Advocacy is an important part of recovery. Announcing to the world that "Recovery Rocks" empowers individuals and helps reduce the stigma that is associated with mental illness.
On October 7, Trilogy joined the National Alliance on Mental Illness Cook County North Suburban (NAMI CCNS) Walk to raise awareness for mental health. More than 60 clients, staff, board members, and friends of Trilogy gathered to make a difference. And you know what? We, along with our new mascot Milo, "Rocked" for Recovery! Please join us in taking an active role in raising awareness by liking us on Facebook and sharing news about mental health with your Facebook friends.
John Mayes
President and CEO
Trilogy's Integrated Healthcare Program Receives NAMI-IL 2012 Heroes Program Award
During the National Alliance on Mental Illness Illinois (NAMI-IL) Annual Conference (October 19-21, 2012), Trilogy's Integrated Healthcare Program was awarded the NAMI-IL 2012 Heroes Program Award for Teamwork and Innovation during the Heroes Award Luncheon.
More than 100 attendees from across the state gathered to learn more about recovery services and statewide policies affecting mental health. Trilogy was proud to be recognized as providing the most innovative integrated care. Through our partnership with Rush University College of Nursing we provide better access to care for clients by acting as a practicum site for more than 200 graduate nursing students since the start of our program. Through our partnership with Heartland Health Centers, we provide access to primary care for all of our clients.
Accepting the award for Trilogy from left to right, Stephen Fatum, Trilogy Board Vice-Chair; Ruth McMahon, Chief Development Officer; Alice Geis, Director of Integrated Healthcare; John Mayes, President and CEO; Mary Colleran, Director of Grants and Special Projects.
John Mayes and Ken Bennett, US Secretary of Labor Regional Representative, attend first NWDA Resource Fair.
Workforce Development:
On Wednesday, October 24, the founding members of the Northside Workforce Development Alliance (NWDA)-Trilogy, together with
Housing Options, The New Foundation Center and Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4)-held a Resource Fair for Supported Employment at the Chandler-Newberger Center in Evanston, Illinois. The purpose of the NWDA is to combine resources and create better employment opportunities for individuals living with serious mental illness.
"Working helps raise my self-esteem and I feel more motivated and productive in my life. I really appreciate how Trilogy has helped me with finding and keeping my job." Jay H.
Work is an important factor in most of our lives. Trilogy's Employment Services Program matches qualified candidates with local businesses and gives individuals the support they need to succeed.
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Trilogy Awarded National Council Hall of Honor Status
John Mayes Accepting
2012 First Place Reintegration Award
for Clinical Medicine in April 2012.
Read more about Trilogy becoming a Hall of Honor inductee.
