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"Accomplishments"
Welcome to NAMI Illinois'
discussion groups, "Communicate." Here's your opportunity
to learn what others are talking about and to share your opinion and ask
questions.
Good communications is the heart of any
relationship and this includes your relationship with NAMI (National,
State and local Affiliates). NAMI Illinois is starting a new service
for its members and local chapters called "Communicate."
Its purpose is to share helpful information. In order to do this you can
ask questions for problems you have or you can share information that has
been helpful to you and/or your organization.
"Accomplishments"
Posting accomplishments and sharing National, State and
Local successes will give all of us pride in our organization and inspire
us to achieve or exceed the results of others.
To
submit a question or reply click here.
Postings will be listed below.
NAMI Illinois expressly disclaims responsibility for,
and liabilities resulting from, any information or communications from and
between users. Messages
that are offensive or misleading will not be posted.
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KUDOS
to NAMI DuPage! -
Posted 9-14-2007
A
Social Worker from a DuPage County Hospital just called
on behalf of a LaSalle County resident who will be discharged
and wanted to make sure he was able to connect with NAMI in
his area. Coincidentally, this patient already called on
his own earlier this week but I think it is great Social
Services calls too and thanked them for following up.
Can
you imagine how much better patients would be if every social
service worker connected their patients to their respective
NAMI organizations, or at least made an attempt to do so?
As
soon as I get done writing this email, I am going to contact
my local hospital and make sure our social workers do the same
thing.
Maybe
we could have a contest with our Illinois affiliates and see
how many social workers are connecting their
inpatients/outpatients to NAMI? I have been tracking my
referrals on a carbonless telephone message pad.
Thank
you!
Paulette
Sheedy
NAMI-NCI
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Great job on getting quoted in the
September/October 2007 issue of "The Illinois School
Board Journal" to Pat Doyle, educational program director
for NAMI-DuPage!
Janet Martin
NAMI-Vermilion County
A Precedent Has Been Made -
Posted 9-7-2007
I wanted to give you all news of a very
exciting legal ruling made in St. Clair County, Illinois. My
son, David, suffers with Bipolar Disorder and has been in and
out of jail since October 2004. He was released again on August
28th. But not without treatment! Two weeks prior to his release
the court held a bond hearing. Here's the awesome part. The
judge ordered the Alton Mental Health Facility to evaluate David
and design a program of treatment for him before he was
released, which they did! The mental health representative said
this is the first time ever that they have been ordered by the
court to do this! My prayers were answered. Not only did the
judge order the program of treatment but ordered the
Comprehensive Mental Health facility to give David the
medication he needs, to schedule his doctor appointments and
enter him in group therapy programs. The mental health
professionals are also helping him receive assistance and file
for social security disability. First thing on the 29th after
being released, he went to the doctor and was given free Depakote
ER to last until his next appointment on Sept. 27th. I cannot
express in words how grateful I am. David's lawyer pushed for
these conditions and the court agreed. The lawyer is
representing David as a public defender. I pray that this action
by this judge helps others suffering in jail.
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NAMI's Voice - Posted 8-4-07
A NAMI
guest and mother of a 19-year old behaviorally ill son has been
challenged with our healthcare system for the care of her son;
e.g., E.R. personnel won't help her find appropriate referral sources,
local psychiatrists refuse to care for her son (he is non-compliant)
and give her another referral, etc. until she advised them she was
going to contact her local NAMI, did they get on the phone and start
calling facilities to place her son.
Paulette
Sheedy
NAMI-NCI
Ottawa,
IL
NAMI
Vermilion County - Posted March 15, 2007
On Thursday, March 1, 2007, one of
NAMI-Vermilion County's members, Mr. Brian James, was invited to
appear on a teleconference sponsored by the local VA Hospital in
Danville, Illinois. He was asked to speak about NAMI, the
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) as well as the support
groups which are held in Vermilion County. The audience
consisted of pracitioners in psychiatry at the VA but included other
members of the staff. I was informed that Brian did a great job
with his presentation. I am extremely gratified to know this as
being invited to participate in a VA sponsored teleconference for our
affiliate is quite an honor and it has never been offered before.
Thanks Brian for a job well done!
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Illinois'
Voice on Mental Illness - NAMI Illinois