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03/27/2026

The primary symptoms of bipolar depression include periods of depressed mood and low self-esteem, accompanied by low energy levels, apathy, and sadness. Other signs include: https://wb.md/4uEiWHe

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

Validation.

03/19/2026

03/19/2026

🧠 Mental Health First Aid Certification Training Available

Mayor Jason House, the Board of Trustees, and the Office of the Clerk of the Village of Dolton encourage residents, community leaders, and professionals to take advantage of this opportunity to become certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).

This nationally recognized training equips participants with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges—an essential resource for strengthening our community.

📚 What You’ll Learn

Participants will be trained in the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
• Assess for risk of harm or su***de
• Listen nonjudgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage appropriate professional help
• Encourage self-help and support strategies

🗓 Training Dates & Times

Monday, March 23 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday, March 24 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

(Additional blended format includes pre-course work and in-person instruction.)

📍 Location

Flossmoor Community Church
2218 Hutchison Rd
Flossmoor, IL 60422

💲 Cost

• $50 per participant (course valued at over $170)
• FREE for clergy and faith leaders

🎓 Certification Benefits

✔ Earn 7.5 CEUs
✔ Receive a 3-year certification
✔ Gain practical tools to support individuals in crisis and everyday situations

👥 Who Should Attend?

• Employers
• Police officers
• Hospital staff
• First responders
• Community members and caregivers

📞 Registration & Contact

Angela Russell – Envision Unlimited
📱 773-580-2394
📧 arussell@envisionunlimited.org

Additional Contact:
Dr. Dawnn M. Brumfield
📧 dbrumfield@envisionunlimited.org

This training is a powerful step toward building a more informed, compassionate, and responsive community. The Village encourages residents to register early and share this opportunity with others who may benefit.

03/18/2026

NAMI has released Navigating the Criminal Justice System: A NAMI resource for people with mental illness and their families.

This resource guide was created to help people with mental illness and their families better understand what to expect — from arrest through prosecution, incarceration, and community re-entry — and how to navigate each stage.

Download the guide at nami.org/CJGuide

03/10/2026

🌳Applications for the 2026 Forest Preserve Experience are now open!

If you are a HACC resident or voucher holder, currently in high school, and between the ages of 14–19, this is a great summer job opportunity. Participants will gain hands-on experience working in Cook County’s Forest Preserves while learning about conservation, environmental careers, and the value of teamwork and hard work.

- Earn $15.50 per hour and make up to $1,860 in just 5 weeks.
- Program Dates: June 29 – July 30, 2026
- Monday–Thursday | 7:45 AM – 1:45 PM
- Transportation is provided with pickup and drop-off at a central location near your home.
- Apply by April 10, 2026

Apply here: https://forms.gle/84nHuPK4aFxyHiMn6
Learn more about the Crew Member position: https://shorturl.at/WVPuj

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

Our February Lunch & Learn was bustling! Attendees took in a screening of Black Wall Street: Prosperity, Destruction, and Legacy along with great discussion. We enjoyed the participation of our community and the energy everyone brought.

03/05/2026

12/01/2025

Feel your feelings. But if your feelings are causing you to suffer or causing others to be concerned about you, please contact us.