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UPDATE 1/17/2020: Due to the number of participants RSVPing for the call, the call-in information has been updated to accommodate for the volume. See additional information below (highlighted)

Advocates,

Good afternoon! You are invited to participate in the Protect Our Care Illinois statewide policy call on January 27 at 2 p.m. During the call, we will discuss a host of issues, including the Prescription Drug Affordability resolution.

Please RSVP by completing this form and accepting this meeting invitation.

To dial-in, please use the following information: Call: 312-809-1171; No Access Code is Needed

A formal agenda and fact sheet on the Rx Drug Affordability resolution is forthcoming.

Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at lcharlesworth@heartlandalliance.org. I look forward to speaking with all of you soon!

Logan Charlesworth | Coalition Manager, Protect Our Care Illinois
Heartland Alliance
208 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60604
Cell phone: 512-820-0006
lcharlesworth@heartlandalliance.org
My Pronouns: She, Her
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The Frances R. Schnadig Memorial Mental Health Education Series includes clinical discussion of works of fiction and non-fiction, focusing on relationships, treatment, and ethical issues. Reading the books is recommended, but not required, cases will be presented. The book for this discussion is "Where the Crawdad's Sing", by Delia Owens. 2 CEU's for Social Workers and Counselors. Register for this date or the entire series: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/literary-clinical-case-discussion-series-tickets-72185178813.

Our annual benefit honors local mental health champions AND raises vital dollars for MHA-NS programs structured specifically to help young people improve their wellbeing.  Here is a chance for you to makea real difference in your community.

At the  benefit we will be honoring:

Patrick Corrigan,PsyD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology- selected for his pioneering research on stigma and his role in creating the Honest, Open, Proud series of anti-stigma programs. Dr Corrigan will receive the Founders Award.

Marvin Lindsey, MSW,CADC, Chief Executive Officer of the Community Behavioral Health Care Association of Illinois for his tireless advocacy to expand access to mental health and substance use services for all Illinois residents, particularly our youth. Mr. Lindsey will receive the Lorraine H. Morton Youth Impact Award.

Family Focus for its programs designed to support children of all ages and strengthen families in 7 area communities. Family Focus will receive the Service Award for supporting family and youth mental health.

Join us on Sunday, March 15^th from 5 to 7:30 pm atthe Double Tree Hotel, Monaco Ballroom in Skokie. Tickets will go on sale inFebruary and can be ordered online. Contact us at mhanorthshore@gmail.com to sponsor the event.