Inside This issue:

Changing

Minds

September/October 2014 “NAMI Northern Illinois is dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy.”

CONTACT US!

Mental Illness Awareness Week

1

NAMI Faithnet Stars of Light

2

Education Meetings

3

Who’s Who Back to School

4

Opportunities Dollars for Santa

5

Groups/Courses 6

Contributors Membership

7

Calendar of Events 8

NAMI Northern Illinois PO Box 6971

Rockford, IL 61125

Phone 815.963.2470

Email naminorthernillinois@gmail.com

Website

nami.org/northern-illinois

Mental Illness Awareness Week October 5 -11

Wednesday October 8

5:30 – 8:00 pm

An Evening of Hope and Laughter Please join us for a celebration of mental health at Giovanni’s in Rockford.

An Evening of Hope and Laughter, featuring comedian David Granirer and the Stars of Light Theatre Troupe, delivers fantastic humor and education about mental

health. The event includes a supreme pasta buffet dinner for $45.00 per person. Proceeds will enable NAMI Northern Illinois to continue improving the quality of life

of individuals with mental illness and their families. Deadline for reservations is October 1, 2014

For reservations, please visit www.nami.org/naminorthernillinois

MIAW is a collaborative effort among mental health care providers and advocacy organizations called a “Celebration of Mental Health”.

Geiger Clinic of Psychiatric Care, IL Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health and Justice, Mental Health Association of Rock River Valley, Rockford Health System, Rosecrance Health Network, SwedishAmerican Hospital, Stepping Stones of Rockford, Inc.,

Shelter Care Ministries, Satori Pathway LLC

October 6th

Monday 12—1 pm

Mental Health Rally

Call to Action All Feet on the Ground

FREE Rain or Shine

Winnebago County Justice Center 650 W. State Street Rockford, IL 61102

October 11th

Saturday 2 pm

Bowling for Recovery

A FUN Family Event 2 hours of bowling Shoe Rental

2 Pieces of Pizza 1 Medium Pop Prizes

Registration: 2 pm Bowling: 2:30-4:30 pm

$15/person $60/4-person team Advance Reservations are Required Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Forest Hills Lanes 7742 Forest Hills Rd Loves Park

2014 Schedule

Thursday September 11

Signal Hill Neighborhood

Association St. Peter Cathedral

1243 N. Church Street Rockford, Illinois

7:00 p.m.

Tuesday October 7

University of Illinois Rockford

1601 Parkview Ave. Rockford, Illinois

12:30 p.m.

Wednesday October 8

NAMI Northern Illinois Celebration

of Mental Health Giovanni’s

610 N Bell School Road Rockford, Illinois

6:00 p.m.

Schedule Updates & Volunteer Info: Mary Gubbe Lee

815.721.2247

nami.org/northern-illinois

NAMI’S OUTREACH TO FAITH COMMUNITIES

Guided by the dedicated volunteer leaders who comprise the NAMI Faithnet Advisory Group, NAMI Faith-Net is an online grassroots network. It is not a religious network but rather an outreach to all religious organiza-tions and faith communities that re-spects all religious beliefs. The initia-tive serves two primary functions, to promote caring congregations and to embrace those affected by mental illness for whom faith is a component of their recovery experience. Many NAMI Affiliates recognized that through faith community outreach, they are effectively connecting to in-dividuals and families in need and offering a resource of value. To learn more about NAMI FaithNet, visit www. nami.org/faithnet

NAMI Advocate, Summer 2014

This spring, an historic, first-time gathering of leaders met for an all-day “Gathering on Mental Health and the Church” to discuss the im-portance of churches working togeth-er to address critical mental health issues.

Their lives forever changed by their son Matthew Warren’s death by sui-cide, Rick and Kay Warren, founders of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., reached out to NAMI Orange County and to the Most Reverned Kevin Vann, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, to make a difference as the first anniversary of their son’s death approached.

Visit www.mentalhealthandthechurch.com to watch and listen to the ground-breaking event.

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National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding

Tuesday, October 7th, Mental Illness Awareness Week The National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding has become

a great success. It has had widespread support by individual congregations and National FaithCommunity Mental Illness Networks.

Trained consumer speakers share compelling personal stories about living with

mental illness and achieving recovery and transformation.

Presentations offered to: Consumer Groups Students Law Enforcement Educators

Politicians Professionals Inmates Civic Groups

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Monthly Meetings & Education Programs

Monthly Meeting & Program

Tuesdays

6:30 pm

Stepping Stones 706 N Main St

Rockford

September 9th Prairie State Legal Services

Housing Discrimination and its Impact on People with Mental Disabilities

November 11th Ask the Pharmacist

Dr. Cha is an exceptional professor at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy and College of Medicine. He earned a doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1998 (with highest distinction), and is also recognized as a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS). He completed a Primary Care Specialty residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago in 2000 along with a research fellowship in family medicine at the University of Illinois in Rockford in 2006. Dr Cha’s areas of interest and practice include geriatrics and mood disorders.

Providing information and resources to support students’ mental health on their college campuses. To ensure that all students have positive, successful and fun college experiences.

Tools & Resources: www.nami.org/namioncampus

Please consider NAMI Northern Illinois as a beneficiary in your planned

giving, will or trust.

You may contact Community Foundation, 815.962.2110

or NAMI Northern Illinois (815)963-2470 for more information.

Community Walk

For those effected by suicide. . . . .

Walk to Honor Loved One

September 28, 2014 1-2 pm Location: Anderson Japanese Gardens

www.rockfordwalk.org

afsp.org

1-800-273-

TALK

40 Annual National Suicide Prevention Week September 8 - 14, 2014

Support Groups & Educational Courses

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Northern Illinois

Board of Directors President David Gill

Vice-Presidents

Pam Jacobson Bernie Marinelli

Secretary

Mary Gubbe Lee Treasurer

Lynn McGill Ex Officio

Robin Garvey

Directors Mary Ann Abate

Nancy Basik Joe Capone Bob Harms

Steve Huber

Therese Michels Jean Morrow

Committees

By-Laws

Joe Capone

Consumer Council Darius Perry Education

Kathy Chamberlain Harriet Roll

Jean Morrow

Finance

Lynn McGill

John Burns

Fundraising &

Promotions

Jean Morrow

Legislation Nancy Basik Membership Bev Capone

Nominations Jean Morrow Newsletter

Pam Jacobson Mary Ann Hughes

Programs Open

Stars of Lights Mary Gubbe Lee

Volunteers Vida Marshall

Liaisons Randy Roberson, Stepping Stones

Meetings held last Tuesday of the month;

open to the public. Location:

Stepping Stones of Rockford

Winnebago and Boone County residents have benefitted from taking courses, going to a support group or calling for assistance.

NAMI Northern Illinois appreciates our facilitators and teachers!

Erika Montes has completed the class to be a trainer of Spanish speaking teachers for De Familia De Familia. Veronica Hernandez is registered to take the De Familia De Familia class so she can

teach that class. Amee Foster and Kari Kelley will soon be taking the training to teach Basics classes.

Lee Van Scoy will be taking the training to be a Connections Support Group Facilitator.

Interested in teaching or being a facilitator of a group? Call 815.963.2470 about all opportunities.

Back-to-School Resources

Easy steps parents and kids can follow to ensure a stress-free start of the school year.

For more helpful ideas: www.additudemag.com

Use This Note-Taking Strategy | 11 Tips for High School Success ADHD at School: Keep It Together in Middle School Help in School for Your ADHD Child | Special-Education Services

4. Find a homework helper 5. Make a calendar

6. Set goals together

Back-to-School Resources

1. Organize school systems together 2. Stock up on school supplies

3. Plan after-school activities

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Dollars for Santa

NAMI Elves Gifts of Hope Gifts of Hope Gifts of Hope Gifts

Board games and large puzzles are

bought for area mental health

facilities.

This year, a special request has been

made for our NAMI Elves to gift art

supplies.

Dollars for Santa Donate some this fall!

To donate, see page 7.

The Gifts of Hope program

provides gifts to individuals who will be in the hospital psychiatric unit during the December holidays as well as those in residential homes and triage centers.

With your monetary donations, our NAMI Elves shop throughout the year in anticipation of this gift–giving program.

In December the NAMI family prepares gift bags filled with socks, hygiene items, activity books, and extra stocking stuffers for delivery.

Annual Cashews & Mixed Nuts Sales The annual cashew and mixed nut

fund raiser sale starts in September

and runs until mid-October with deliv-

ery by Thanksgiving. The attractive

gift box of one pound cashews or

mixed nuts (no peanuts) sells for

$13.00. Order forms are available to

take to work, church, or friends and

family.

Contact Person: John Herring

Friday &

Saturday November 14-15

We Need Your Help . . .

Sell booklets at Bergner’s:

Fridays or Saturdays

starting October 10th

Take Booklets to Sell to Friends

100% of booklet sales benefits

NAMI.

Coupons can be used on

BONUS BUYS!

Contact Person: Eileen Herring

Upcoming Fundraising & Volunteer Opportunities

September October

Call 15.963.2470 about all volunteer opportunities.

Vida Marshall Volunteer Coordinator 815.399.9562

OR

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NAMI Educational Course Schedule Free Call to Register

Family Support 1st Tuesday of the Month Sept2 Oct 7 Nov 4

7 pm SwedishAmerican Heart Hospital

Charles St Entrance Conference Rm #1 Rockford

Nancy 815.399.4476

Family Support 3rd Tuesday of the Month Sept 16 Oct 21 Nov 18

7 pm Our Savior's Lutheran Church

3300 Rural St Rockford

DiAnn 815.543.3443

Family Support 3rd Monday of the Month Sept 15 Oct 20 Nov 17

8 am Grandma’s Restaurant

329 Chrysler Dr Belvidere

Jean 815.399.9686

Parents of Youth 4th Monday of the Month Sept 22 Oct 27 Nov 24

6:30 pm Heartland Comm Church

1280 S Alpine Rd Rockford

NAMI Office 815.963.2470

NAMI Connection Recovery Peer Support

1st & 3rd Sept 7 & 21 Sundays Oct 5 & 19 Nov 2 & 16

2:00 pm SwedishAmerican Heart Hospital

Charles St Entrance Conference Rm #1 Rockford

NAMI Office 815.963.2470

Family-to-Family Monday, September 8

6:30— 9 pm

Stepping Stones 706 N Main St Rockford

NAMI 815.963.2470

NAMI Basics Wednesday, September 17

5:30— 8 pm

Rosecrance Berry Campus

8616 North Ave Rockford

NAMI Office 815.963.2470

De Familia A Familia Coming in 2015! La Voz Latina

730 N Church St Rockford

Margarita 815.965.5784

NAMI Educational Courses

NAMI Speakers

NAMI Support Groups

Family-to-Family Basics Family Support Connection In Our Own Voice

Learn to partner in recovery with an

adult family member with mental

illness through listening and

communication, being prepared for

crisis, and developing empathy and

advocacy skills.

Fundamental information is

presented that helps caregivers learn to

take are of themselves, their families and their

children with mental illness and mental health challenges.

Confidential, safe groups for family

members of people with mental health

challenges. Family Support Group for family

members and close friends of adults. Parent Support

Support for parents/caregivers

of youth.

Peer-led recovery focused support group for people living with mental

illness. Confidential, safe

group offers respect, understanding,

encouragement and hope.

Presentations by individuals with

mental health challenges who share their journeys, focusing on recovery and

hope.

Audience members gain insight about living with

mental illness.

2.5 Hrs Weekly 12 Wk Course 2 Facilitators

2.5 Hrs Weekly 6 Wk Course 2 Facilitators

1.5 Hrs Monthly 1-2 Facilitators

1.5 Hrs per Meeting 2 Facilitators

Public presentations upon request.

NAMI Support Group Schedule Free No Registration Required

For updated group and course schedules: Subscribe: naminorthernillinois@gmail.com

NAMI Northern Illinois’ Groups & Courses

Register

Now!

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We are grateful to the following individuals who have given generously to NAMI Northern Illinois in honor or memory of a loved one. In Memory of JANICE JOHNSON

Dr. Daniel and Catherine Herdeman Donna and Gerald Tomlinson Nicole Cordonnier Gibson Lisa and Ryan Marshall Lori and Pete Montana Teresa Miller Karl Hess Doug and Karen Edwards Jennene Koglin

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NAMI Contributors(

Recovery Resource Center

(3rd Floor)

526 W State St Rockford

Call: Bonnie or Michelle

Other Resources

Rosecrance Ware Recovery

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(June 15, 2015-Aug 14, 2015)

More Donors: Holy Family Bridge League Lynn McGill

Gifts of Hope 2014 Cleo Johnson

Spring Plant Sale proceeds from a neighborhood collaborative of 4 congregations of worship:

St. Anskar Episcopal Church Spring Creek United Church of Christ Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church

Saturday October 11th

Bowling for Recovery

More Program Details Inside!

Non-Profit Organization

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PO Box 6971 Rockford, IL 61125 Return Service Requested

Planning to move?

Please let us now your new address, so Changing Minds may

follow you to your new home! Call 815.963.2470

or email Beverly at joebevrox@comcast.net

Monday October 6th

Justice Center Rally

NAMI Elves

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Comedian David Granirer

Gifts of Hope Gifts of Hope Gifts of Hope Gifts of Hope Gifts of Hope Gifts of H

NAMI Basics September 17, 2014 Rosecrance Berry Campus, Rockford

Family to Family Course September 8, 2014 Stepping Stones, Rockford

Prairie State Legal Services September 9, 2014 Stepping Stones, Rockford

“Celebration of Mental Health”