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DEA Take Back Day
DEA Take Back Day Saturday, October 24, 2020 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. EDT Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, and can lead to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse. Unused prescriptions thrown in the trash can be retrieved...
Mental Health America (MHA) released its annual State of Mental Health in America Report:
For the 7th year in a row, Mental Health America (MHA) released its annual State of Mental Health in America Report, which ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on fifteen mental health and access measures for both adults and youth (ages...
COVID-19 Holiday Season Safety Tips
Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2020 CONTACT: covid.media@illinois.gov IDPH Issues COVID-19 Holiday Season Safety Tips Plan ahead for the holidays and consider alternatives SPRINGFIELD – As Illinoisans prepare to spend the holidays...
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC PROVIDES ADDITIONAL REASONS TO AVOID VAPING AND SMOKING
For Immediate Release Oct 8, 2020 News media calls to Steve Brandy: Media Services Manager at (815) 727-5088 Agency Website: www.willcountyhealth.org Twitter: WillCoHealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilCountyHealthDepartment/ CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC...
Gov. Pritzker Proposes Principles to Build a More Equitable Criminal Justice System
Gov. Pritzker Proposes Principles to Build a More Equitable Criminal Justice System Criminal Justice Reform Principles Aim to Modernize Criminal Code, End Cycles of Recidivism, and Increase Police Accountability Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - Governor, Office...
South Suburban Council Treatment Programs for Gambling Addictions
The South Suburban Council, a leading provider of behavioral health services in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana and all surrounding communities and Counties, has begun offering treatment programs for gambling addictions at its East Hazel Crest...
Suicide Prevention
The South Suburban Council is a Mental Health service provider: SS Council Mental Health Provider Brochure If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately. It can be...
Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever:
Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2020 CONTACT: Melaney Arnold – 217-558-0500 Melaney.arnold@illinois.gov Roll Your #SleeveUp to #FightFlu Public health officials in Illinois urge everyone to get a flu vaccine SPRINGFIELD – Getting a...
IL Department on Aging Encourages Older Adults to Get Their Flu Shots
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 30, 2020 CONTACT: Mike Dropka 312-909-9046 Michael.Dropka@illinois.gov IL Department on Aging Encourages Older Adults to Get Their Flu Shots Don’t...
SS Council Gambling Disorder FAQ
The South Suburban Council, a leading provider of behavioral health services in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana and all surrounding communities and Counties, has begun offering treatment programs for gambling addictions at its East Hazel Crest...