Author: luchtcm

Dear Autism McLean Members,

My group, FRIENDS OF T.A.P., has just kicked off our Yankee Candle® Fundraiser and I need your help! We are raising funds for special programs and materials. Our group earns 40% of every dollar you spend.

Simply click here to see the exciting collection of America's Best Loved Candles™, candle accessories, flameless fragrance and assorted gift wrap. Shop online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – everything is shipped directly to you.

If you don't click on my link listed above, you need to enter my Group Number 990085107 and my Seller ID Jenny47 in order for me to receive credit.

Click here for my site

If you are having trouble with the above link, you may copy and paste the following link in to your browser:
https://www.yankeecandlefundraising.com/FFentry.htm?publicKey=yqcdTwLSTFA0ndRDQVxAfqaAATuz8gI5&frComp=ycf

Our fundraiser will be running from 22-Sep-2015 through 16-Oct-2015. Please help me by placing your order before the end of our sale. You can continue to order all season – my group will receive credit.…

What is NAMI’s Family-to-Family Program?

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 9-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.  

• The course is taught by trained family members  
• All instruction and course materials are free to class participants
• Over 300,000 family members have graduated from this national program

To pre-register please go to: http://namilivingstonmclean.org/classes/ 

Any questions, please call affiliate NAMI Livingston/McLean Counties at 309-287-9913.

Please see the attachment for more information.

What Does The Course Include?

Current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders

• Up-to-date information about medications, side effects, and strategies for medication adherence
• Current research related to the biology of brain disorders and the evidence-based, most effective treatments to promote recovery
• Gaining empathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience of a person with mental illness
• Learning in special workshops for problem solving, listening, and communication techniques
• Acquiring strategies for handling crises and relapse
• Focusing on care for the caregiver: coping with worry, stress, and emotional overload
• Guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community
• Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and expand services

Dates: Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14

Time: 9:00 – 11:45 am

Where it meets:  Wesley United Methodist Church, 502 East Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61701…

Officer Law of the Bloomington Police Dept. will be attending our Peace, Love, Autism run/walk to register families to the Premise Alert Program. Officer Law will be available from 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM.  See below on additional information on the Premise Alert Program.

Premise Alert Program

The Bloomington Police and Fire Departments have combined forces to offer our citizens the opportunity to participate in the Premise Alert Program.

The Illinois Premise Alert Program (Public Act 96-0788) provides for Public Safety Agencies in the State of Illinois to allow people with special needs the ability to provide information to Police, Fire and EMS personnel to be kept in a database. The information can then be provided to responders dealing with situations involving Special Needs Individuals.

The Bloomington Fire Department has created a Premise Alert Program form that can be accessed online at: http://www.cityblm.org/pap. The form can be completed by families, caregivers, or individuals with special needs. The information provided in the form will be entered into databases maintained by the Bloomington Communication Center and may be shared with other police, fire or EMS agencies as needed to provide services to the individual.…