McHenry County Mental Health Board
Weekly Agency Update
MAY 15, 2017 The purpose of the hot sheet is to get accurate information from providers, to providers in order to assist in facilitating quality care (Items in bold are new updates).
EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
MCHENRY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD NETWORK TRAINING Navigating Public Benefits for Special Populations presented by Kristin Hartsaw & Kathryn Nelson with DuPage Federation is Friday, May 19, 2017 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake. This free training offers 6 CEUs. To register, go to www.mc708.org or contact Kris Doherty at [email protected] or call 815.455.2828. Please see attached flyer for additional information.
MCHENRY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD NETWORK TRAINING School Avoidance and School Anxiety (SASR) Training presented by Jackie Rhew, LCPC, CADC is Friday, June 9, 2017 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake. This free training offers 3 CEUs. To register, contact Kris Doherty at [email protected] or call 815.455.2828. Please see attached flyer for additional information.
CRISIS RESPONSE CARE (CRC) TRAININGS Four CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) courses will be offered at the Hoffman Estates Village Hall this summer. On July 11 & 12, Understanding Suicide or Spiritual and Psychological First Aid are being offered. On July 13 & 14, Grief Following Trauma or Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disasters are being offered. The classes are scheduled for 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Each class provides 14 hours of credit. Usually these courses cost $250-350 each, but these are free. Registration can be done online at www.crisisresponse.org/Train/.
SAVE THE DATE: MCHENRY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD NETWORK TRAININGS (June 2) Therapeutic Benefits of Humor, Mark Sanders This training has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. (June 16) Co-occurring Disorders, Gateway (July 14) Chemical Dependency Trends in Adolescents/Adults, Chris Gleason (July 21) Trends in Adolescent Mental Health, Myers Counseling “Registration is not open at this time.” You can access on line registration at www.mc708.org 30 days prior to the scheduled training – or contact Kristen Doherty at [email protected]
THIS…THAT…AND THE OTHER… INFORMATIONAL AND EVENT OPPORTUNITIES
A WAY OUT MCHENRY COUNTY A Way Out McHenry County offers substance abuse treatment 24/7, whether in-patient or out-patient, to anyone in McHenry County that wishes to seek recovery. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
NAMI MCHENRY COUNTY The McHenry County Mental Health Board is holding a Town Hall Meeting open to the entire McHenry County community. In lieu of our regular monthly NAMI General Meeting and Support Groups, we are encouraging everyone to attend this Town Hall Meeting and share your thoughts on issues that matter to you. There will be three breakout sessions on: Mental Illness, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse. It’s all about working together to provide quality services for all citizens of McHenry County. For more information or to provide written feedback, email: [email protected] or call 815-455-2828.
MCHENRY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD (MCMHB) MCMHB’s Town Hall Meeting is Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake. Come share your thoughts on issues that matter to you and the community. It’s all about working together to provide quality services for all citizens of McHenry County. For more information, or to provide written feedback please email [email protected] or call 815.455.2828. Please see attached flyer for additional information.
ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT (AID) Association for Individual Development (AID) in collaboration with Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will be launching “pop-up” community mental health services in Harvard beginning on Thursday, May 25, 2017 and continuing every Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The highly qualified AID staff of licensed mental health counselors will offer outpatient individual and family counseling in English and Spanish every Thursday at Trinity, located at 504 East Diggins Road. In addition, the AID Supported Living Team will connect with those residents of the Harvard area who need “a bit of extra support” to maintain mental wellness and independent living standards. Case Management services occur right in the individual’s own home and community. Anyone interested in starting services or with questions about the quality care that will soon be offered can call AID at 847.931.2358. Please see attached flyer for additional information.
CLEARBROOK Clearbrook – Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities, invites you to join them at the 1st Anniversary Reception for the “Choice McHenry County” program on Wednesday, June 8, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 16 E Crystal Lake Plaza, Crystal Lake. Please see attached flyer for additional information.
GROUPS & GATHERINGS CONSUMER GROUPS AND MEETINGS Mondays Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for veterans and family members An introductory meeting will be held Monday, January 16, 2017 at 5:30 for veterans and family members facing sleeplessness, unwelcomed thoughts, anxiety, quick temper, and other concerns. This meeting will introduce the 8-week series of meetings to learn and practice the ‘tapping’ techniques as well as related information to help decrease these concerns. Please contact Laura at 815.679.6667 or [email protected] for additional information. Free of charge.
AA Group held Mondays at New Horizons site in Hebron AA holds an open meeting at 10513 Rte. 47 in Hebron (next to the Crandall’s Chicken restaurant) on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00 pm. Meeting is hosted by a military veteran and all are welcomed.
Support group for persons with Parkinson’s disease The free Family Alliance support group for persons living with Parkinson’s disease is held on the 1st Monday of each month at our Huntley facility from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Contact Alan Mogilner at 708.507.6809 for information or to RSVP.
Therapy for persons with Parkinson’s disease Family Alliance free music therapy program for persons living with Parkinsons is on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month from 9:30 am – 10:30 am and 10:30 am – 11:30 am at the Huntley facility. Call 224.654.6300 or go to www.FamilyAllianceInc.org for additional information.
Bereavement Support Group This Family Alliance support group open to persons age 50+ who are experiencing grief or loss. Meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the Woodstock location. Please RSVP before meeting date to Jackie at 224-654-6307.
Brain Injury Caregivers Support Group The Caregivers support group is for parents, spouses, and other family members giving care to an adult or child who has experienced a brain injury. This is an informal group providing mutual support and strategies to take care of oneself while caring for others. Time & Location: Third Monday of the month, 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Brain Injury Health Management, 333 Commerce Dr., Suite 300, Crystal Lake. Contact: Mary Lou Philbin | 815 893-0378. 5/16/2017
Recovery International The Recovery International program provides weekly peer-led self-help meetings. The Recovery International method is a system of cognitive behavioral techniques developed by neuropsychiatrist Abraham Low, MD, used to change thoughts and behaviors; changes in attitudes and beliefs follow. This group meets Mondays at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Centegra Hospital Huntley, 10400 Haligus Road, Main Entrance – Room C. Call Rose Hamann, Group Leader, at 847.961.6295 for additional information.
Spousal Caregiver Support Group This Family Alliance support group is open to spouses caring for someone affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. This group meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Woodstock location. To RSVP call 815.338.3590.
Family Alliance Caregiver Support Groups These groups are for residents of Del Webb Sun City-Huntley who are giving care to someone affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. This group is offered at no cost, by Family Alliance. This group meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Del Webb Sun City (Fountain View F). Please call 815.338.3590 for additional information.
HeadWinds Family Support Group HeadWinds is a support group for families and individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injury. The support group works to meet the needs of families and survivors facing the special issues of brain injury and accessing appropriate supports and services. Time & Location: Second Monday of the month – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Brain Injury Health Management, 333 Commerce Dr., Suite 300, Crystal Lake. Contact: Mary Lou Philbin | 815 893-0378
Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivor Group This group is for women who are dealing with the impact of childhood sexual abuse in their lives. The group will meet once per week for 10 weeks at Northwest CASA, 415 W. Golf Road, Suite 47 in Arlington Heights. Contact Margaret at 847-806-6526 ext. 20 for additional information and to register.
Tuesdays Alzheimer’s & Dementia Family/Caregiver Support Group The Valley Hi Alzheimer’s & Dementia Family Support Group will held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at 2406 Hartland Road, Woodstock, IL. For additional information, please call 815.334.2817.
Recovery Support Group The Recovery Group at The Other Side in Crystal Lake is designed to provide a starting point for people struggling with addiction in their family. This group meets every Tuesday night at 7pm. The Recovery Group is open to anyone who has been effected by substance abuse or addiction. The attendants range from family, friends and loved ones of people suffering from addiction to people struggling with addiction themselves as well as people in various stages of recovery, 2 weeks to 15 years sober. Everyone is welcome to share as much as they are comfortable with. The Other Side is located at 93 E Berkshire Dr, Unit G, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. (779) 220-0336
Family Support Group This Family Alliance Support Group for Families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Respite care available for adult love ones while caregiver attends meeting. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Huntley location. Please call 244-654-6300 to RSVP.
PFLAG McHenry/McHenry County PFLAG McHenry/McHenry County Chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry (5603 W. Bull Valley Rd. McHenry, IL 60050). All are invited to attend. Phone Number: 815-385-9068 E-mail:[email protected]
Epilepsy Foundation’s Epilepsy Support Group on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month held at the McHenry County Mental Health Board at 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake, IL from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Please contact Nancy Monica for more information: 815-893-0709.
5/16/2017 The Renewal Center – A Wellness Oasis for Cancer Survivors The Renewal Center focuses on people who have finished day-to-day medical treatment and are trying to move forward with their lives. The end of treatment is not the end of dealing with healing. When patients are in treatment, they are trying to survive and can’t really feel the full emotional impact that being diagnosed with cancer involves. Once patients have completed treatment they are ready to begin dealing with the emotional aspects and other issues of cancer survivorship. The Renewal Center, a 501(c) non-profit organization, enables cancer survivors to connect with others and build a supportive community. All services to cancer survivors are free of charge. Time & Location: Support Group: 9:30 – 10:30 Quilting Group: 10:30-11:30 at 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, Contact: Diane Haber | 815-382-5645 | www.therenewalcenter.org
Wednesdays Family Support Group for Caregivers This Family Alliance Support Group is for individuals in the caregiving role. Respite care is available for adult love ones while caregiver attends meeting but please call to discuss further. Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 pm at the Huntley location. Please call 244-654-6300 to RSVP.
Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans Welcomed! Please join in for dinner and comradery Wednesday evenings, 5:30 to 7:00, at TLS Veterans drop-in resource center, 5330 West Elm Street in McHenry. Contact Rose or Matt at 816.679.6667 for additional information. Walk-ins welcomed, no charge!
NAMI Family Support Group NAMI trained facilitators provide peer education and support for adult family members who have a loved one with a mental illness. Group meets in a supportive and confidential setting every Wednesday from 7-8:30 pm at Woodstock Centegra Hospital in the Heart Center. FREE. No registration required. Call 815.308.0853 for more information.
Recovery – Parents Supporting Parents This group is for parents of teens and young adults who have behavioral and substance abuse/addiction issues. Please join us on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm – 8:30pm at: The Senior Services Associates building, 110 West Woodstock Street. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (next to the police station). Go in the side Door and look for a lighted TEAM CURRAN sign outside. Meetings through 12/31/2016 –June 8 , July 13, August we will not meet, September 14, October 12, November 9, and December 14. Parking is available behind the building or in front across the street. Enter on the West side entrance. If you have any questions you can contact Marcia at (815) 404-1914 or [email protected].
Prairie State Legal Services Free Monthly Legal Services Clinic for Low Income and Senior Veterans at the Veterans Assistance Commission Offices, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, Il, every 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2:00 – 4:00pm. To schedule an appointment call Prairie State Legal Services @ 815.344.9113 or contact your Social Worker. Please ask to schedule an appointment at the Veterans Legal Services Clinic on Wednesday at the VAC.
Parents of Transgender Individuals (PTI) PTI offers a safe environment for parents to share experiences and feelings as we navigate the journey of transition of our children. This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Tree of Life Universalist Unitarian Congregation in McHenry at 5603 W. Bull Valley Rd, McHenry. Please email or call Mary Genzler at [email protected] or 224.654.6307.
McHenry County Odyssey Transgender support group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM, at Tree of Life UUC, 5603 Bull Valley Rd., in McHenry. The contact person is Kevin Matthews (815-382-1447).
Support group for persons living with Multiple Sclerosis This Family Alliance support group meets every 4th Wednesday of the month from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Huntley location. Email Sue Iwinski at [email protected] for more information or to RSVP.
Caregiver Support Group This Family Alliance support group is for caregivers of a person with physical, emotional or cognitive disabilities. Focus is on providing support and tools to help you care for yourself while you care for someone else. Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm at Family Alliance in Woodstock. Call Eileen at (815) 338-3590 for more information.
5/16/2017 NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for persons with behavioral health challenges. Time & Location: 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Community Resource Center, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake. Contact: NAMI Office at 815.308.0851
Survivors of Suicide (SOS) For those who have lost a loved one to suicide or are a support person to that individual. Facilitators are available to meet outside of the scheduled group times. Time & Location: Third Wednesday of the month at the McHenry County Mental Health Board at 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake at 7:00 pm. Contact: Jen Balleto | 815-338-2910 | [email protected], or contact the McHenry County Crisis Line at 800-892-8900
Thursdays Survivors of Crime Victim’s Support Group This support group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through September 2017 at the McHenry County Mental Health Board at 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This group was designed for those that have lost a loved one to a criminal act. We will be focusing on the personal journey with grief in a safe and supportive environment. This is an opportunity to meet with others survivors in a group setting who are experiencing similar trauma. The support group is free and open to the community. For more information please contact Kelly Gallagher, Victim Coordinator, at 815.334.4159 or [email protected].
NAMI General Education & Support Meeting The Educational presentation offers a different topic each month and the Support Groups offers small groups for family members, consumers, parents/caregivers of children & adolescents. Time & Location Third Thursday of the month – 7:00 p.m. (Educational Presentation), 8:00 p.m. (Support Groups) held at the Community Resource Center, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake. Contact: NAMI Office | 815-308-0851
NAMI McHenry County NAMI McHenry County hosts the IL Division of Mental Health Recovery & Empowerment Statewide Call on the 4th Thursday of the month @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am. The call is targeted for adults who are working on mental health Wellness. Call Debby at 815.308.0853 for more information.
Recovery International The Recovery International program provides weekly peer-led self-help meetings. The Recovery International method is a system of cognitive behavioral techniques developed by neuropsychiatrist Abraham Low, MD, used to change thoughts and behaviors; changes in attitudes and beliefs follow. This group meets Thursdays at 2:00 pm at the Community Resource Center, 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake. Call 312.337.5661 or [email protected] for additional information.
The Renewal Center – A Wellness Oasis for Cancer Survivors The Renewal Center focuses on people who have finished day-to-day medical treatment and are trying to move forward with their lives. The end of treatment is not the end of dealing with healing. When patients are in treatment, they are trying to survive and can’t really feel the full emotional impact that being diagnosed with cancer involves. Once patients have completed treatment they are ready to begin dealing with the emotional aspects and other issues of cancer survivorship. The Renewal Center, a 501(c) non-profit organization, enables cancer survivors to connect with others and build a supportive community. All services to cancer survivors are free of charge. We are currently offering an Eight-Session Cancer Survivor Program. Time & Location: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake Contact: Diane Haber | 815-382-5645 | www.therenewalcenter.org
Jail Brakers – Adult Support Group Jail Brakers is a diverse grassroots organization that is here to help people of all ages. Whether it is to share your story, seek resources, help, laugh or grieve, please join our community. Time & Location: First Thursday of the month – 6:30- 8:00 p.m. at Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock at 225 W. Calhoun, Woodstock. Contact Cheryl Niemo at 224.422.7431 or [email protected].
Jail Brakers – Youth Support Group Youth Support Group, pre-school through 18 years. Time & Location: First Thursday of the month – 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock at 225 W. Calhoun, Woodstock. Contact Cheryl Niemo at 224.422.7431 or [email protected].
5/16/2017 Survivors of Suicide (SOS) For those who have lost a loved one to suicide or are a support person to that individual. Facilitators are available to meet outside of the scheduled group times. Time & Location: First Thursday of the month - at the McHenry County Mental Health Board at 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake at 7:00 pm. Contact: Jen Balleto | 815-338-2910 | [email protected] or contact the McHenry County Crisis Line at 800-892-8900
Fridays Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program based on the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ. We are a safe place to share. A refuge, a place of belonging, to care for others and to be cared for, where respect is given to each member, and confidentiality is required. A place to learn, grow, and become strong again, where you can remove your masks. Celebrate Recovery is also a place for healthy challenges, healthy risks, and a possible turning point in your life. Celebrate Recovery meets every Friday night. There is no cost to attend, and visitors are always welcome. *6 pm Dinner, 7 pm large group meeting, 8 pm small groups, 9 pm Crosstalk Café. * Dinner is optional, but we would love to have you join us! The cost is $4 per adult and $2 for children (ages 3-12), with a maximum of $15 per family. Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake, Dave Bryan, Director of Celebrate Recovery can be reached at 847.749.9659.
Focusing on Advocating for Consumer Education and Services of McHenry County (F.A.C.E.S.) Group: F.A.C.E.S. of McHenry County When: 4th Friday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. starting January 23, 2015. Place: First United Methodist Church of Woodstock (Back Entrance) Room: Fellowship Hall, 201 W. South St. Woodstock, IL 60098 Contact: Ron Smith, Co-Facilitator of F.A.C.E.S. of McHenry County, [email protected] Cell: 815-701-4451
Saturdays Sibshops This internationally acclaimed program is designed for the brothers and sisters of children and adults with special needs. It is geared to 8-14 year olds. Please visit the Options & Advocacy website at www.optionsandadvocacy.org. Time & Location: Third Saturday of the month (September – May) from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. in Crystal Lake. Contact: Winter Noe | 815-477-4720
Owens & Associates Counseling & Therapy Center The Breakfast Club: for Adolescents and Teens (ages 12 – 18) meets every Saturday @ 10:00 am at 9241 S IL Rte. 31, Lake in the Hills, IL. For additional information please contact Ali Rybicki at 847.854.4333 or [email protected].
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McHenry County Behavioral Healthcare Network Continuing Education Program
McHenry County Mental Health Board Training Registration
Name of Training: Navigating Public Benefits for Special Populations Presenters: Kristin Hartsaw & Kathryn Nelson Date: May 19, 2017 Location: McHenry County Mental Health Board Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Agency: Cost: Sponsored by MCMHB Name License number (if applicable)
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Please return to Kristen Doherty: Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 Phone (815) 788-4399/ Fax (815) 455-2925 / Email [email protected] (Include Agency name above.)
McHenry County Mental Health Board
Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017 Time: 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Place: Mental Health Board 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL
Come share your thoughts on issues that matter to you and the community. It’s all about working together to provide quality services for all citizens of McHenry County.
Breakout Sessions on: Mental Illness Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Substance Abuse
PACE, McHenry County DOT, RTA Chicago Transportation Resource table
For more information, or to provide written feedback please email: [email protected]. or call 815.455.2828
** Translation services provided with 48-hour notice. **
Empowering Minds Transforming Lives
McHenry County Mental Health Board Annual Town Hall Meeting Held at: Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, Illinois Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:00 –8:00 p.m.
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Agenda Item: Presenting: Time:
I. Welcome and Introductions Connee Meschini, Board President 6:00 p.m. Main Level – Conference Room E/F 5 Minutes
II. Opening Remarks and Presentation Scott Block, Executive Director 10 Minutes
Break Move to Discussion Group 5 Minutes
III. Breakout Session – Discussion I Led by McHenry County 6:20 p.m. Mental Illness – Conference Room D Mental Health Board Members 30 Minutes
Intellectual & Dev. Disabilities – CR E/F
Substance Abuse – CR 240 (upstairs)
Break Move to Discussion Group 10 Minutes
IV. Breakout Session - Discussion II Led by McHenry County 7:00 p.m. Mental Illness – Conference Room D Mental Health Board Members 30 Minutes
Intellectual & Dev. Disabilities – CR E/F
Substance Abuse – CR 240 (upstairs)
Break Move to Main Conference Room 10 Minutes
Main Level – CR E/F
V. Discussion Summary Table Reporters 7:40 p.m. 15 minutes
VI. Closing Remarks Scott Block & Connee Meschini 5 minutes
Our Mission: “To provide leadership to ensure the prevention and treatment of mental illness, developmental dis- abilities and substance abuse by identifying, planning, coordinating, fostering development, and contracting for quality services for all citizens of McHenry County, Illinois.”
McHenry County Mental Health Board Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Mental Health Board 620 Dakota St. Crystal Lake, IL 60012
The McHenry County Mental Health Board is holding a Town Hall Meeting open to the entire McHenry County community. In lieu of our regular monthly NAMI General Meeting and Support Groups, we are encouraging everyone to attend this Town Hall Meeting and share your thoughts on issues that matter to you.
There will be three breakout sessions on: Mental Illness Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Substance Abuse
It’s all about working together to provide quality services for all citizens of McHenry County.
For more information or to provide written feedback, email: [email protected] or call 815-455-2828.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Family Alliance, Inc. invites you to a FREE wellness event on
Tuesday, May 30th from 10:30am – 11:30am at our Woodstock location at 2028 N Seminary Ave!
Event includes:
A 30 minute presentation by Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Maurine Kaskel on “A Holistic Approach to Finding Wellness and Balance in Your Life.”
Light refreshments!
Multiple free raffle opportunities!
Together we can work to increase awareness and decrease
stigma! We look forward to seeing you!
Walk-ins welcomed but RSVP is appreciated to (815) 338-3590
1ST YEAR
ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION CHOICE MCHENRY PLEASE JOIN US along with Senator Pamela Althoff, McHenry County Mental Health Board , McHenry County Community Foundation, Crystal Lake Chamber members, Clearbrook clients families and staff to hear program updates and opportunities of involvement Thursday June 8,2017 McHenry CHOICE 4:00—6:00 PM 16 E. Crystal Lake Plaza, Crystal Lake Kindly Rsvp By June 1 Refreshments Served
Laura Warren at [email protected] 847/385-5374 www.Clearbrook.org
Crystal Lake, IL School Avoidance and School Anxiety (SASR) Friday, June 9, 2017 Training Sponsor: McHenry County Presented by Jackie Rhew, LCPC, CADC Mental Health Board This presentation reviews the criteria for school avoidance and Location: school anxiety (SASR) and identifies strategies to assist students McHenry County and families to re-engage in school. SASR is defined as Mental Health Board inconsistent or failure to attend school for emotional and/or 620 Dakota Street behavioral reasons. Crystal Lake, IL SASR also includes students who attend school but refuse to Time: engage in school requirements. Many also struggle with social 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM interactions that take place in school settings and have associated mental and emotional disorders. Register Now: at www.mc708.org or Understanding their cognitive and emotional development and please contact: customizing therapy to address the SASR child’s unique needs is Kristen Doherty vital to successful treatment. Phone (815) 788-4399 Fax: (815) 455-2925. Objectives: Email: [email protected] Defining school anxiety and school avoidance and reviewing the history and research on SASR. Review how emotional and cognitive development *CEU’s: 3 CEUs for social influence implementation of strategies to improve SASR. workers, and professional counselors/clinical counselors Discuss strategies for re-engaging children, adolescents, will be provided. families and school personnel using therapeutic interventions that address each SASR’s child’s unique needs.
McHenry County Behavioral Healthcare Network Continuing Education Program
McHenry County Mental Health Board Training Registration
Name of Training: School Avoidance and School Anxiety Presenters: Jackie Rhew, LCPC, CADC Date: Friday, June 9, 2017 Location: McHenry County Mental Health Board Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Agency: Cost: Sponsored by MCMHB Name License number (if applicable)
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Please return to Kristen Doherty: Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 Phone (815) 455-2828/ Fax (815) 455-2925 / Email [email protected] (Include Agency name above.) Survivors of Suicide Attempt Support Group Mission Survivors of Suicide Attempt Support Group (SOSA) offers suicide attempt survivors a nonjudgmental place to talk about their experiences. Members are encouraged to share their stories to support each other and learn new ways to cope with suicidal thoughts. Through peer and clinician-guided support, SOSA seeks to encourage a supportive community to foster the development of effective coping skills and build hope for the future.
details Survivors of Suicide Attempt Support Group is an eight-week private group that will meet once a week from 7-8:30pm at Centegra South Street, 527 W. South St., Woodstock. More information on a start date and future sessions will be provided as it becomes available. Each session will include six to eight participants, a peer facilitator with lived experience and a clinician.
This is a free group designed to support adults 18 and older who have survived a suicide attempt and are not at imminent risk of suicide. Though not a requirement, participants are encouraged to be in outpatient treatment, such as individual counseling or case management, as additional support outside this group. SOSA may not be appropriate for individuals who are struggling with active symptoms of psychosis or who are actively using substances that would interfere with their ability to participate effectively.
learn more: For more information or to set up an appointment, call 815-206-5371.
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If I become an Who is not eligible to participate in A Way Out-McHenry County A Way Out - McHenry County? participant and relapse before or after completing treatment, We do our very best to ensure that everyone who wishes to participate has the can I participate again? opportunity to do so. However, there are a few exceptions. First, anyone under the Yes. Relapse or lapses in sobriety can be age of 18 must have a parent or guardian’s part of the recovery process. We do not consent. Second, some participating view them as failures, only indicators that agencies will not accept participants that more treatment may be required. If you are not a McHenry County resident. See relapse before or after completing website for those police department that treatment and wish to participate again in have residency restrictions. Third, if there A Way Out - McHenry County, simply follow is an active warrant/deportation order for a the steps. participant’s arrest. In many cases involving active warrants, the police department will look into your case and determine the appropriate course of action. How long does it take from the FOR THOSE STRUGGLING Please be advised, however, that the moment I arrive at a police station to appropriate course of action may be to begin treatment? WITH ADDICTION, serve the warrant. While this answer depends on a number of THEIR FRIENDS Will anyone know about my participate circumstances that could delay arrival at a in A Way Out - McHenry County? treatment provider, such as the FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS participant’s medical condition and the No. This program maintains 100% time of day or night they arrive at a confidentiality unless you tell us otherwise. participating police agency, generally medically stable participants are Are you addicted to heroin, opioids, transported to a treatment provider within Can my loved one(s) join me in the alcohol, or other drugs? process? a few hours of arriving at the police station. Know someone who is? Yes. Your loved ones may accompany you It’s time to get help. through the process up until you arrive at a treatment facility.
A Way Out - McHenry County Next Steps Participating Police Drug and alcohol overdose/toxicity are Departments leading causes of death in Illinois. To 1) The police department representative help reduce the number of fatal and will meet with you and take you and/or nonfatal overdoses in McHenry County your loved ones through the on-boarding Barrington Hills (847) 551-3006 and alleviate the many individual and process, which includes filling out a societal harms caused by substance waiver and program forms. If you are in Cary (847) 639-2341 abuse, the McHenry County Substance possession of any illegal or legal drugs Fox River Grove (847) 639-2411 Abuse coalition and the McHenry County or drug paraphernalia, the State’s Attorney’s Office, in cooperation representative will take them from you. Harvard (815) 943-4431 with local police agencies, are actively You will not be arrested or charged for Hebron (815) 648-2351 taking a step toward assisting any drugs or drug paraphernalia turned individuals who request help with over. Holiday Hills (815) 385-2828 confronting and overcoming their Huntley (847) 515-5311 addictions by fast-tracking users to 2) If you are going through acute substance abuse treatment providers. withdrawal or suffering a medical Island Lake (847) 526-8764 condition that requires immediate Johnsburg (815) 385-6024 How It Works medical assistance, you will be transported to the nearest hospital. Lake In The Hills (847) 658-5676 A Way Out - McHenry County offers After being stabilized, the Centegra substance abuse treatment 24/7, Lakemoor (815) 385-4111 Crisis Program may be able facilitate the whether in -patient or out-patient, to assessment process or you may be Lakewood (815) 459-3025 anyone in McHenry County that wishes asked to return to a police department to seek recovery. All a participant needs Marengo (815) 568-7231 to begin the process again. to do is follow these easy steps: McCullom Lake (815) 338-2141 1) Walk through the main doors of any 3) If you do not require immediate medical McHenry County Sheriff (815) 334-2144 of the participating police attention, the police representative will McHenry (815) 363-2200 departments. drive you to Centegra Hospital- Woodstock. At Centegra Hospital, you Prairie Grove (815) 455-3918 2) Tell the clerk at the reception will be assessed in preparation for Richmond (815) 338-2144 window that you are here to entering treatment. participate in A Way Out - McHenry Spring Grove (815) 675-2596 County. If you are seeking help after 4) From Centegra, you will be transported open lobby hours, locate the call box Wonder Lake (815) 728-0535 to a participating treatment provider. on the wall and tell dispatch you want to participate in A Way Out - 5) If you are unable to pay for treatment McHenry County. A police due to lack of insurance or financial department representative will be resources, you will not be turned away with you to take you through the next from participation. A Way Out - McHenry steps. County is able to accept a number of different insurance plans and accommodate those without insurance.
To provide quality, affordable health care for all, including those without the ability to pay. McHenry Community Health Center McHenry Community Health Center
How to make an appointment: • Call 815-363-9900 • Ask to make a behavioral health appointment for a new patient • Answer a questionnaire over the phone • Make an appointment with the Behavioral Health Coordinator Who can make referrals? • Parent or Guardian • Doctors • Social Worker, Teacher or School Nurse • Staff of Mental Health & other Human Service Agencies MCHC also offers: • Health care for all ages • Laboratory services via Centegra • All Kids/Health Care Benefits enrollment Behavioral assistance Health Care Satisfying the needs of your family
McHenry Community Brief Therapy for Health Center Adolescents and Adults 3901 Mercy Drive, McHenry, IL 60050 Psychiatry for Adolescents and Adults (13 Years and Older)
By appointment only McHenry Community Health Center 3901 Mercy Drive, McHenry, IL 60050 815-363-9900 GEFCC.ORG Behavioral Adolescent Services Our one-on-one approach with each individual Health Care allows us to solely focus on your child’s needs. By We offer comprehensive services for the tailoring to their issues, we are able to create a evaluation & management of behavioral treatment plan specific to your child. health needs. Our approach includes a Our professional team approach includes behavioral health as- a Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Program sessment and individual Coordinator, Licensed Clinical Professional therapy, as well as class- Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker room and school-based & School Personnel. observation. n Services provided on a Sliding Fee Scale Effective treatment n We welcome most insurances… can result in improved ○ PPO Plans school performance ○ Medicaid Plans and social interactions, ○ Medicaid Managed Care Plans and an overall better ○ Medicare Managed Care Plans outlook on life. ○ Medicare Part B
Additional Services Adult Services ○ Assessment McHenry Community Health Center ○ Medical Evaluation and Education provides mental health therapy services to patients 13 years ○ Individual Therapy (up to 5 sessions) and older. It is important for our patients Psychiatric Consultation to know they are not alone. Provided for: Approximately 20% of ○ Oppositional Defiant Disorder adults live with a mental health disorder and a ○ Conduct Disorder majority of these adults do ○ Anxiety Disorders not seek treatment. ○ Depressive Disorders The goal of our team is to better ○ Bipolar and other Mood Disorders the life of each patient in order to ○ ADD/ADHD improve their overall happiness. In doing so, we strive to work together with the patient in By appointment only seeing that they can better deal 815-363-9900 with the stress and demands of Must be resident of McHenry County to access services. everyday life. Proporcionamos cuidado médico de calidad a todos incluyendo aquellos sin la habilidad de pagar. McHenry Community Health Center McHenry Community Health Center
Para hacer una cita: • Llame al 815-363-9900 • Pida una cita para la salud de conducta para un paciente nuevo • Responda a un cuestionarío por teléfono con una recepcionista bilingüe • Haga una cita con la Coordinadora de salud de conducta ¿Quien lo puede referir? • Los padres o guardianes legales • Doctores • Trabajadora Social, Maestros, Enfermera de la Escuela • Personal de las Agencias de Salud Mental y otras agencias de Servicios Humanos MCHC también ofrece: • Cuidado de la salud para todas las edades • Servicios completos de laboratorio por Cuidado de la Salud Centegra • Aplicaciones de All Kids/Family Care de Conducta
Satisfaciendo las Necesidades de Su Familia Terapia a corto plazo para Centro de Salud adolescentes y adultos Comunitario de McHenry Psiquiatría para adolescentes y 3901 Mercy Drive, McHenry, IL 60050 adultos (de 13 años y mayores) Centro de Salud Se Atiende con Cita Solamente Comunitario de McHenry 815-363-9900 3901 Mercy Drive, McHenry, IL 60050 GEFCC.ORG Servicios para Adolescentes Cuidado de la Nuestro enfoque con cada individuo nos permite con- centrarnos únicamente en las necesidades de su hijo. Salud de Conducta Concentrandonos en su problemática, somos ca- Ofrecemos servicios completos para la evaluación y paces de crear un plan de tratamiento específico para dirección de necesidades de salud de conducta. su hijo. Nuestro equipo profesional incluye a una Psiquiatra, Coordinadora de Programa de Salud de Conducta, Nuestro enfoque incluye una Consejera Certificada en el Ámbito Clínico, una una evaluación de salud Consejera Certificada y con Licenciatura en Trabajo mental, y terapia individu- Social y por último el personal de las escuelas. al, incluyendo observacio- n Los servicios son proveídos en una escala de nes en el salon de clases descuentos y visitas a las escuelas. n Aceptamos la mayoría de seguros médicos… Tratamiento efectivo ○ Planes de Seguro Médico de PPO puede resultar en mejores Planes de Medicaid ○ resultados en la escuela y ○ Programas de Cuidado Integral Medicaid en la interacción social, y ○ Planes Dentales de Medicaid ○ Planes de Cuidado Integral Medicare una mejor perspectiva de ○ Medicare Parte B la vida.
Servicios adicionales Servicios para Adultos ○ Evaluación El Centro de Salud Comunitario de ○ Evaluación Médica y Educación McHenry ofrece servicios de terapia ○ Terapia Individual (hasta 5 sesiones) de salud mental a pacientes may- ores de 13 años. Es importante para nuestros Se Provee Intervención pacientes saber que no están Terapéutica para: solos. Aproximadamente el ○ Trastorno Oposicional Desafiante 20% de adultos viven con un ○ Trastorno de Conducta desorden de salud mental y la ○ Trastorno de Ansiedad mayoría de estos adultos no buscan tratamiento. ○ Transtorno Depresivo ○ Trastorno Bipolar y Otros Transtornos del Un tratamiento efectivo el objetivo de nuestro equipo es Estado de Ánimo mejorar la vida de cada pacien- ○ TDA/TDAH te, a fin de incrementar su felicidad. Al hacerlo, nos esforzamos para trabajar junto con el paciente y Se Atiende con Cita Solamente ver que ellos pueden lidiar con el 815-363-9900 estrés y las exigencias de la vida Debe vivir en el condado de McHenry para calificar. cotidiana. Working together toward collaborating, strengthening, and caring for Health
Clinicians at Innovative Counseling Partners (ICP), are holistic in nature and strive to consider alternative treatments. We have collaborative agreements with a wide range of providers, such as: psychiatrists, schools, acupuncturists, doctors, and occupational therapists. We are also culturally diverse and bilingual in Spanish and English.
We see therapy and counseling as a way to explore, develop, and enrich the self for you and your family. We serve ages 3 and up.
Our services include: Individual & Couples Therapy - Group Therapy - Art & Play Therapy Sensory Integration Therapy (Autism Spectrum)- Family Therapy Eating Disorders Therapy - EMDR - Trauma Based Interventions Yoga / Mindfulness Therapies
Helping with the following issues:
Depression and Anxiety Attachment Difficulties Eating Disorders LGBTQIA issues Sensory Processing Issues Bipolar Disorder Personality Disorder Grief Counseling Adjustment Issues (Marital, birth, adoption)
ICP accepts most private insurances, private pay, and will asses a sliding-fee scale based on your ability to pay.
Call for a free phone consultation / Si tienes interes Ilama para consultacion por telefono (773) 312-3612 email: [email protected]
The McHenry County Mental Health Board Is Pleased to Host The 3rd Annual Behavioral Health Resource Fair for 2017 An opportunity for school professionals to meet with local behavioral health providers to learn about the array of services available in the community, find out how best to access services and to develop or enhance working relationships with behavioral health providers to serve children and families.
Please join us at the McHenry County Mental Health Board. Come to learn more about the supports and services available in the McHenry County community!
Tuesday, August 8th 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
If you would like to have a space at the Resource Fair, please RSVP to Denise Bowman at [email protected] or, if you have any questions, please contact us at 815-455-2828.
McHenry County Mental Health Board 620 Dakota Street Crystal Lake, IL 60012 815-455-2828 www.mc708.org