NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago

Membership Meeting Schedule

Second Thursday of every month

7:00 p.m.

Church of Christ

206th Street (Crawford/Pulaski)

Matteson, Illinois

Mental Health Questions Answered

People who have questions about mental health issues for themselves or for family members, such as the availability of services where they live, can discuss them with professionals at a seminar to be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 4^th in the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 South Ravinia.

This educational seminar will feature representatives from agencies covering the entire south suburban area of Cook and Will Counties . The event is open to all and there is no charge to attend.

The seminar is sponsored by the Village of Orland Park Mayor ’s Office of Special Services and will be presented by NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago. Representatives from NAMI, Grand Prairie Services, Ingalls Hospital , Metropolitan Family Services, Sertoma Centre, Thresholds, Trinity Services and the Will County Health Department will give presentations. Skilled staff will be available to answer questions and provide brief personal consultations following introductory remarks.

Participating organizations emphasize the importance of an informed populace because, in a given year, 22% of adults and 13% of children will have diagnosable mental disorders. Early diagnosis and treatment are factors in a successful recovery.

The seminar is designed to increase awareness of what clinical services are available in the south region and where to get them. Attendees also will learn about educational programs, support groups, outpatient counseling, residential services, vocational training, crisis intervention, special services for children and teenagers, and forensic mental health services.

NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago is a local affiliate of the state and National Alliance on Mental Illness and NAMI Illinois. For information about the seminar, contact the Village of Orland Park Mayor ’s Office of Special Services at (708) 403-6188 or Jack Starkey, of NAMI, at (708) 460-8471.