IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Friends Who Get It
For young adults 18-30
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Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
Meetings via Zoom Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meeting Contact: Craig craigloddeke@yahoo.com
Phone: (618)567-6095
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NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY
Free 8 Week class
Begins Thursday, January 12 - March 2, 2023
NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION CLASS NAMI SWI is offering Family to Family, a free eight week educational course for family members and other caregivers of individuals who have a mental illness.
The class will meet at Heights Community Church, on consecutive Thursdays beginning January 12th and ending on March 2, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. The course which will be taught by Mark and Kelly Jefferson includes evidenced-based information about mental illnesses, treatment options, community resources, coping skills and much more. Registration is required.
Email kelly.nami.swi@gmail.com to register or for more information.
Mental Health Board Finance Meeting
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at noon
St. Clair County Board Conference Room
Mental Health Board Meeting
Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 6PM
St. Clair County Courthouse
Authorities, Responsibilities, and History
The Board's authorization and mandated responsibilities are set forth in the community Mental Health Act (the Act), Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 405, Act 20, Section 0.1 et.seq. Under the Act, townships, counties and other municipalities are given the authority to pass a referendum to levy an annual tax not to exceed .15% upon all taxable property in order to provide for the necessary funds or to supplement existing funds for community mental health facilities and services. The Act encompasses several other broad responsibilities, including planning and review and comment.