Author Archives: Jackie Smolyar

HuffPost What’s Working Honor Roll: Some States Are Giving Mentally Ill Offenders An Alternative To Prison, With Promising Results

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Jackie Smolyar

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/09/whats-working-prisoners-mentally-ill-mental-health-courts_n_7032574.html The Huffington Post  |  By Catherine Taibi Posted: 04/09/2015 12:30 pm EDT Updated: 04/10/2015 8:59 am EDT As journalists, we dutifully report on what’s going wrong, from scandals and corruption to natural disasters and social problems. But far too … Continue reading →

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WRAP Class is Coming to Crystal Lake – Wellness Recovery Action Plan

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Jackie Smolyar

WRAP – Wellness Recovery Action Plan – In Crystal Lake, starting June 13 or June 15 Create your personalized self-management tool for wellness and recovery Free 8-week WRAP Class offered by NAMI-McHenry At Community Resource Center (CRC) Building 620 Dakota St, Crystal … Continue reading →

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2016 NAMI CCNS Mental Health Reform Illinois April 25

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Jackie Smolyar

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Special Needs Financial Planning: Opportunities and Pitfalls

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Jackie Smolyar

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Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) class Sept 1 – Oct 20

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Jackie Smolyar

*Click for a downloadable PDF version* WRAP is an 8 week recovery education course that teaches an individual in recovery how to develop a self-directed plan to use as a personal guide to daily living. It was created by people … Continue reading →

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