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SUMMARY:We Cry Your Tears: The Truth about Suicide in the Black Community Webinar\, With Rafiah Maxie-Cole
DESCRIPTION:We Cry Your Tears: The Truth about Suicide in the Black Community\nWith Rafiah Maxie-Cole\, LCSW\, ACSW from Soul Survivors of Chicago\nJune 25\, 2025\, 7:00 PM Central Time \nDescription: \nJoin us for an eye-opening\, one-hour workshop where we shine a light on the pressing issue of youth suicide in the Chicagoland area. In this session\, you’ll discover the latest statistics and trends that impact our community’s young people of color\, and you’ll learn how deep-seated stigmas can silence critical conversations about mental health. \nExperience compelling segments from the documentaries “We Cry Your Tears: The Jamal Clay Story” and “While the Children Fade”\, which bring raw\, real stories to the forefront. Inspired by the tragic loss of 19-year-old Jamal Clay—this workshop will guide you through the multifaceted lessons his story has revealed about grief\, resilience\, and the urgent need for change. \nWe will wrap up with a dynamic final discussion focused on actionable strategies to stem the rising tide of suicides in our communities. This is more than just a presentation—it’s an invitation to engage deeply\, share your insights\, and help forge a path toward healing and renewed hope. \nObjectives: \n\nThe current statistics of suicide within the Chicagoland area\nThe cultural values held by the “village” about suicide\nThe indoctrinated beliefs that the communities of color face\nThe influence of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health and suicide ideations\n The challenges of seeking mental health services in communities of color\nThe power of turning pain into purpose in a loss – the 6 stages of grief\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/we-cry-your-tears-the-truth-about-suicide-in-the-black-community-webinar-with-rafiah-maxie-cole-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Insurer Obstacles to Mental Health Care - You Do Not Have to Take “No” for An Answer
DESCRIPTION:Overcoming Insurer Obstacles to Mental Health Care – You Do Not Have to Take “No” for An Answer\nWith Joe Feldman\, Founder and President of Cover My Mental Health\nJuly 23\, 2025\, 7:00 PM Central Time \nDescription: \nCover My Mental Health is a non-profit that provides encouragement and resources towards overcoming health insurer obstacles to mental health and substance use disorder care.    \nCover My Mental Health resources include worksheets to address network directories that offer no in-network clinician\, template letters for clinicians to overcome denials for “not medically necessary\,” guidance to address barriers to telehealth.  \nOur resources for follow-up steps will be shared to further encourage available actions before complex\, legalistic appeals.    \nExamples of success stories will be shared from the use of our resources by patients and clinicians.  \nObjectives: \n\nThe audience will learn about common insurance company obstacles to mental health and substance use disorder care and specific tactics available to overcome those obstacles. \nThe audience will learn about potential actions that can be taken to push back against insurance company obstacles that are not revealed in insurance policies and may provide more timely results than formal insurance appeals. \nThe audience will learn about the important support available from friends or family members\, from employers\, and from government towards overcoming insurance obstacles. \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/you-do-not-have-to-take-no-for-an-answer-resources-for-overcoming-insurer-obstacles-to-mental-health-care-with-joe-feldman-of-cover-my-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T190000
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SUMMARY:Defining and Understanding Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Defining and Understanding Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health\nWith Alli Lowe-Fotos (MSW\, LCSW\, I/ECMH-C) From Start Early and Sarah Martinez (MA\, M.Ed.\, LCPC\, I/ECMH-C) From Erikson Institute\nAugust 20\, 2025\, 7:00 PM Central Time \nDescription: \nInfant/Early Childhood Mental Health (I/ECMH) is the developing capacity of the child aged birth to 5 to form close and secure relationships; experience\, manage\, and express a full range of emotions; and explore the environment and learn—all in the context of family\, community\, and culture. It is often misunderstood in a field that can overlook or miss the mental health of infants and young children. This presentation is designed for mental health practitioners and will define I/ECMH and guiding principles\, discuss early childhood trauma\, discuss approaches and practices for attending to I/ECMH\, and introduce the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0–5™).  \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand and define I/ECMH and guiding principles\nDiscuss the importance of observing and noticing behavior changes in young children and be introduced to the diagnostic process\nDiscuss and describe the I/ECMH approach and practices\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/defining-and-understanding-infant-early-childhood-mental-health/
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SUMMARY:Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention\nWith Luma Bonilla-Webster (She/Ella) From American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Illinois\nSeptember 10\, 2025\, 7:00 PM Central Time \nDescription: \nTalk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is AFSP’s flagship suicide prevention education program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death\, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide\, and the strategies that prevent it. \nObjectives: \n\nScope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S.\nResearch: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide\, how certain communities are impacted by suicide differently\, as well as contributors to suicide risk.\nPrevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk\, and strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care.\nWhat You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for\, how to start a conversation with someone you are concerned about\, and ways to seek and offer support and crisis resources for yourself or others.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/talk-saves-lives-an-introduction-to-suicide-prevention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T190000
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SUMMARY:Art & Well-Being: The Open Studio Process Webinar\, With Rob Lentz
DESCRIPTION:Art & Well-Being: The Open Studio Process\nWith Rob Lentz\, Executive Director of Open Studio Project\nOctober 22\, 2025\, 7:00 PM Central Time \nDescription: \nThis presentation will take participants deep into the creative process at the core of Open Studio Project’s mission and programs. Developed over 30 years ago by art therapists seeking a new way to engage with their clients\, the Open Studio process flattened the hierarchy of conventional therapy and restored the primary role of creativity in improving mental health. Now practiced all over the world\, the process has proved to be infinitely adaptable and uniquely effective at harnessing the transformative power of art for individual and community well-being. \nObjectives: \n\nThe core components of the Open Studio process: setting intentions\, uninhibited artmaking\, witnessing\, and sharing\nThe importance of establishing psychological safety and freedom of creative expression with the No Comment rule\nAdaptations to the Open Studio process developed to address specific populations.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/art-well-being-the-open-studio-process-webinar-with-rob-lentz/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T203000
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SUMMARY:Finding Resources for Your Loved One Webinar\, With Bonnie Lane
DESCRIPTION:Finding Resources for Your Loved One; Treatment\, Benefits and Housing Through All Levels of Care\nWith Bonnie Lane of Family Support Services\nNovember 12\, 7:00 PM CST \nDescription: \nBonnie is a graduate from National Louis University with master’s Degrees\, with honors\, in both Developmental and Counseling Psychology\, and a master’s degree in special education. She is also a Certified Mediator and certified in Domestic Violence Counseling. \nMs. Lane served as the Program Director at Youth Services of Glenview and Northbrook for 6 years. Among her responsibilities was facilitating groups for parents of children suffering with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She was also the Executive Director of Project Chesed for the JCCs of Chicagoland and served as the Executive Director of Wilmette Youth Connection. Most recently\, Bonnie worked for Thresholds Community Mental Health Agency as the Team Leader for all case managers in the Young Adult Program. \nFor more than two decades\, Bonnie has worked privately with families dealing with severe mental health issues\, such as\, schizophrenia\, schizoaffective disorder\, bipolar disorder\, and substance use disorder. She has counseled individuals and families as they successfully navigate the maze of care and resources available for adolescents through older adults.  Helping families in times of crisis is her mission and her passion. \nBonnie is currently a member of the NAMI Illinois legislative committee\, NAMI CCNS board\, and the North and the Northwest Suburban Housing Task Force.  Bonnie also sits on the Healthy Minds Healthy Lives Coalition through Thresholds and the Mental Health Summit. Bonnie is a board member of No Shame on U and serves as their Program Chairperson. With No shame on U\, Bonnie facilitates twice monthly support groups for families of the seriously mentally ill at no charge to the community. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/finding-resources-for-your-loved-one-webinar-with-bonnie-lane/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T190000
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SUMMARY:Social Security Continuing Disability Reviews and Overpayments and How to Avoid Them\, Plus a NAMI CCNS Year End Review Recap
DESCRIPTION:Social Security Continuing Disability Reviews and Overpayments and How to Avoid Them\, Plus a NAMI CCNS Year End Review Recap\nWith Jeff Rabin of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates and Executive Director of NAMI CCNS\nDecember 17\, 7:00 PM CST \nDescription: \nThis session will help individuals and families better understand how Social Security’s Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) work\, why overpayments happen\, and what steps you can take to prevent them. We’ll break down the process in accessible\, practical terms so you can feel more confident navigating your benefits. \nIn addition\, we’ll share a brief Year End Review of NAMI CCNS\, highlighting our community impact\, program successes\, and what’s ahead for the upcoming year. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/social-security-continuing-disability-reviews-and-overpayments-and-how-to-avoid-them-plus-a-nami-ccns-year-end-review-recap/
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