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NAMI CCNS Newsletter | 2017 Vol 3
The quarterly newsletter of NAMI Cook County North Suburban NAMI Newsline 2017 Vol 3 – PDF DOWNLOAD NAMI Newsline 2017 Vol 3 NAMI CCNS NEWSLINE2017 Vol 3 1. 2017 Volume 3 From the NAMI CCNS Board “We still live in … Continue reading
Vic Mensa Wants To Break The Silence On Mental Health In The Black Community
Chicago rapper, Vic Mensa, has recently come forward and opened up about mental health and the issues confronting the African American community when it comes to mental health. In an interview with Sway, Vic said, “Mental health is something that … Continue reading
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Chester Bennington’s Wife Speaks Out on Mental Health
Talinda Bennington, Chester Bennington’s wife and mother to three of his six children, has released a heartbreaking statement following his tragic death. One week ago, I lost my soulmate and my children lost their hero-their Daddy. We had a fairytale life and … Continue reading
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Thanks to John Pendola and the Illinois Camaro Car Club
A big thank you goes out to John Pendola and the Illinois Camaro Car Club for the very generous donation of over $1300 to NAMI CCNS . We were able to talk, greet and tell all the Camaro Club enthusiasts … Continue reading
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Madalyn Parker Takes Mental Health Days Off From Work | What Happens Next is Incredible!
Madalyn Parker took a few days off of work for “Mental Health” reasons. What happened next amazed the internet! Her courage is the kind that is eroding the stigma associated with mental health. Yes, Madalyn Parker took two days off of … Continue reading
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Advocacy Alert: Congress decimating #mentalhealth care in #MentalHealthMonth
May is Mental Health Month and how is Congress celebrating? By trying to decimate mental health coverage in America. This week, there is a vote expected in the House on the amended American Health Care Act (AHCA). If this bill … Continue reading
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Senate passed H.R. 34 (mental health and criminal justice reform)
CEL-E-BRATE GOOD TIMES… COME ON! If you happened to listen closely enough, you might have heard our cheering just outside of DC as the Senate passed H.R. 34 (mental health and criminal justice reform) on Dec.7th by an astounding vote of 94-5. … Continue reading
Be Stigma-Free – A NAMI National feature
Here’s this month’s list of Stigmafree strides: 1. Share Your Story 2. Encourage your community to take part in National Depression Screening Day 3. Raise awareness for Mental Illness Awareness Week StigmaFree Partner Updates Did you catch FOX Sports yesterday? … Continue reading
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NAMI Now – February 2017 News
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North Suburban Housing Wait List Opening
On October 4, 2016, The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) will begin accepting pre-applications for one (1) bedroom standard and (1) bedroom Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard units (UFAS) at the following Affordable Housing Community: North Suburban Housing 215 W. Miner, … Continue reading