NAMI CARES
Concern, Advocacy, Research, Education, Support
April 2012
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Homelessness and Mental Illness Facts
From the NAMI Policy Research Institute
At least one-third of the homeless population has a mental illness.
* Mental illness and the lack of needed services as well as substance abuse and the lack of needed services are the second and third most frequently sited reasons for homelessness, respectively.
* Nearly 55,000 homeless people access substance abuse and mental health services on any given day.
* In every state Supplemental Security Income (SSI) fails to cover the Fair Market Rent for a one-bedroom apartment.
Homeless people with mental illness suffer more than other homeless people.
* Homeless people with mental illness remain homeless longer than the rest of the homeless population.
* People with mental illness are disproportionately represented in the chronically homeless population.
* Homeless people with mental illness encounter more barriers to employment, are in poorer physical health and have more contact with the legal system than homeless people without mental illness.
Permanent supportive housing is key to helping homeless people with mental illness.
* Only 5-7% of homeless people with mental illness require institutionalization; 95-98% could live in the community.
* 80% of people who are given the chance to live in supportive housing stay at least one year.
* Supportive housing for people with mental illness reduced: emergency room visits by 57%, hospitalizations by 58%, detoxification services by more than 80%, and public mental health residential program facility use by 100%.
* Supportive housing reduces the use of public services, saving an average of $16,282 annually.
With appropriate investment in permanent supportive housing, chronic homelessness for people with mental illness can be ended within the next decade. This would result in savings of billions of dollars for states and communities by relieving the burden currently placed on emergency rooms, various social services and the criminal justice system.
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Take Action Now!
Tell Them, "No more cuts"
NAMI Illinois, the Mental Health Summit and many mental health service providers are undertaking a collaborative effort to protect vital community mental health services.
As you may know, Governor Quinn's budget proposes what amounts to a 40% cut in funding for capacity grants for community mental health services. We must do everything we can to persuade the state legislature to protect funding for these programs, especially since the Governor is also proposing to close two state psychiatric hospitals and have the people who would have received treatment there rely instead on community mental health programs!
Together with State Representative Fred Crespo, a strong supporter of mental health services, the group has put together a petition that Mr. Crespo hopes to use to assist in rallying our other legislative allies and champions to ensure "no more cuts" for community mental health services.
Please send, e-mail or fax your completed petitions to NAMI Illinois' offices. NAMI Illinois will collect them and deliver them to Representative Crespo who will then present them to his colleagues and to the appropriate legislative committees. NAMI Illinois' contact information is printed at the bottom of the petition.
There is no fixed deadline for returning the petitions, but the next two weeks are critical. The sooner we get them in, the better. We want to apply serious pressure right away so legislators know, before budget negotiations really begin, that this is a matter they need to take very seriously.
P.S. All legislators are on break until April 17th so call or make an appointment to see them while they're in home districts. Our message is simple... Mental Health Matters To Us; No More Cuts!
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NAMI-DKK
Family-to-Family
NOW is the time sign up for our Signature Education Program!
 The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.
The course is taught by trained family members
All instruction and course materials are free to class participants
Over 115,000 family members have graduated from this national program
THE NEXT CLASS BEGINS:
Tuesday May 29, 2012
continuing weekly through Aug 14, 2012
Provena Mercy Medical Center
1325 North Highland Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
Classes are free
Registration is required
To register call Denise at 630-405-9336
or NAMI DKK office: 630-896-6264
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Connection Recovery Support Group
For People living with Mental Illnesses such as Depression, Bipolar, OCD, etc.
NAMI Connections Support Group for People with Mental Illnesses is a weekly recovery support group in which people learn from each others' experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding. Now meeting WEEKLY! Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Provena Mercy Behavioral Health Building 1325 North Highland Ave Aurora, IL 50506
Please call Denise at 630-405-9336 or NAMI DKK at 630-896-6264 for more information or if you are interested in joining the group. Back to Top
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Supportive Housing Conference
September 12th - 13th, 2012
and
Supportive Housing Bus Tour
September 11th
Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, Minnesota
Visit www.csh.org/centralregion, for more information!
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NAMI BasicsNew Session of NAMI Basics starting 
The fundamentals of caring for you, your family and your child with mental illness
A FREE six week education course taught by parents/caregivers of children and adolescents with mental illness.
Classes include:
ˇ Introduction - it's not your fault
ˇ The biology of mental illness
ˇ Treatment works
ˇ Problem solving skills
ˇ How to work within systems (school,
juvenile justice, mental health)
ˇ Shared stories
Please call us to sign up for our upcoming class
Provena Mercy Medical Center
1325 North Highland Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
Registration is required
To register please call Carol: 630-947-4430
or Karen: 630-664-9103 or
NAMI DeKalb, Kane South & Kendall Counties
400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, IL 60506
630-896-6264
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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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Supportive Housing Options
Source: CSH's (Corporation for Supportive Housing) national Seven Dimensions of Quality in Supportive Housing Range of Housing Settings, Models, and Approaches to Service Delivery
There is no single model for supportive housing's design or for the approach to service delivery. The housing settings may vary dramatically based on a range of factors, including tenants' preferences, the type of housing stock available, and the norms and history of a community's real estate market.
Housing settings for supportive housing units include:
The mix of services will vary depending on who is being housed and their individualized service needs. In general, the supportive services are designed to support tenants' ability to: retain their housing; sustain good health and manage on-going health and disability-related concerns; access and retain meaningful employment, and increase their skills and income; make connections to the larger community; and achieve greater self- reliance. To be effective, the services must anticipate the needs of the target population, but must also be flexible and responsive to the needs of each tenant household. In promoting housing stability, service providers focus on: helping tenants meet their lease obligations, including paying rent; maintaining a safe and healthy living environment; allowing others the peaceful enjoyment of their homes; and complying with the terms and conditions of the lease and any related house rules. The coordination and delivery of services may happen on or off-site of the housing. Providers may deliver services directly and also facilitate connections to services in the community, such as: individual and family counseling; mental health services; alcohol and substance use services; crisis intervention; childcare; medical care; employment services, including vocational counseling, job placement, and retention services; and many other supportive services. Supportive housing staff also work to foster community-building efforts among tenants and to foster engagement with the surrounding community. Read more about CSH
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Yorkville's Support Group
NAMI DKK adds another support group for families
~For family members/loved ones of someone living with a mental illness ~Meets once a month "Using the support group model is so essential to the success of our family support groups. Without the training, networking, and support of the group members I fear that support groups would become nothing more than "cry" sessions or "gripe" sessions. As a group the collective wisdom covered a lot of possibilities towards the issues." 2nd Tuesday of the Month 7:00 to 8:30 pm Yorkville Congregational Church 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville, IL 60560 If interested call Carrie 630-779-4933
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NAMI DKK General Meeting
June meeting on Guardianship
NAMI DKK General Meeting
Speakers:
Attorney, Inez Toledo
and
Attorney Diana Law from Law Elder Law in Aurora
Topic: Guardianship
Saturday, June 2, 2012
9:00 am - Coffee* and Conversation
9:30 am - Speaker
Speaker will be followed by time for questions
Dunleavy-Walsh Meeting Room
Provena Mercy Behavioral Health Building
1325 North Highland Ave
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Coming Events
NAMIDKK Board Meeting -
The next meeting will be May 14, 2012.
Wednesdays: NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm (details)
April 17, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in Aurora 7:00 pm (details)
April 28, 2012 - NAMI DKK Saturday Coffee 9:30 am to 11:00 am (details)
May 3, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in St. Charles 7:00 pm (details)
May 8, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in Yorkville 7:00 pm (details)May 8, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in Elgin 7:00 pm (details)May 29, 2012 - Family-to-Family Classes begin (details)June 2, 2012 - NAMI DKK General Meeting 9:00 am to 11:00 am (details) Speaker: Attorney Inez Toledo Save the Date: June 27-30, 2012 - NAMI National Convention in Seattle, WA (details) October 6, 2012 - NAMI DKK 5 K Run for Mental Health |
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Other Events in the Area
Events of Interest in our Communities
April 27, 2012 - PIAT (Piecing It All Together) Conference at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. more information Saturday, April 28, 10:00a.m -Criminal Justice Advocacy Meeting for People with Mental Illness. At Northwest Community Hospital. Contact Mandy Romero for additional information at 847-393-3049
September 12th - 13th, 2012 - Supportive Housing Conference and Supportive Housing Bus Tour September 11th
Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, Minnesota
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NAMI Convention Scholarships
How Children's Mental Health & Mental Illness Affects Home, School & Community
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) scholarship application for the 2012 NAMI National Convention is now available.
CMHS provides the scholarship to financially support people with mental illnesses who wish to participate in the NAMI National Convention.
The application can also be found under FAQs online at www.nami.org/convention
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April Fast Fact
The chronically homeless consume 50% of the days of shelter provided by assistance programs. The chronically homeless also rely heavily on costly services for health care rather than preventive care, which is less costly to provide.
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"Ten Things Parents Want Residential Providers to Know."
Posted by Lisa Lambert
This list is a result of many heartfelt conversations, moments of humor and often exasperation shared by dozens of parents over the years.
Number 10. See me as part of the solution, not just part of the problem. Let me know what you're finding is effective and what isn't working - I've been through failures before and I know they are part of the process. Number 6. Don't call me Mom (or Dad). |
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Help for Parents
Free training and information by phone
Tele-training:Free training by phone
Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center is announcing free Teleconference training sessions for Parents through the end of March. A partial list of topics for the training sessions: ~Special Education Basics - The Evaluation Process ~Suspensions and Expulsions of Students Receiving Special Ed Services ~Special Education Basics - Creating the IEP Events are open to parents, grandparents, foster parents, caregivers, teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, therapists, educational surrogate parents or any interested party. Family Matters also offers in person trainings, a phone line for questions and other resources for those who are looking for help with a child with special needs. More information on Family Matters upcoming eventsParent Empowerment Calls Parent Empowerment Calls are educational calls offered to all parents in Illinois who have a child with an emotional and/or behavioral concern, and focus on giving parents information they need to advocate for and support their children. Schedule of Topics for 2012: May 3: Becoming a System leader June 7: Families, ETC-One Family Run Organization Calls are held at Noon each month and are sponsored by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health Child and Adolescent Services. Call-in information changes each month. Be sure to check NAMI Illinois Event page for updated information on these calls. Back to Top |
Resources for Youth and Families Considering Residential Programs
from Building Bridges Initiative*
A Tip Sheet for Families Considering a Residential Program
If you are considering a residential treatment program for your child-or if your child has just been admitted to a residential program-you probably have many questions. This Family Tip Sheet is designed to help you get the best care and treatment for your child with emotional and behavioral challenges. Inside Info on the Residential Programs from Youth Who Have Been There
Starting residential treatment can be hard, so knowing what to expect can help. You might feel alone or angry or scared, and you may be concerned that no one will listen to you and your concerns. We have been right where you are now. We put this information together to help you benefit from our experience.
Going into a residential program is a big change for anyone. When you know what to expect, it can be a lot less scary and you will be able to benefit more from your experience. Don't be afraid to ask questions and take care of yourself. You deserve the best!
More Resources from Building Bridges Initiative *The mission of the Building Bridges Initiative is to identify and promote practice and policy initiatives that will create strong and closely coordinated partnerships and collaborations between families, youth, community- and residentially-based treatment and service providers, advocates and policymakers to ensure that comprehensive services and supports are family-driven, youth-guided, strength-based, culturally and linguistically competent, individualized, evidence and practice-informed, and consistent with the research on sustained positive outcomes. Building Bridges Initiative Website Back to Top |
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Pay It Forward Campaign
At Egg Harbor Cafes in Illinois
 Egg Harbor Café restaurants have selected NAMI Illinois and Affiliates as the beneficiary of their "Pay It Forward" campaign for the month of April. Donation jars featuring the NAMI Illinois logo are already in place at the checkout desk in the restaurants and proceeds will support NAMI Illinois and local affiliates.
Here is the email received from Egg Harbor announcing NAMI's selection:
Egg Harbor Café restaurants would like to feature NAMI as a beneficiary of "Pay It Forward" in April. Each month, we offer our customers an opportunity to donate to a different worthy cause through Pay It Forward. All of our 17 restaurants participate by placing a collection jar near the register at the front of their store. (For more information about Pay It Forward, you can check our website here:).
Egg Harbor Café restaurants are open for breakfast and lunch, and feature excellent and unique offerings sure to please. When you visit one of the stores listed below, please make a donation and introduce yourself to their staff as a member of NAMI!
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NAMI National Convention
Dr. Linehan featured speaker
Dr. Marsha Linehan-best known for her groundbreaking work with borderline personality disorder and as the founder of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)-will be a featured presenter at the 2012 NAMI National Convention. Dr. Linehan, who last year revealed to the New York Times that she herself has faced mental illness, will host a symposium where she will discuss DBT, its origin and applications to the expanding inclusion of other disorders, as well as BPD. |
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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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Forward This Newsletter
PLEASE PASS THIS ON
If you know someone that might benefit from getting this newsletter you can use the link below to forward this newsletter to them. If they enjoy it and want to get it all the time they can subscribe, but only if they want to. They will not be automatically put on our mailing list.
The newsletter is a great way to keep up with what is going on with NAMIDKK, find resources, and learn about ways you can help.
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Support Groups
NAMI DKK Support Groups are sponsored by Illinois Children's Mental Health Partnership
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)
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) Yorkville:
2nd Tuesday of the Month
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Yorkville Congregational Church
409 Center Parkway,
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-779-4933 (Carrie)
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
ˇ Life Strengths: Peer Support for those dealing with chronic mental illness.
ˇ 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: click here
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.
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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)
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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 Jim McNish Glenn Tredinnick Advisory Board
Regina Harris Elaine Mulligan Buzz Hays Jack Hazel 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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