCE:
Ending the Silence is a high school health class presentation, typically presented during the mental health portion of the curriculum. This interactive program teaches the basic signs and symptoms of mental illnesses in teenagers, presents personal stories to reduce stigma, and provides many resource materials for students.
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Ways to donate to NAMI-DKK:
 By phone: Call 630-896-6264 By mail: Click here to fill out a form that you can print out and mail to our office. At your workplace: An easy way to double - even triple - the value of your contribution to NAMI-DKK! Thousands of companies (of all sizes, in all industries) have Matching Gift programs that "match" their employees' contributions (often Board members and spouses too) to their favorite charities. To learn more about how to match your donation to NAMI-DKK click here. Planned Giving: You can plan the giving from your estate with the help of an attorney using a number of legal mechanisms, such as a charitable remainder trust, that may enable you to maintain your estate, provide for yourself and your family, and leave a lasting legacy. Sponsorship of Events or NAMI-DKK Programs: Opportunities to donate to NAMI-DKK include sponsoring events such as our Dinner/raffle and our annual Run/Walk. You can designate funds for specific programs. NAMI-DKK programs include Family to Family classes, Crisis Intervention Training for law enforcement, adult and student based educational programs, family support groups, a monthly newsletter, printed informational materials and a help call line staffed by volunteers.
To find out more about these and other programs contact NAMI-DKK office at 630-896-6264. Buy Raffle Tickets: Call our office for more information about buying raffle tickets for our annual Dinner/Raffle. They are usually available in January and the first week of February of each year. Drawing is at our annual dinner. You do not need to be present to win. Memorial and Honorary Giving: Memorial Giving: Your memorial gift to NAMI-DKK is a personal remembrance that honors the life and memory of a friend or loved one, and offers the gift of hope for the future.
Honorary Giving: Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, Mother's or Father's Day, or the arrival of a new baby are special moments that we can help you celebrate. A gift to NAMI is a wonderful way for individuals, organizations, businesses, and groups to honor these special occasions in our lives and pay tribute to a friend or loved one. Based on the information you provide, NAMI-DKK will send a letter to the family of the memorialized or to the honored person, notifying them of your thoughtful gift. NAMI-DKK is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible.
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Employer Matching Donations How do I secure a matching gift for my donation to NAMI-DKK? Contact your Human Resources Department to find out if your company has a Matching Gift Program. If they have a matching gift program, your company likely uses one of two ways to secure your additional matching gift to NAMI-DKK: (Most common) Obtain your company's matching gift form, fill out the "Donor" section, and mail it to NAMI-DKK when you send your donation. NAMI-DKK will complete the "Charity" section of the form, and mail it back to your company. This will confirm that we received your gift and request their matching gift. (Less common) Make your donation to NAMI-DKK through the mail or phone. Upon receipt of your gift, NAMI-DKK will send a letter acknowledging your contribution. Bring this letter to your Matching Gift program coordinator who will distribute your company's matching gift to NAMI-DKK. Why should I give a matching gift to NAMI-DKK? Matching gift programs allow you to allocate your company's charitable dollars to the cause nearest and dearest to you heart, greatly increasing your donation's value to NAMI-DKK. What's more, NAMI-DKK considers your corporation's matching gift as part of your total contribution. Therefore, your $50 gift can become a $100 or $150 gift to NAMI-DKK. So please -- go ahead and make a donation to NAMI-DKK today!
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