Author Archives: Jackie Smolyar

WBEZ News – Trading Parental Custody For Mental Health Care

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Jackie Smolyar

WBEZ News – Excruciating Choice: Trading Parental Custody For Mental Health Care WBEZ story on parents of children with serious mental illness https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/excruciating-choice-trading-parental-custody-for-mental-health-care/f95bf45f-f284-4909-adb9-812ae2ef73a9?utm_source=url&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Web-Share

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Wilmette police tout mental health training in light of Sinead O’Connor incident

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Jackie Smolyar

Click here to visit the Chicago Tribune story…  Thank you for your support!

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Fostering Family Resilience – PIECING IT ALL TOGETHER (PIAT)

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Jackie Smolyar

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Housing for Individuals Living with Mental Illness – a Discussion

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Jackie Smolyar

* Click here for PDF download * NAMI CCNS Cordially Invites You To: Housing for Individuals Living with Mental Illness, Needs and Resources – a Discussion Learn about types of housing facilities and the needs in the community. Learn about legislative … Continue reading →

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Because Mental Illness Doesn’t Take A Snow Day – Contact Congress Today!

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Jackie Smolyar

Because Mental Illness Doesn’t Take A Snow Day Congress may have come to a standstill because of 2 feet of snow, but mental illness doesn’t stop for a snow day. We need Congress to dig in and work together to … Continue reading →

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