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April (Vol. 5, Issue 10)

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TriCity Family Services

1120 Randall Ct.

Geneva, IL 60134

630-232-1070 phone

630-232-1471 fax

www.tricityfamilyservices.org

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About Us

TriCity Family Services is a trusted partner for counseling and other mental health services for children and teens, their families and community members across all life stages. Regardless of income level, members of the TriCity community have access to our full spectrum of services. Our unique family-centered approach seeks to involve all members of the family in treatment, and we are a local leader in engaging children and teens in early intervention and prevention programs. Through our services and support environments, our multi-dimensional approach seeks to strengthen the entire TriCity community by promoting lifelong mental health.

We are a certified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that annually serves over 4,000 residents of the central Kane County townships of St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Kaneville, Blackberry, Virgil and Campton.

We accept insurance, Medicaid/Kid Care, Medicare, and offer a sliding fee scale for counseling services. We also offer scholarships for our group programs. No one is ever denied services at TriCity Family Services based on an inability to pay.

Upcoming Events

Save the Date for our

Great Lobster Fly-In!

1 1/4 lb. lobsters will be flown in fresh on

Sat. June 14, 2014!

Other items to be included for purchase are shrimp, beef filets, bread, and dessert.

Orders will be accepted by mail, phone and online.

Orders will need to be picked up at the Great Lobster Fly-In on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Pickup will be held at the Kane County Courthouse, James Street parking lot, downtown Geneva.

Ordering information will be available soon at www.tricityfamilyservices.org.

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In This Issue

Upcoming Events

Featured Photo

A Sweet Promotion

Thank you to Easter Adopt a Family Sponsors

Employee Assistance Program

Staff in the Spotlight

Community Connections

Corporate Partners in Caring

With much anticipation and excitement, we, at TriCity Family Services are counting down the hours until our 25th Annual Benefit..."Silver Linings."

The support from our donors, friends, and the community has been absolutely amazing. We are so thrilled to have a SOLD OUT event for the first time in the 25 years of benefit history! With over 450 guests in attendance, our "Silver Linings" event is sure to be an evening of epic proportions.

We would be remiss if we did not give our "hats off" to the Friends of TriCity Family Services who, as we speak, are planning and preparing the last-minute details. Lori Georgeson, Annual Benefit Event Chair, and the 2014 Benefit committee deserve praise for their efforts in devoting countless hours to ensuring that everything is in order, down to the last detail.

Thank you for everyone who has registered for the Annual Benefit, purchased a raffle ticket, or made a donation to our event. On behalf of the staff at TCFS, we are looking forward to celebrating with you!

Please enjoy our April e-newsletter!

Strengthening People, Building Community

Featured Photo of the Month

Michelle Clark, MS.Ed, NCC, LCPC, TCFS Coordinator of Community Services and her husband Michael at our 24th Annual Benefit..."All That Glitters" last April.

Kimmer's Ice Cream of St. Charles Partners with TCFS for Mental Health Awareness Month in May

For the third consecutive year, Kimmer's Ice Cream, located in St. Charles, is partnering with TriCity Family Services in support of Mental Health Awareness month in May. Kimmer's Ice Cream is the home of the "Sparkle Cone," and for this year's promotion, a portion of the proceeds that are sold from these specialty cones will benefit TriCity Family Services.

The "Sparkle Cone" features silver sprinkles and a white chocolate dipped cone. You choose the ice cream flavor.

To take advantage of this sweet opportunity, please visit Kimmer's Ice Cream throughout the month of May. Kimmer's is located at 1 W. Illinois St., Ste. 100, St. Charles.

Kimmer's Ice Cream is open all year round. All of their classic & gourmet ice cream is homemade with love!

Friends of TCFS

Thank You to Our Easter Adopt-a-Family Program Sponsor Families

The Friends of TriCity Family Services are proud to announce that 31 families in need were helped through the Easter Adopt-a-Family program.

Pantry essentials, gift cards, candy and decorations were perfectly arranged in beautiful baskets and bins so that our families in need could have a memorable and enjoyable holiday.

A special thank you goes to Stephanie Sacca, Easter Adopt-a-Family Chair, who has devoted countless hours to overseeing this project. Thanks to her dedication, our clients who are facing financial hardship received extra blessings this Easter holiday!

The agency is very blessed to have such wonderfully thoughtful and generous volunteers and sponsors who take part in our Easter Adopt-a-Family program.

Attention Employers & Small Businesses,

Did you know that TCFS has an

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

What is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

It is a free and confidential service that offers assistance to employees and their family members who are experiencing some type of personal or work-related problem.

It is a program sponsored by the employer that provides professional guidance and assistance to help identify practical solutions for everyday problems. The program is both voluntary and confidential- it is designed to allow employees to seek help on their own.

The EAP is a positive approach that helps employees resolve problems before they begin to affect their jobs. Co-workers or supervisors may encourage an employee to call, or a referral may be made by a supervisor.

What services are offered through the EAP?

Face to face and telephone services to asses the problem and to map out a plan of action.
Assistance and referral for problem resolution.
Follow-up contact to ensure change is taking place and client satisfaction.
24 hour/7 day a week availability for emergencies.
WorkLife telephonic and web based consultation, research and referral services.

To learn more about WorkLife please click here.

What kind of problems does the EAP address?

Marital, family or other relationship issues
Job stress/work related issues
Emotional stress, depression, or anxiety
Financial/Legal issues
Child care/Elder care issues
Alcohol/drug problems or other addictions
Grief/Loss

To learn more about the EAP program, please call (630) 232-1070 to speak to Laura Kowalski, Sr. Clinician/Consultant and EAP Coordinator, or Kathy Gibson, Sr. EAP Consultant. Additional information can also be found at www.tricityfamilyservices.org.

Staff in the Spotlight

Deb McGrath is Welcomed "Back" to TCFS!

On 2/25/14, agency staff were thrilled to welcome Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Deb McGrath, "back" to TCFS as the newest member of its growing pool of Part-time Hourly Therapists. A 1978 graduate of George Williams College's M.S. program in Counseling Psychology, Deb actually began her career in mental health at TCFS where she served as an Outreach Family Therapist from 1978 - 1983. After working for five years as an Individual & Family Therapist at Ecker Mental Health Center in Elgin, in 1989 Deb launched a distinguished career at the Illinois Math & Science Academy in Aurora where, for the next 23 years, she served as IMSA's Clinical School Counselor. Deb's wealth of experience, advanced clinical skills, and passion for working with teens and their families, promise to make this "retuning veteran" a great asset to the agency!

Community Connections

We are proud to recognize our Annual Benefit & Auction Sponsors

$5,000 Premier Sponsor: Arrow Electronics, Inc.

$2,500 Platinum Sponsors: Accenture Workplace Solutions, AHC Advisors, Inc., ARES Security Corporation, BMO Harris Bank, Comcast, Creekwood Associates, Exelon Generation, Nicor Gas, The FT Cares Foundation, and The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

$1,000 Gold Sponsors: AREVA, Demark, Inc., Enercon Services, Inc., FONA International, Inc., KPI Publications, Inc., Midwest Dental Implantology, Paramount Industrial Park, Inc., Szobody Espresso, LLC., The Dolly McCarthy Show, The Kane County Chronicle, Ventyx an ABB Company, and Westinghouse Electric Company.

$500 Silver Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Chris Behmer, Comfort Inn & Suites, Delnor Glen Senior Living, Dickens, Mason, & Kissell, D.D.S., Ltd., Fox Valley Orthopedics, MCC Technology, PMI Energy Solutions, and St. Charles Bank & Trust.

$400 Bronze Sponsors: Cadence Behavioral Health, Dayspring Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Charles Kallstrom, D.D.S., Geneva Eye Clinic, Ltd., The Gerald Auto Group,

K. Hollis Jewelers, and Linden Oaks.

Corporate Partners in Caring

FONA International, Inc. Renews its Support of TCFS

We are delighted to recognize FONA International, Inc. for its recent renewal as a Corporate Pacesetter in Caring at the $5,000 level.

TriCity Family Services thanks FONA International Inc. for joining the agency in our commitment to protect and preserve local families by improving the quality of life for those in need of mental health and counseling services.

All companies affiliated with the agency's Corporate Partners in Caring program are recognized as sponsors at the agency's fundraising events and receive a year of philanthropic benefits in celebration of their gifts.

Click here for more information on the Corporate Partners in Caring Program.

Thank You to Our Corporate Leaders, Innovators, and Pacesetters in Caring

TriCity Family Services, 1120 Randall Ct. Geneva, IL 60134, 630-232-1070 phone, 630-232-1471 fax

www.tricityfamilyservices.org