Sep 13, 2019 | News and Events
In support of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week (September 8-14, 2019) and to honor the theme “Finding Purpose: Taking Care of Ourselves and Others” this year’s toolkit includes specific items to support suicide prevention among first responders. Instructions...
Sep 12, 2019 | News and Events
The Will County Health Department’s Family Health Services division and Community Health Center both attended the Thursday Night, August 22nd YOUR LIGHT STILL SHINES program at Lincoln-Way West High School. This International Overdose Awareness Day Event...
Sep 12, 2019 | News and Events
Pain isn’t always obvious, but you can learn to recognize the warning signs and how to seek help if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide. In an emergency, dial 911. The following resources can assist youth and schools get involved in the campaign to raise...
Sep 12, 2019 | News and Events
The University of St. Francis (USF) announced that it has been awarded a grant through the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) program. The grant, which will provide $1,452,947 in funding, will bring...