New Resource for Seniors with Mental Health Conditions
July 2022 - assistedliving.org
According to the CDC, an estimated 20% of people 55 and older experience some type of mental health condition. Assisted living facilities provide structured social and therapeutic recreational programs designed to help seniors socialize and stay active, key factors in preventing many mental health issues. You may view the guide about common mental health conditions in seniors and housing options for those impacted. This resource also discusses the benefits of assisted living for seniors living with mental health disorders. You can find the guide HERE.
Department of Human Services - Mental Health Division - (800) 843-6154 (IDHS helpline) - website HERE.
- Operates the Living Room Program for individuals in psychiatric crisis
- Oversees the delivery of publicly-funded mental health services throughout Illinois, including in-patient and outpatient treatment programs.
July 2022 - assistedliving.org
According to the CDC, an estimated 20% of people 55 and older experience some type of mental health condition. Assisted living facilities provide structured social and therapeutic recreational programs designed to help seniors socialize and stay active, key factors in preventing many mental health issues. You may view the guide about common mental health conditions in seniors and housing options for those impacted. This resource also discusses the benefits of assisted living for seniors living with mental health disorders. You can find the guide HERE.
Department of Human Services - Mental Health Division - (800) 843-6154 (IDHS helpline) - website HERE.
- Operates the Living Room Program for individuals in psychiatric crisis
- Oversees the delivery of publicly-funded mental health services throughout Illinois, including in-patient and outpatient treatment programs.
Catholic Spirit Radio has a “Faith in Quarantine” tab on their website HERE which features prayers for pandemic times, local and national podcasts related to the coronavirus situation, and uplifting articles. They also broadcast mass at 7AM each morning and have a list of local online Mass times.
|
Did you know CATHOLIC SPIRIT RADIO (2820 Communications Inc) is on Amazon Smile?
Smile.Amazon.Com shopping experience is identical to Amazon.com with the added benefit that AmazonSmile Foundation donates to the charitable organization selected by eac customer. When you shop this website, this foundation donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products. Please help support our local Catholic radio station by selecting "2820 Communications Inc, Normal IL" for your AmazonSmile purchases! |
Catholic Spirit Radio - www.catholicspiritradio.com
This is the only Catholic radio station broadcasting 24 hours a day in our listening area - WSPI FM 89.5 (Ellsworth), FM 92.5 (Bloomington), FM 88.3 (Pontiac), FM 97.1 (Lincoln). Your gifts are needed to help with daily operating expenses and updating equipment. Catholic Spirit Radio is a listener supported, non-profit organization run by volunteers. Donations are tax deductible. Catholics and non-Catholics listen to this station and it's making a difference in many lives! We are all called to evangelize and can help do that by supporting this ministry! THANKS for evangelizing your faith! More information on making donations can be found HERE. Be sure to check out the Community Calendar to find family, teen, singles and couples activities, church fundraisers, parish events, retreats, concerts, trips and more HERE.
This is the only Catholic radio station broadcasting 24 hours a day in our listening area - WSPI FM 89.5 (Ellsworth), FM 92.5 (Bloomington), FM 88.3 (Pontiac), FM 97.1 (Lincoln). Your gifts are needed to help with daily operating expenses and updating equipment. Catholic Spirit Radio is a listener supported, non-profit organization run by volunteers. Donations are tax deductible. Catholics and non-Catholics listen to this station and it's making a difference in many lives! We are all called to evangelize and can help do that by supporting this ministry! THANKS for evangelizing your faith! More information on making donations can be found HERE. Be sure to check out the Community Calendar to find family, teen, singles and couples activities, church fundraisers, parish events, retreats, concerts, trips and more HERE.
EWTN
(Eternal Word Television Network)
www.ewtn.com
Christ-centered, family television, radio and online services which offer a vast array of programming that includes Daily Mass, devotionals, global Catholic news, powerful documentaries, music specials, exclusive teaching series, live call-in talk shows, young adult & children’s programming and Church and Papal events.
- Download the EWTN App HERE
- Find your Television or Radio Station HERE
- Online Schedules HERE
(Eternal Word Television Network)
www.ewtn.com
Christ-centered, family television, radio and online services which offer a vast array of programming that includes Daily Mass, devotionals, global Catholic news, powerful documentaries, music specials, exclusive teaching series, live call-in talk shows, young adult & children’s programming and Church and Papal events.
- Download the EWTN App HERE
- Find your Television or Radio Station HERE
- Online Schedules HERE
Resources for Pregnancy and Newborn Assistance
Birthright of Bloomington (309) 829-5430 505 N Center, Suite 1, Bloomington Living Alternatives (309) 454-5433 303 Landmark Drive Suite 1B, Normal New Life Pregnancy Center (217) 429-0464 240 West Main Street, Decatur Birthright of Champaign 201 W Springfield Ave, Suite 206, Champaign (217) 351-7744 Women’s Care Center 7319 N University St, Peoria (309) 689-0200; Helpline (877) 908-2341 St. Gianna Baby Pantry Provides baby supplies to families in need 1825 NE Adams St, Peoria (309) 636-8012 Family Resources Center Provides referrals for pregnancy tests and services, chastity programs, natural family planning, and post-abortion counseling. 415 NE Monroe St, Peoria (309) 839-2287 Guardian Angel Outreach Provides support and resources for women and babies (pregnancy-2 years) 405 S Illinois St, Streator (815) 672-4567 Birthright International 24/7 HELPLINE 1-800-550-4900 
What is Retrouvaille?
(It's french for "Rediscovery") It's a program designed to help couples who are hurting in their marriage. There are 3 phases - the weekend experience, the post weekend sessions and monthly support meetings. The weekend consists of a series of presentations given by a team of 3 couples and a priest. The team presents techniques of communication that enable couples to look at many areas of the marriage relationship. After each presentation, couples are given time in privacy to discuss what they just heard. Retrouvaille Is VERY different from other marriage programs. Some spouses resist the idea of attending, out of concern that they will be required to expose their personal lives. None of this is true. In fact, the program is entirely unique, and most couples find this is the very thing that worked when all else failed. We're often told this is one of the best kept secrets and couples regularly comment they wish they had done the program long before they did...that it would have saved them so much pain and anguish. For confidential information or to register, click HERE. For locations throughout the US and internationally HERE. LOCAL SUPPORT... following your weekend, a local support group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at St. Patrick Church of Merna, Bloomington from 5:00-7:30pm. |
NAMI provides education, support and advocacy for children and adults with mental illness and their families. A NAMI Family Support Group meets EVERY Saturday at Chestnut Health Systems, 1003 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in Bloomington at 10:30am OR 1pm. For specific information visit their website HERE.
Married Life Resource
website HERE Marriage is a vocation to holiness. From their first days as husband and wife through their golden years, married couples have the awesome task of witnessing to God’s faithful love to each other, their children, and society. No couple does this perfectly, and everyone needs help when love feels strained and the going gets tough. All marriages can grow in knowledge, faith, joy, and love. Whether you are just starting out in marriage or have fifty years under your belt, the advice, real life stories, and Church teaching here can help strengthen and bless your marriage. Information is also available on the website for Dating & Engaged Couples and Family Life & Parenting. |