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Jocelyn, who has provided mental health services for Lake County for many years, has expanded to provide support countywide due to the growing need for accessible mental health services. Community Mental Health Center CEO and Director Susan Lesko said the clinic regularly serves 8,000 clients and receives more than 1,000 calls each month. “While the pandemic has subsided, the need for mental health hasn't really subsided yet,” Lesko said. Jocelyn recently added additional locations, making care easier for people in areas such as Waukegan, Grayslake, and Highland Park. “Our expansion is something we are very proud of,” said Clinical Coordinator…
Kimberly Gill knows what it's like to struggle with mental health and have nowhere to turn for help.Gil, a 16-year-old sophomore at Social Justice High School in Bushwick, Brooklyn, immigrated to the United States as a child and struggled to adjust. She often felt that she could not talk to her family about what she was experiencing. Her girlfriend, Gill, said this was a well-known story among her classmates.”Many of our students have lost loved ones. They have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, depression, self-harm, etc.,” Gill said. However, when you bring up such topics with family members, many teens…
they are here for us. Let's all be there for them. that's the tagline New ad launched This was part of a $400,000 state-funded marketing campaign to help those affected by the ongoing highway reconstruction. The 30-second spot was created by Providence-based RDW Group and East Providence-based Animus Studio; We spotlight eight local businesses. Its owners and employees each talk about how important ongoing customer support is to the community. — All supported by uplifting piano music. The ad also includes some reassurances from local business owners that traffic conditions have improved since the bridge was first closed last December.…
Decision day for many prospective college freshmen was last week, the deadline for admitted students nationwide to enroll for the fall semester. But the number of people doing so in Washington was probably far below average. Half of the high school seniors here do not pursue further education after graduation.This is not just an aspiration problem, this is a five-alarm fire. Within seven years, 72% of all jobs in the state (including trades) will require a degree or certificate demonstrating advanced knowledge.In fact, Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce predicts that Washington will be among the five states…
TheStreet's Conway Gittens brings you the latest business headlines from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as it closes on Monday, May 6th.Related: Stock market today: Stocks rise on expectations for interest rate cutsFull video transcript below:Conway Gittens: I'm Conway Gittens reporting from the New York Stock Exchange. Here's what we're looking at on TheStreet today: Wall Street gained momentum on Monday after the stock market posted its first consecutive weekly gain since March. Investors are hoping that the weaker employment situation could prompt the Fed to cut interest rates as early as September. The Dow rebounded for…
liverpool And Uruguay forward Darwin Nuñez has emerged as a shock target. BarcelonaThe 24-year-old is seen as a potential successor to Polish national team striker Robert Lewandowski, 35. (Sun)External linkNuñez has fueled speculation of his departure in the summer. liverpool All images from his time at Anfield have been removed from his Instagram page. (90 minutes)External linkEngland forward Jadon Sancho, 24, does not want to return Manchester United at the end of his loan period borussia dortmund. (Talk Sports)External linkchelsea Their interest is increasing Shakhtar Donetsk Ukrainian midfielder Georgy Sudakov, 21, who is valued at £65m, is also under scrutiny.…
Crystal Palace beat an injury-plagued and passion-less Manchester United 4-0 at Selhurst Park on Monday to move into the top six, while Erik ten Hag's Red Devils struggled to do much of anything. Hopes took another hit.Palace had no doubt who was better on the day, with markers Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell, as well as two goals from rumored United target Michael Oliseh.[ MORE: Erik ten Hag reacts to latest Man United messy loss ]Oliver Glasner's project has taken off in recent weeks, with Palace unbeaten in five games and winning four of them, leaving the Eagles in 14th…
detroit – The halls of the Cambria Hotel downtown were crowded. detroit Hundreds of small business owners gathered for the Detroit Means Business Summit.The annual conference, held on Monday (May 6), will give entrepreneurs access to a variety of resources to help them navigate and improve their business platforms.“This is the place to be,” says Robin Childers, co-founder and president of Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness. “I think people want to know what's going on in Detroit. There's so much growth, revitalization and expansion.”Organizers say the Detroit Means Business Summit will help small business owners connect directly with leaders in…
by Santa Barbara Unified School District Monday, May 6, 2024 | 2:41pm Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. This honor is given to schools that have implemented initiatives such as outdoor classrooms and comprehensive environmental education initiatives. La Colina was recognized for its beautiful and thriving gardens, campus beautification, garden education, composting, and community partnerships. “This silver level award is the result of our school’s efforts to lead in sustainability across the school, and our school’s commitment to emphasizing personal responsibility and embracing practices that support our goal of engaging in environmentally friendly practices. commitment,”…
Oregon Health Authority Behavioral Health Director Ebony Clark told hundreds of her colleagues at the Seaside conference that they play a critical role in the state's response to the ongoing addiction and mental health crisis. Ta. clark spoke Monday's Peerpocalypse brings together people in peer support roles. Peer workers use their own life experiences to help people, including those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and other issues. The four-day event, organized by the Portland nonprofit Oregon Mental Health & Addictions Association, has grown from less than 100 people in 2013 to nearly 900 participants Monday over the past decade.…