We meet in the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) building on the main campus of Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. Social time is from 7 to 7:30 PM, and meeting begins at 7:30 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. The address is:
January 10: Share/Care groups -- facilitators lead small more intimate groups to discuss issues relating to Depression and Bipolar.
Individuals with mood disorders and their supportive family and friends are welcome.
January 24: Educational program -- Kelsey Elgas,
Training Coordinator for New Beginnings Community Services, Inc will be the speaker. This is a not-for-profit organization that has
been formed to help adults with mental illness achieve a more independent and qualitative lifestyle. Their purpose is to enhance the
lives of these adults by promoting their self-sufficiency. One of their main functions is to provide safe, affordable secure housing
that is drug, alcohol and violence free.
http://www.nbcs-inc.com
The public is welcome to attend all educational programs.
February
14: Share/Care groups
February 28: Educational program -- Katie Mcguine, Community Liaison at Linden Oaks at Edward in Naperville,
will present a talk entitled "Living Well with Depression and Bipolar" Emphasis will be on improving self-esteem.
http://www.edward.org/lindenoaks
The
public is welcome to attend all educational programs.
March: 6: Share Care groups
March 27: Educational program -- Michael Kuna, MD
and Mike Anderer, LCSW, will speak on the topic “Dual Diagnosis, The Intersection Between Mental Illness and Addiction.”
Dr. Kuna
and Mike Anderer are specialists in treating patients who have a combination of an addiction plus a psychiatric disorder. They are
associated with Genesis Clinical Services:
http://www.genesisclinicalservices.com
The public is welcome to attend all educational
programs.
