Voting is Important
What you can do to make a difference
Ready, Set, Vote!
November 6, 2012
This is the year to get involved. The stakes are higher than ever before. Here are some things you can do and resources to help you do them.
ASK A QUESTION:
Are candidates talking about mental health care? If not, get them started and ask a question. Learn where they stand on the issue you're passionate about. MAKE A STATEMENT: If you want mental health care to be a priority for candidates, you don't have to wait to ask a question. You can make a statement. MEET WITH CANDIDATES:  If you think our country is not prioritizing mental health care and you'd like to do something about it, meet with candidates. Share our priorities and build candidate awareness. RESPOND POSITIVELY:When you talk with a candidate about our priorities, it's important to be prepared. If you encounter opposition, don't be defensive and don't argue, respond positively. CONNECT WITH CANDIDATES:Developing a relationship with candidates is the best way to shift attitudes and increase support for mental health care. Stay in touch and serve as a resource. Find out how to get started and download written resources
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Honoring the ForgottenBy Brendan McLean, NAMI Communications Coordinator 
A D.C. memorial garden honors individuals from the past who lost their lives to mental illness.
Across the country, thousands of unmarked graves and remains of individuals from psychiatric hospitals stand forgotten. It's estimated that more than 100,000 of these unmarked graves exist across the United States.
In Georgia, 25,000 nameless graves were discovered, buried under leaves and trash with only numbers identifying each of the rusted headstones. Many of those numbers are improperly recorded and have no confirmation can be made of who is buried there. In Oregon, 5,000 canisters of cremains were found on storage shelves. 600 cremains were found in cardboard boxes in Hawaii. These are just a few of the horrific examples of individuals who died in psychiatric hospitals and whose deaths were not properly recorded.
Tales like these have inspired people around the country to work together to restore these cemeteries, and restore dignity to the individuals who were turned into outcasts, died and were forgotten.
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 Mental Illness Awareness Week 2012: Oct. 7-13, 2012
Help us Reduce Stigma
In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since 1990, mental health advocates across the country have joined together during the first full week of October in sponsoring many kinds of activities.
MIAW has become a NAMI tradition. It presents an opportunity to all NAMI state organizations and affiliates across the country to work together in communities to achieve the NAMI mission through outreach, education and advocacy.
The National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding is Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. Special resources for outreach to faith communities also can be downloaded.
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NAMI Education and Support Programs Serving the Criminal Justice System
NAMI CIT in Action
Increasingly NAMI Affiliates are noticing opportunities to use NAMI education and support programs to educate criminal justice professionals or individuals and families caught up in the criminal justice system. Judi Evans, executive director of NAMI Florida, says that courts in particular embrace NAMI programs when they see how much we have to offer. "NAMI has resources that courts desperately need. NAMI Peer-to-Peer and NAMI Connection are free, and counties often do not have peer support programs available for people involved in mental health courts."
According to Evans, NAMI Peer-to-Peer is offered in conjunction with several mental health courts in Florida, and one judge even "orders" family members of court participants to attend the NAMI Family-to-Family course.
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Speaking about Empathy
November General Meeting
Dr. Jim Frank
Counselor and Instructor (ret.) at College of DuPage
9:00 am Coffee and Conversation
9:30 am Speaker
Dunleavy-Walsh Meeting Room
Provena Mercy
Behavioral Health Building
1325 North Highland Ave
Aurora, IL 50506
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MIAW FAITH TOOL KIT
Working with the faith communityMental Illness Awareness Week is October 7-13, 2012
The National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding is
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Raising awareness is rewarding and easy. Gather one or two other advocates, talk to your faith leaders and get permission to plan a simple event or service. By taking the initiative, you will free up others to learn and talk about mental health issues which are often kept in the closet. You will bring hope and help to many people, some who may never have been given permission or words to speak about their struggles. Select one of the suggested activities below:
Plan a candlelight vigil using service ideas from www.nami.org/faithnet. Plan a program inviting an In Our Own Voice speaker or mental health care provider. Visit www.nami.org/ioov. Plan a study based on a book from the suggested reading list in the "for your library" fact sheet or at www.nami.org/faithnet. Donate one of the books from the list to your congregation's library; write a short review of it for your congregation's newsletter for October Invite a health care provider or peer support specialist from a Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) facility to speak about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how congregations can support military families. Create a resource bulletin board using your local NAMI affiliate brochures, fact sheets, a list of local mental health care providers and a bulletin insert Back to Top |
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NAMI DKK Saturday Coffee
August Coffee
Saturday September 29th
9:30 am - 11 am
Your hosts will be:
Centennial Counseling
1120 E. Main Street
Suite 102
Cedar Crossing Building
St. Charles, IL 60174
Kelly Goldstein, MA.
will talk on "Balance in our Lives."
Trude Holli, LMFT will speak for Centennial Counseling and the services they offer.
Light refreshments will be served
All are welcome.
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What's at Stake in the 2012 Elections?
by Beth Anne Hendrickson, NAMI Policy Intern 
Here are some excerpts from an article in NAMI Advocate:
What does this year's election season have to do with mental health? The answer is, "everything." Candidates elected into office during this time of critical health care debate and reform will make decisions with lasting impact on access to mental health treatment and services. New reforms make mental health parity a requirement and care more affordable, but these policies are still being debated. We need leaders who are ready to move forward to ensure that individuals receive the full effect of intended benefits. For people living with mental illness and their families, much is at stake in these elections. Now is the time for you, NAMI voters, to weigh in and tell candidates, Mental Health Care Gets My Vote! "The Supreme Court decision gives power to the states," said NAMI Executive Director Michael J. Fitzpatrick. "The challenge now is to make sure they use it wisely. They can't hide from problems that will only hurt people if left unattended." Candidates need to know that Medicaid is a state budget priority. Timing Is Everything The PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) debate has built a platform for mental health advocates to promote better mental health policy to a wide audience across the political spectrum, including candidates who want to know voter priorities. That means we have the opportunity to impact how the nation and health systems view mental illness.
Candidates and incumbents up for re-election need to become aware of NAMI's mental health policy priorities and form positions on these issues, which affect millions of Americans.
Local Implementation
The presidential race certainly attracts the most attention, but congressional, state and local primaries and elections are equally important to mental health. For example, on Election Day (Nov. 6, 2012), 468 U.S. Congressional seats will be up for election. The outcome could affect the majority balance in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Your representatives and senators give voice to voters' concerns in federal legislation, and your members of Congress directly impact mental health policy for the nation. More on impacting candidates views |
Prescription Drug Help
If You Have No Insurance
From the NAMI Barrington President's Desk - by Joseph M. Jason
 I was recently asked what someone can do if they have no insurance and no Medicaid yet need to take various medications for mental health issues. I wish I could provide a simple answer, but there are answers. First, here's an article that discusses assistance programs, retail and online pharmacies, discount cards and comparison shopping. Read Looking to save on prescriptions? It's complicated. You might also like to visit this online guide to low-cost health clinics in our area. (Editor's note: This link will take you to a list for the Aurora area. If you do not live in that area you can use this same link and put in your zip code to find services in your area) **************************************************************** Other resources for Medication assistance:Together Rx Access 1-800-250-2839 www.TogetherRxAccess.comRx Med Assist 1-800-544 6018 www.FreeUSDrugCard.com
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Coming Events
NAMIDKK Board Meeting -
The next meeting will be Sept 10, 2012.
Sept 29, 2012: The Next Saturday Coffee will be at Centennial Counseling Center in St. Charles
Support Groups:
Wednesdays: NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at Provena Mercy Center (details)
Thursdays: NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Association for Individual Development details
Oct 4, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in St. Charles 7:00 to 8:30 pm (details)
Oct 9, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in Yorkville 7:00 to 8:30 pm (details)Oct 9, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in Elgin 6:30 to 8:00 pm (details)Oct 16, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in Aurora 7:00 to 8:30 pm (details) Other events: October 6, 2012 - NAMI DKK 5 K Run for Mental Health October 19-21 - NAMI Illinois Educational Conference for more information or to register for this Conference contact this website il.nami.org or call 217-522-1403 Save the Date:
November 17, 2012 - Dr. Jim Frank speaking about Empathy at the NAMI DKK General Meeting
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Other Events in the Area
Events of Interest in our Communities
Thursday, October 11: WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY Co-sponsors, League of Women Voters, Elgin, and NAMI Kane County North, invite members of the community to join them for the Kane County Mental Health Council's PowerPoint presentation, A Layperson's Guide to Mental Illness. Current mental health issues will be discussed during the second portion of the program
Speakers:
Karen Beyer, Executive Director, Ecker Center
Katie Petray, NAMI Kane County North
Gail Borden Library, 217 Grove, Elgin 60123
Room 1, 2nd floor - 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 29: 9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Ron Coleman Workshop at the UIC School of Public Health. Mr. Coleman will present on: "Working with Voices" - from a first-person perspective. The training includes how voice hearers, and others (including professionals), can support people who hear voices. $80 professional / $50 consumer or student registration fee. Pre-registration required. Reach out to Nev Jones at gjones20@depaul.edu with any questions.
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September Fast Fact
Developing a relationship with candidates is the best way to shift attitudes and increase support for mental health care. Stay in touch and serve as a resource.
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The Warm Line
Peer and Family Support by Telephone
 The Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice is pleased to announce the Warm Line! Sometimes what is needed most in difficult times is someone to talk to: Someone who listens and understands. The Warm Line is an opportunity in Illinois for persons with mental health challenges and their families to receive support by phone. Peer and Family Support Specialists are professionals who have experienced mental health recovery in their own lives as an individual or family member. They have been trained in recovery support, mentoring, and advocacy and are ready to listen and help you. The warm line is not a crisis hotline, but is a source of support as you recover or help a family member to recover. Call: 1 (866) 359-7953 TTY: 1 (866) 880-4459 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm except holidays From the main menu, select option #2 for Consumers and Families Next, select option #5 for the Warm Line: Peer and Family Support by Phone. Back to Top |
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Web News!
NAMI DKK Updates
Website for NAMI DKK!
Please visit
NAMI DKK board appreciates the time and effort that Dvorah Graeser put in to updating the NAMI DKK website. If you have not visited our website recently, please take the time to see what a wonderful difference there is. We now have an updated calendar for our events, current resources and a way that you can donate online.
NAMI DKK is on Facebook!
Check us out
 Thanks to a recent volunteer, Robyn Vickers we have finally joined the social media. Keep up to date with NAMI DKK events, programs and progress. Learn about new initiatives by NAMI and find out about NAMI Illinois happenings. Learn about Mental Illness and find new resources. Back to Top |
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A Proposal to Restructure the State's Debt
Legislative Alert by Hugh Brady 
Finally - a solution may be at hand for Illinois' backlog of reimbursements for mental health providers and other agencies and vendors.
As you may now know, the state is nine months in arrears in its debts to vendors, suppliers and community service agencies, a total of $8.5 billion. Not only is this a huge debt, but the state is paying a 1% per month interest rate on all of it, or a compounded annual interest of 12.5%.
A group called Illinois Partners for Human Service (IPHS), an umbrella group of more than 700 service providers, including NAMI Illinois, asks, why is the state paying 12.5% interest when current interest rates are so low? You can get a 30 year home mortgage for about 3.5% after all. And they have proposed restructuring the debt, which would have the very large added advantage of paying off all of these agencies and vendors.
The proposal is before the Illinois legislature, and we need your help getting it passed.
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INTERFAITH RESOURCE FAIR:
Interfaith Mental Health Coalition
October 23, 2012  7:45 am to noon
Abbington Banquet Facility
Glen Ellyn, IL
Keynote speaker Rev. Craig Rennebohm
Nationally known speaker and consultant promoting effective mental health ministries at the local level.
The IMHC recognizes that people with mental health needs often turn to their faith communities for support. IMHC is a coalition of mental health related organizations and faith communities who are working together to better address the mental health needs in our community.
There will be lots of time and opportunity to meet representatives of different faith communities and mental health resources to help build potential partnerships.
Cost: $20 in advance ($30 at the door). Continental breakfast is included For more information contact Bob Skrocki at contact@interfaithmhc.org
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Research Volunteers Needed
Middle School Students Research
Students needed for a one-hour interview
Receive a $20 Gift Card
Each student that participates will receive a $20 thank-you gift card to a store of his or her choice Qualifications for the Study
The Student Must: ~be a middle school student (6th-8th grade) ~have an IEP for emotional disability (ED), behavior disorder (BD), or both ~spend part or all of his/her school day in an alternative classroom setting (e.g. learning resource room, self-contained classroom, BIP program or therapeutic day school) What will happen during the interview?
Students will talk about themselves, their interests, and their lives as student For more information contact:Email: susan.r.terrell@gmail.comCell phone: 773-396-6750Sue Terrell, LCSW, RN, PhD Candidate,Institute for Clinical Social WorkThis research is part of a dissertation entitled "The experience of middle school students identified as having a behavioral disorder"
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Readers'/Viewers' Corner
by Courtney Reyers, NAMI Publications Manager
 Showtime's "Homeland" An Upfront Look at Bipolar Disorder
What happens when a leading character of a hit show is caught in a world of deception, high stakes and mental illness? Showtime network's "Homeland" provides the best example we've seen to date in its female protagonist, Carrie Mathison (played by actress Claire Danes). season two premiers this fall, building off season one's cliffhanger finale in which Carrie voluntarily undergoes electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to manage her major depressive episode (which was preceded by a manic episode that unraveled a case, but also cost Carrie her job at the CIA).
What's so great about "Homeland" is its sensitive portrayal of bipolar disorder-the perks and the downfalls-as well as the stigma that goes along with mental illness. Carrie hides her disorder to keep her job, receiving meds in secret from her nurse sister, who is pretty much her sole source of support. When Carrie takes off for a long weekend without her medication, a manic-depressive episode follows as the storyline unfolds, much to Carrie's credit.
Carrie figures out the twisted plot of terrorism and treason, but unfortunately has lost credibility with her peers because of her illness. The lines between reality and hallucination, lie and truth, and "crazy" and "normal" shift all over the place and have viewers questioning who the bad guys really are. The sympathy Danes' acting prowess invokes, along with other cast members, does one of the best jobs of portraying mental illness in modern television today, with compassion, clarity and responsibility attached.
Read the full interview
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The Lives Behind Bipolar 
Read about Of Two Minds,
a documentary chronicling the lives of individuals impacted by bipolar disorder
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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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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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DONATE TODAY
NAMI DKK needs your help to continue providing support and education for those with mental illness and their families.
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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
77 N. Airlite, Elgin
(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: 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.
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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, librarian, 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
Elaine Mulligan Buzz Hays Jack Hazel Cheryl Johnson 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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