May 2015
NEWS & NOTES
A monthly e-newsletter for our donors, volunteers, and friends.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

It is a time to remember that mental health is part of overall health. Mental health affects thought processes, relationships, productivity, and the ability to adapt to changes in circumstances or cope with adversity.

 

One in four adults experiences mental health problems in any given year. Those problems can contribute to the onset of more serious long-term conditions. One in 17 adults lives with a mental illness such as major depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Approximately one-half of chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14 and three-quarters by age 24. Unfortunately, long delays−sometimes decades−often occur between when symptoms first appear and when people get help.

 

Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to learn to recognize early symptoms of mental illness and the importance of talking about concerns with a doctor or mental health professional. Early identification and treatment can make a big difference for successful management of a condition.

 

For more information about Mental Health Awareness Month, visit the National Alliance on Mental Health at www.nami.org.

 

 

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Check Out the New TCFS Website!

The new and improved TCFS website went live on April 1, 2015.  Its updated layout and organization make accessing information about TCFS easy and convenient. 

 

The top of the page includes sections about Our Programs & Services, Our Therapists, What to Expect, Fees & Insurance, and Resources.  The bottom of the page includes information About Us, how to Support Us, and how to Contact Us.  And be sure to check the website regularly for information about our events.

 

 

26th Annual Gala & Benefit Wrap-Up

The TCFS 26th Annual Gala & Benefit was held on April 18, 2015 at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles.  More than 450 people attended the event, and more than $170,000 was raised to support the TCFS mission of strengthening people and building community. 

 

 

 

 

 

To see more photos of the event, visit our website or our Facebook page. 

 

Upcoming Events & Programs

Smart Choices Anger Management Workshops

May 2, 9, 16, 30 and June 6, 13 for grades K-2

May 2, 9, 16, 30 for grades 3-5

 

For more information:

630-232-1070

www.tricityfamilyservices.org  

Register now for these child-and-parent workshops that teach the skills necessary to resolve conflict, manage anger, and develop alternatives to aggressive behavior. 

 

 

Bridges Divorce Adjustment Workshop

May 4, 11, 18 and June 1, 8, 15

 

For more information:

630-232-1070

www.tricityfamilyservices.org  

Register now for this workshop that helps children ages 7-11 cope with the issues surrounding their parents' separation or divorce.

 

 

Teen Girls Retreat

Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17

Riverwoods Family Campus, St. Charles

 

For more information:

630-232-1070

www.tricityfamilyservices.org  

Register now for this weekend of enrichment and support for girls ages 14-17.  

 


 
2015 Wilderness Challenge Program

Friday, June 12 - Friday, June 19

Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Northern Minnesota and Canada

 

For more information: 

630-232-1070 or

www.tricityfamilyservices.org  

Register now for this annual, week-long therapeutic canoeing and camping experience for teens who could benefit from a strong character-building experience.

 

  
Lobster Fly-In

Saturday, June 20

9:00am-11:30am

Old Kane County Courthouse

Geneva, Illinois 

 

For more information: 

630-232-1070 or

www.tricityfamilyservices.org  

Order live or freshly steamed lobsters from this annual event!  Steaming is done right on-site with an antique steam engine, and all lobster orders include bibs, preparation instructions, and recipes for tantalizing dipping sauces.  Shrimp, beef filets, bread, and Kimmer's Ice Cream can also be ordered.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Lobster Fly-In needs your help! 

Volunteers are needed on June 20th to help set-up and tear-down the event, and to fill orders.
  
For more information, contact Courtney Laverty by email or at 630-232-1070.
 
Thank You!
Thank You For A Fabulous Gala & Benefit!

Thank you to everyone who supported and attended our 26th Annual Gala & Benefit! 


 

Special thanks to our Event Co-Chairs Diane Gibson and Jennifer Downing; to our Honorary Chairs Rob and Karen Hollis; and to the Friends of TCFS.


 

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Accenture, Arrow, Neighbors Magazine, CB&I, The Dolly McCarthy Show, Enercon, FT Cares Foundation, RJA Design, Great American Payment Systems, AHC Advisors, BMO Harris Bank, and Bulldog Plumbing.


 

And thank you to our Corporate Partners in Caring:  A Complete Remodeling Company; AHC Advisors, Inc.; BMO Harris Bank; Comcast; Creekwood Associates; Dickens, Mason & Kissel, D.D.S., Ltd.; Exelon Generation; FONA International; Midwest Dental Implantology; Producers Chemical; and St. Charles Bank & Trust.


 

Thank You Exelon!

Thank you to the Exelon employees who volunteered their time on Friday, April 24 to paint our kitchen, stairwell, workroom, coatroom, and doors, AND install shelving units in the basement of the TCFS office on Randall Court in Geneva.  Their amazing skills spruced up the agency and made it an even nicer place in which to work. 
 


Pictured, left to right:  Susan Ellis, Bill Ellis, Tony Wlezien, Jamie O'Connell, Jim Meister, Yvette Enright, Carolyn Polos, and Kristen Otterness.  Not pictured: Dan Roberts.


 


 
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