NAMI CARES
Concern, Advocacy, Research, Education, Support
November 2012
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Geneva Giving Trees
Vote for your favorite tree
 The Geneva History Center unveiled their 5th Annual Geneva Giving Trees on Tuesday, November 27 at 11:00 a.m.
There are fifteen Christmas trees decorated by various nonprofit groups 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 27 until December 27 at the Geneva History Center and here (see below) via paypal. 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.
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NAMI DKK 2013 Events
Mark Your Calendars!
NAMI DKK General Meeting
Saturday, January 12, 2013 9:00 am: Coffee & Conversation 9:30 am Speaker
Provena Mercy Center
Main Hospital Building
Lower Level, McAuley Room
1325 North Highland Ave
Aurora, IL 50506
NAMI DKK Dinner/Auction
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Herrington Inn & Spa
15 South River Lane,
Geneva, IL 60134
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Coping with the Holidays
From Mental Health Ministries e-Spotlight Winter 2012
Written by Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder, Coordinator of Mental Health Ministries
The holiday season is supposed to be a time full of joy, parties and gatherings with friends and families. But the holidays can be a difficult time for many persons dealing with:
~ personal grief, ~ loneliness,  ~ illnesses of all kinds, ~ economic concerns, ~ separation from family members and ~ relationship issues like separation or divorce. While some people experience temporary periods of depression like the "holiday blues" or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), many of us live with mental illness every day.
The holidays can be times of stress for everyone. As a person who lives with a mental illness, I have learned the importance of self-care...especially during times of stress in our lives. Try as much as possible to maintain your routines like sleeping, regular meals, exercising, taking medication, keeping appointments with mental health professionals and attending support groups. More tips for people living with mental illness and for family and friends More resources for coping with the holidays are available at the Mental Health Ministries website Details on how you can participate in a local NAMI meeting with interfaith groups
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Interfaith Mental Health Coalition
Holds Local Meetings
At the latest bi-monthly Interfaith Mental Health Coalition meeting held on November 13, 2012 it was decided to have the next meetings in three locations so that local NAMI affiliates could reach out to their local interfaith groups.
Interfaith Mental Health Coalition presents:
Sustainable Change: Sharing the Journey
January 12, 20131:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Dunleavy-Walsh Meeting Room
Provena Mercy Center
Behavioral Health Building
1325 North Highland Ave
Aurora, IL 50506
More information
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New Study Calls for Moratorium on Hospital Closures
An ALERT from the Treatment Advocacy Center
 Psychiatric Bed Numbers Plummet to 1850 Levels, Putting Patients, the Public at Risk
Treatment Advocacy Center this summer called for a moratorium on state hospital bed closures until a sufficient number of public psychiatric beds are available for individuals living with acute or chronic severe mental illness.
In our 2008 report on state hospital bed trends, we found individuals in psychiatric crisis being crowded into emergency rooms because public psychiatric beds were in such short supply, law enforcement answering more and more service calls in which untreated severe mental illness was a factor, and individuals with untreated illness increasingly ending up behind bars.
Given the severity of the situation then and anecdotal evidence that public bed populations had declined even further with a corresponding increase in consequences of untreated severe mental illness, we undertook the current study using 2010 data that became available in May 2012.
Our conclusion: things have only gotten worse.
Read the rest of the article
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Coming Events
NAMI DKK Board Meeting -
The next meeting will be January 14, 2013.
The Next Saturday Coffee will be on January 26, 2013. Please watch our announcements for more details.
Support Groups:
Wednesdays: NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group from 6:30 pm to 8:00 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
Dec 6, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in St. Charles 7:00 to 8:30 pm (details)
Dec 11, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in Yorkville 7:00 to 8:30 pm (details)Dec 18, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in Elgin 6:30 to 8:00 pm (details)Dec 18, 2012 - NAMI Support Group meets in Aurora 7:00 to 8:30 pm (details) Sundays from Feb 10, 2013 through Mar 17, 2013 - NAMI Basics (see details below)
Tuesdays from Feb 12, 2013 through April 23, 2013 - Family-to-Family (see details below) Save the Date: January 12, 2013 - NAMI DKK General Meeting
January 15, 2013 - Interfaith Coalition Meeting
February 2, 2013 - NAMI DKK Dinner/Auction at The Herrington in Geneva. More details soon! |
NAMI BasicsNew Session of NAMI Basics starting Feb, 2013 
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:
· Introduction - it's not your fault
· The biology of mental illness
· Treatment works
· Problem solving skills
· How to work within systems (school,
juvenile justice, mental health)
· Shared stories
Classes for 2013
Feb 10 through March 17
2:00pm-4:30pm
in St. Charles
Registration is required
To register please call Carol: 630-947-4430 or
or you can email us at
NAMI DeKalb, Kane South & Kendall Counties
400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, IL 60506
630-896-6264
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NAMI-DKK Family-to Family Classes starting in February, 2013
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
More details about Family-to-Family.
Classes start Tuesday, February 12, 2013
continuing weekly through April 23, 2013
in St. Charles
Classes are free
Registration is required
To register call Denise at 630-405-9336
or email us at education@namidkk.org
NAMI DeKalb, Kane South & Kendall Counties
400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, IL 60506
630-896-6264
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Making a Difference with Just a Phone Call
By Helen Singer in NAMI Blog
 This spring, after several of my close friends and family reached out to share the news that Mike Wallace, the legendary investigative journalist and "60 Minutes" anchor, had died, I sat down and had a good cry as if I had lost a favorite uncle. I know that it probably sounds strange that I was so personally affected by the passing of a famous newsman whose life was seemingly very different and removed from mine, but the fact is that Mike Wallace played a significant role in life and my decision to pursue a career in public health. Let me try to explain. In remembering Mr. Wallace, his colleagues at CBS News illustrated his reputation as a fierce interrogator noting that among the most dreaded phrases one might ever hear was, "Mike Wallace is here to see you." Well, for me, that actually couldn't be further from the truth. In 1996, after purposefully stopping the medication that I knew had helped me, I was in the middle of my third-and thankfully last-major struggle with severe and debilitating depression. I had gone to spend the day at my parents' house where I could basically hide out and not have to keep up the façade of being "OK." From my cocoon of misery on the sofa, I heard the phone ring, mom answered, said something typically Southern to the caller like, "Well bless your heart!" and then, "Helen, Mike Wallace is on the phone for you." Those words turned out to be a lifeline and one of the best gifts I have ever been given. Read more Back to Top |
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FDA Pulls Generic Version of Wellbutrin XL 300 mg
By Brendan McLean, NAMI Communications Coordinator (Oct 12 NAMI Now)
 Last week (October 2012) the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a press release stating that Budeprion XL 300 mg, a generic version of Wellbutrin (bupropion) XL 300 mg, did not produce the same therapeutic results.
Impax and Teva have stopped shipments of the drug and are withdrawing it from the market. The FDA has provided a list of 20 questions and answers regarding the recall. Individuals who are taking Budeprion XL 300 mg should talk to their health care provider if they have any questions. read more
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Ask a Cop
Do you have questions?
Ask a Cop is a new occasional column produced by NAMI's CIT Center, answering common questions about law enforcement and mental health issues. The column is an opportunity to learn about the law enforcement officer's perspective on how officers, providers and individuals and families affected by mental illness can work together to improve crisis responses. To ask a question, please email laurau@nami.org with the subject line "Ask a Cop." Please note that we will not be able to answer all questions or to discuss individual legal cases.
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Q: If I have to call the police for assistance for myself or a loved one, what can I do to avoid an arrest? A: We are strong believers that the best way to avoid an arrest is to prevent the crisis event. We always suggest that individuals and their families track crisis events and follow up with each other so they can figure out patterns and triggers to act on before the crisis. If you can act on Monday instead of waiting until the crisis event on Friday, then more options are available. You can contact a peer program, mobile crisis unit, a crisis line, group session, doctor's office, or take an action that might have worked in the past. We all know that sometimes, in spite of our best efforts, situations can escalate into a crisis; everyone should have a crisis procedure carefully prepared and documented ahead of time. NAMI's Family-to-Family course includes a section which contains a "Crisis File" that can be used to prepare for such emergencies. Many NAMI Affiliates have published crisis procedures that they give to their members to assist them in their preparation for those times when a crisis can't be prevented. Every time a crisis is prevented through proactive intervention and assistance, it reduces the likelihood of contact with law enforcement and an arrest. Every time that an individual goes in to a crisis, the odds of an assault, injury or arrest are increased. Through crisis intervention team (CIT) training, many law enforcement agencies are doing their part to decrease the odds of such events happening. When an assault does occur, most jurisdictions require officers to arrest an individual, in compliance with family violence laws. read more questions and learn about the people that answer those question
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November Fast Fact
A person who has schizoaffective disorder will experience delusions, hallucinations, other symptoms that are characteristic of schizophrenia and significant disturbances in his or her mood (e.g., affective symptoms).
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Drop In Center
Naperville
 Presented by NAMI DuPage and Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) Individuals who have a primary disability of mental illness have the opportunity to spend leisure time together in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Family members are welcome to attend. A free dinner is served. 6:00pm - 7:00pm: NAMI provides dinner. Donations are welcomed. 7:00pm - 9:00pm: WDSRA provides free, fun activities (time may vary depending on the activity)
The Drop In Center meets every Wednesday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Young Adults (ages 18-30) at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Rd, Glen Ellyn
Adults (ages 18 and older) at Riverwalk Community Center (RCC), 305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville.
For a schedule of activities you can visit the WDSRA website at www.wdsra.com. There is no need to pre-register, just "drop in" to one of the locations above and fill out a registration form on our first visit.
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Readers' Corner
A review by Taylor Poor, NAMI Education Program Coordinator
 In Reis's Pieces, Karen Winters Schwartz brings the devastation of schizophrenia-a journey difficult to comprehend even for those who have experienced it themselves-into the familiar setting of a lighthearted romance. Reis Welling seems to have it all: early tenure at Cornell, a loving girlfriend and a research project that involves hiking some of the world's most beautiful mountains. When his father dies of a heart attack, Reis starts to lose touch with reality, believing his department heads are spying on him and that even his girlfriend Ellen is involved with the conspiracy. His friends beg him to seek help, but he has to hit rock bottom-losing Ellen, his professorship and contact with his concerned family-before he finds the right treatment and the right doctor and starts gathering the pieces of his life together at last. When an attractive young woman interrupts his vastly different but relatively stable new life, Reis may even have another chance at love-that is, if he can find the courage to tell Kelly the truth about his stigmatizing illness. Read more
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2013 NAMI National Convention
San Antonio, Texas
June 27-30.
Save money by registering now! The First on Board registration deadline is Jan. 15, 2013
Visit www.nami.org/convention for more details.
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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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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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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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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. |
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Creativity Corner
Share your Creative Endeavors!
We would love to have contributions for our newsletter from anyone 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.
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Resources
Mental Health ResourcesNAMI Contact Information:NAMI DKK (DeKalb, Kane South & Kendall Counties) 630-896-6264 NAMI Illinois (state organization) 800-364-4572 or 217-522-1403 NAMI National 800-950-6264 or 703-524-7600 Back to Top
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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 Glenn Tredinnick - Treasurer Mary Ihnenfeld - Secretary Denise Edwards Jim McNish Bobbie McQuade Nigg Robyn Vickers 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 ProgramsHelping 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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