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Changing Minds SUMMER 2019
Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois
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Beautiful weather, delicious food, a plethora of gifts, and a wonderful group of people all made for an
awesome day at Forest Hills Country Club. As our 3rd annual Mulligans for Mental Illness event has come
and passed, we continue to celebrate the friendships that we have made over the years and the
opportunities that we had in raising awareness on mental illness and improving the lives of individuals
and families in our community. We also celebrate the fact that we profited over $18,000! This money
stays local and goes directly back into our region so that we have the chance to continue to push mental
health into the light.
It means a great deal to our organization that we have the support of our neighbors and that you all think
our mission is an important one. The mental health of our society at large has long been in a crisis state
and we are here to advocate for the change we need moving forward and to offer the support to those
that may have trouble finding it in the current systems.
All of what we do is at no cost to the individuals and families impacted by mental illness … because of you!
Thank you once again from all of us at NAMI Northern Illinois. The assistance we offer can bring relief, a
different point of view and direction toward the help people need when navigating mental illness. Shared
experiences and instilled hope ensure those we serve that they are not alone.
“NAMI Northern Illinois is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals
living with mental illness and their loved ones
through support, education, advocacy
and hope.”
Kevin Hines 1
Thank You 2
New Leaders 3
Legislation 4
Programming 5
Fundraisers 6
Schedule 7
In this Issue:
Northern Illinois
Board
President David Gill
Vice Presidents
Steve Huber Mary Ann Abate
Secretary
Melissa Westphal
Treasurer Christina Peacock
Directors
Eric Brown Stephanie Franchini
Tim Gaumond Joan Lodge
Therese Michels Michael Schultz Tony Valentino
Xavier Whitford
Executive Director Danielle Angileri
Board Meetings
Meetings held last Tuesday of the
month at 5:30 PM; open to the public.
Location:
Stepping Stones of Rockford, Inc.
706 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
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Our newest additions
Eric Brown
Stephanie Franchini
Why is the NAMI mission important to you? I have been in a position working with people who struggle
with mental illnesses. I have been appalled at the stigmas and
negative perceptions surrounding individuals with mental
illnesses.
What is one goal you have in being on the NAMI Board? I really want to try and help bring NAMI and it’s mission to the
forefront in northern Illinois.
Any fun facts about yourself that you'd like to share: I LOVE cooking.
Tony Valentino
Why is the NAMI mission important to you? The NAMI mission is in line with my life work as I have
dedicated my entire 28-year career to the treatment and
services of individuals with mental illness.
On a personal note, I have a brother who died by suicide and
I understand the devastation this can cause to a family.
What is one goal you have in being on the NAMI Board? Reduce stigma.
Any fun facts about yourself that you'd like to share: LOVE, LOVE being outside. I am an avid camper.
Joan Lodge
Why is the NAMI mission important to you? We have a real opportunity to directly impact our community as a
whole by means of providing support, education, advocacy and
hope.
What is one goal you have in being on the NAMI Board? One goal, among many, is to help improve the stigma
surrounding mental illness. Specifically in our hospitals, schools,
workplaces, and homes.
Any fun facts about yourself that you'd like to share: People are surprised to learn that I breed & raise
over 100 head of cattle, 50 sheep, 400+ chickens
and operate 30 beehives in addition to running a
manufacturing and retail boutique business.
Why is the NAMI mission important to you? As an advocate in Disability Community I think NAMI's mission is
vital. We must strive for the best supports and services to be
made available to people who are living with mental illness and
educate the community at large.
What is one goal you have in being on the NAMI Board? To be an active member who takes every opportunity to learn
from the NAMI community and engage our leaders on a local and
state level in discussions that will improve the lives of the individ-
uals and families that we serve.
Any fun facts about yourself that you'd like to share: I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
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legislative
Need Extra
Support?
Here’s a no-charge
opportunity to talk
with and listen to
others who know the
personal nature of
mental illness.
Discussions are safe
and non-judgmental.
Northern Illinois The following are highlights from the spring session of items passed from the Illinois General
Assembly in regards to mental health:
State Budget: Allocates $40 million in new money to increase funding of psychiatric services at
community mental health system level– the first significant increase in years. It also includes $7
million to use to improve mental health as substance abuse services in underserved communities.
This budget restores NAMI Illinois’ state grant at $180,000. The budget also includes $41.2 million
for supportive housing homeless and mental health services. This represents an increase of $8.5
million, the largest increase to the Supportive Housing budget in many years.
SJRCA1: Questions whether or not we should amend the Illinois state constitution to allow a
graduated income tax on the ballot in November 2020. The current tax system can’t raise enough
money to pay for the services Illinois now provides, so more revenue is needed if we are to avoid
drastic cuts to programs like K-12 education, public safety and human services like mental health.
HB 907: Requiring the Department of Human Services to create and maintain an online database
that contains lists of mental health resources for parents and school personnel.
HB 1551: Makes it easier for a child to obtain mental health services through an Individual Care
Grant (ICG). This law is aimed at eliminating situations where parents must give custody of a child
with a severe mental illness to the state in order to receive residential mental health treatment for
the child.
HB 2152: Requires universities to establish partnerships with local mental health service providers
to improve mental health services for students and requires staff training of student protections
under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
HB 2154: The restructuring of the Family Support Program to enable early treatment of children
with serious mental illnesses for children covered by Medicaid and/or private insurance, including
coordinated specialty care for first-episode psychosis and assertive community treatment and
community support team treatment.
HB 2247: Enables the funds to create a series of community-based pilot programs that will
implement “comprehensive and coordinated” care for people with mental illnesses and will
support social media campaigns to increase mental health awareness and provide links to mental
health services, especially for people who are uninsured or underinsured.
HB 2438: Requires insurance carriers to develop maternal mental health programs the promote
quality and cost-effectiveness and allows advance practice nurses and physicians assistants to pro-
vide this care.
SB 1165: Addresses the shortage of mental health staff in the state by increasing the reach and
refining the direction of the Behavioral Health Education Task Force.
SB 1715: Allows pharmacists to administer long-acting psychotropic and substance abuse
medications in consultation with the prescribing physician.
SB 1731: Expands mental health awareness in schools.
SB 1744: Provides that Illinois state prisons must assist inmates in getting Medicaid benefits
established or restored so they are covered as soon as possible after release from prison.
SB 2085: This bill will require all health insurance plans to cover treatment delivered through the
collaborative care model, an evidence-based, integrated approach where a team of medical and
social service professionals provides wrap around services.
SB1321: Improvements to Illinois Medicaid. Several of its provisions are particularly important to
mental health programs, including a value based payment model that allows more innovation and
tracks health outcomes.
(Hugh Brady, NAMI Illinois)
Monthly programs
Red Flag Laws: (Beginning July 1, 2019): Access to a gun can be the difference
between life and death in a moment
of crisis. When someone you love is
showing warning signs that they
might try to harm themselves, it can
feel like there is nothing you can do in
such a high-stakes and emotional
situation. But there is one thing you
can do: you can request a Red Flag
order, sometimes known as an
Extreme Risk Protection Order
(ERPO), to temporarily remove guns
from the situation and help keep your
loved one safe.
If you’re worried that your loved one is
in crisis and at risk of hurting
themselves, you can seek a Red Flag
order to temporarily suspend their
access to firearms - the most lethal
form of suicide - until the crisis
passes. Red Flag orders are referred
to by different names in different
states, but their purpose is the same:
to protect people who may be at risk.
NO PROGRAM: Get plenty of sunlight
“Sunlight is a wonderful source of vitamin D. Vitamin D is a really important vitamin for our bodies and
our brains. It helps our brains to release chemicals which improve our mood, like endorphins and
serotonin. Try to go out in the sun when you can, but make sure you keep your skin and eyes safe. 30
minutes to two hours a day of sunlight is ideal. During the winter, some people become depressed
because they aren't getting enough sunlight - this is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Some
people find using a special light-therapy lamp helps to alleviate the symptoms.” (peoplefirstinfo.org.uk)
JULY
NO PROGRAM: Manage your stress
“Stress is often unavoidable, but knowing what triggers your stress and knowing how to cope is key in
maintaining good mental health. Try to manage your responsibilities and worries by making a list or a
schedule of when you can resolve each issue. Often if you break down your worries and stresses and
write them down, you realize that they are manageable. Try to avoid burying your head in the sand, and
tackle problems face on. If you find you are having trouble sleeping, or are waking up thinking about all
of the things that are stressing you out, write them down and reassure yourself that you can deal with
them in the morning.” (peoplefirstinfo.org.uk)
AUGUST
5 SUMMER 2019
Tuesday, September 10, 2019: GeneSight Testing
5:30PM @ Stepping Stones of Rockford, 706 N Main Street
The GeneSight Psychotropic test analyzes how your genes may affect your response to medications
commonly prescribed to treat depression. The GeneSight Psychotropic test provides your clinician with
information about which medications may require dose adjustments, may be less likely to work for you,
or may have an increased risk of side effects based on your genetic makeup. Did we mention the test is
largely covered by Medicare and Medicaid?? Join us to learn more!
Northern Illinois
What you should know
A Mental Health Treatment Preference Declaration
You have the right to make decisions about the health care you get now and in the future. An advance
directive is a written statement you prepare that expresses how you want medical decisions made in the
future should you not be able to make them yourself. One choice of an advance directive is called
a mental health treatment preference.
You can write your wishes and/or choose someone to make your mental health decisions for you. In the
declaration, you are called the "principal”, and the person you choose is called an "attorney-in-fact."
Neither your health care professional nor any employee of a health care facility in which you reside may
be your attorney-in-fact. Your attorney-in-fact must accept the appointment in writing before he or she can
start making decisions regarding your mental health treatment. The attorney-in-fact must make decisions
consistent with any desires you express in your declaration unless a court orders differently or an
emergency threatens your life or health.
Your mental health treatment preference declaration expires three years from the date you sign it. Two
people must witness you signing the declaration. The following people may not witness your signing of the
declaration: your health care professional; an employee of a health care facility in which you reside; or a
family member related by blood, marriage or adoption. You may cancel your declaration in writing prior to
its expiration as long as you are not receiving mental health treatment at the time of cancellation. If you
are receiving mental health treatment, your declaration will not expire and you may not cancel it until the
treatment is successfully completed. Remember to talk with your family, your health care professionals,
your attorney, and any agent or attorney-in-fact that you appoint about your decision to make one or more
advance directives.
Read more: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/health-care-regulation/nursing-homes/advance-directives
About Advance Directives
Visit onethingtodo.org
for more information
SEPTEMBER
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Retail therapy
Committees
Annual Fundraiser Danielle Angileri
Consumer Council
Darius Perry
Education Danielle Angileri
Jean Morrow
Executive David Gill
FaithNet
Michael Schultz
Finance Christina Peacock
Fundraising Jean Morrow
Media Contact
Danielle Angileri
Mental Illness Awareness Week Xavier Whitford
Outreach
Stephanie Franchini
Northern Illinois
Bump, set, spike Saturday, September, 7 2019 Check-In: 9:00am
Cost: $125 per Team
@ Park Lanes
3 Games of rally scoring to 21
Double elimination
Loser bracket for teams losing the first 2 games
Random selection for initial matchups
Sign up & payment in advance required
Roster up to 10 people (2 girls on the court always)
Each player receives a bratwurst or burger, chips and potato salad as
of the entry fee. Get competitive, win prizes, and promote your
communities’ mental health!
Contact the NAMI Office (815-963-2470) or Park Lanes to register (815-877-6051)!
Georgia nut co. The annual mixed nut and cashew sale will kick off in September 2019. The attractive
one-pound gift box of large cashews and mixed nuts (no peanuts) will be delivered the week
before Thanksgiving. Sale sheet forms and point-of-sale material will be available in
September. If you are interested in selling this outstanding product to your friends, family or
at work, let us know by contacting the NAMI Northern Illinois
office early in September.
More information will be available at that time.
We look forward to your continued support of funding our
educational programs, support groups and other activities in
Winnebago and Boone counties.
Now the question remains….. Cashews or mixed nuts?
Arts, Crafts, & Vintage Show! Accepting vendors that sell handmade,
refurbished or vintage items
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
Venue: Forest Hills Lodge Convention Center;
1601 W Lane Rd., Loves Park, IL
Cost: $50 for each 8-10’ space. Spaces are
limited, so reserve early! All booth proceeds will be
donated to NAMI Northern Illinois.
Besides vendors, we are also in search of items to be sold at our NAMI table! These items will be sold on
behalf of the organization to raise extra funds for our support and education efforts in our community. If
you are interested in participating as a vendor or donating an item to our table, contact the main office
at 815-963-2470 or [email protected].
Remember, this event is free admission if you are attending as a patron open to the public! Come treat
yourself and raise awareness in a whole new light.
Family Support: A confidential, safe group for family members of adult (18+) individuals struggling with their mental health that
meets 3x a month for 90 minutes.
Parent Support: A support group for parents and caregivers of youth (under 18) living with mental illness that meets 90 minutes
2x a month.
NAMI Connection: A recovery support group for adults living with mental illness – regardless of their diagnosis. Group meets
weekly for 90 minutes and is led by trained individuals who are also in recovery.
All courses are taught by trained family members of those living with mental illness
NAMI Educational Courses Free Registration Required
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Family-to-Family: A 12-session education program specifically for adult (18+) family members and friends of adults who live with
mental illness. Attend to gain information on conditions, understand treatment options, discover problem solving skills, coping
strategies, communication skills, and support.
NAMI Basics: A 6-session education program specifically designed for parents and other caregivers of children and
adolescents experiencing mental health challenges. Attend to find support, gain mental health information, develop problem
solving and communication skills, as well as learn how to effectively advocate for your child.
SUMMER 2019
NAMI
Connection
Family
Support
Family
Support
Family
Support
Parent & Caregiver
Support
Every Sunday 1st Tuesday
of the Month
3rd Monday of
the Month
3rd Tuesday of
the Month
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
of the Month
2:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 AM 7:00 PM 5:30 PM
SwedishAmerican
Heart Hospital
SwedishAmerican
Heart Hospital
Ned’s Restaurant Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church
Riverside Community Church
1401 E State Street
Rockford, IL 61104
1401 E State Street
Rockford, IL 61104
2132 US-20 BUS,
Belvidere, IL
61008
3300 Rural
Street, Rockford,
IL 61107
6816 North 2nd Street,
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Charles Street
Entrance, Conference
Rooms 2 & 3
Charles Street
Entrance, Conference
Rooms 5 & 6
Fireside Room;
Park off of
Guilford Road
Meets simultaneously with
Group Hope Teen support
(for ages 13-19)
NAMI Support Group Schedule Free No Registration Required
Each group is led by trained peers
Meets simultaneously with
Group Hope Teen Support
(for ages 13-19)
Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage
PAID Rockford, IL
Permit NO. 757
Planning to move? Please let us know your new address, so
Changing Minds may follow you to your new home! Call 815-963-2470
NAMI
Northern Illinois
P.O. Box 6971
Rockford, IL 61125
Please mail to: NAMI Northern Illinois, P.O. Box 6971 Rockford, Illinois 61125
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