Health and Wellness

Sunday, August 9
11:15 a.m.
Room 212

Whether you know it or not, chances are you know someone with a mental illness. Mental illness is a brain dysfunction that leads to suffering, change in behavior, and reduced function. One in four adults suffer from a mild to a serious mental illness every year, ie: depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, bi-polar, schizophrenia, etc. Sixty per-cent do not seek treatment. Half of lifetime causes of mental illnesses begin by age 14, and three quarters by age 24. In spite of the recent publicity, mentally ill people are more dangerous to themselves than others.

Mental Illness First Aid is an evidenced based training program for anyone who wants to learn the basics of how to identify and help someone developing mental health problems, addictions, and/or experiencing a mental health crisis. It is a free program offered to residents of Downers Grove through the Community Memorial Foundation located in Hinsdale. Come and learn about the goals of the program and how you might benefit from learning how to identify and assist someone suffering from a mental health problem. If there is enough interest we can sponsor a free training program to help us and the community better respond to mental health issues.

Sunday, May 31
11:00 a.m.
Room 213

You are invited to participate in an information gathering discussion around mental illness and its impact upon families, the workplace, community and the justice system in DuPage County. Led by Rachel Brooks Community Organizer for DuPage United. Sponsored by the Health and Wellness Work Area.

First Sunday of the month
9:30 a.m.
Library

Parents Together is a once a month drop-in discussion group for parents of young children where parents can share their joys and frustrations as they compare notes on what does and does not work for them. Keep your sanity and sense of humor with  a new topic for discussion each month. Facilitated by Carol Lysne.

Upcoming Topics:
May 3 - What do you like about being a parent? What don’t you like?
June 7 - What behaviors does your child use to communicate with you?

Check back for future topics!

Sponsored by the Health and Wellness Work Area. 

Wondering about the new Affordable Care Act (ACA)? On Tuesday, March 4 in Fellowship Hall from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. DuPage Pads Assisters and Navigators will be available to help you learn about benefits you may be eligible for under the new health care law.

Open enrollment for ACA is available through March 31, 2014.

No appointment necessary.