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Turning Point Offers 10-Week Support Group On 'Taming Depression'

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 12:09pm
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Turning Point, at 8324 Skokie Boulevard,  is an outpatient mental health center that guides clients' through the most frightenin

Good News, Bad News at the Annual Mental Health Forum in Skokie Library

Submitted by eh re ca on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 11:13am
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Good News, Bad News at the Annual Mental Health Forum in Skokie Library

At Turning Point's annual Forum, the news was mixed. While every agency in attendance spoke of many fewer dollars available for mental health services, they also detailed the ways they are working more effectively together.

Thresholds Transitions

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 12:11pm
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Contact: Peter Illing

8050 Monticello Ave.

Skokie, IL 60076

Phone: 773.537.3140; 773.572.5500; 773.572.5400

Fax: 847.679.0592

Email: Pilling@thresholds.org

 

The Niles Township Sheltered Workshop is a not-for-profit organization administering three programs which help people help themselves:

 

Transitions

8050 Monticello Ave.

Skokie, IL 60076

A sheltered workshop providing employment for mentally handicapped adults and retirees.

 

First Step

Website: 
www.thresholds.org

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Starts New Support Group For Individuals With Mood Disorders & Their Families

Submitted by skokienet on Friday, January 8, 2010 - 2:21pm
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is starting free support groups for individuals with mood disorders and their families beginning Monday, February 1st, at Evanston Hospital.

Sign Language Classes Begin At Oakton College In January

Submitted by skokienet on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 8:11pm
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Oakton Community College, at 1600 E. Golf Road in Des Plaines, will offer sign language classes at two separate class times beginning in January.

 

Basic Sign Language (SPE 125) is available for students interested in conversing with the deaf and hard of hearing. This course is the first step toward national certification and runs for 16 weeks.

 

Classes begin Jan. 19th and will be held Tuesdays from 7-9:50pm.

 

A second course begins Jan. 20th and will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:35am-10:45am.

 

Village of Skokie Lending Closet

Submitted by lee on Friday, October 16, 2009 - 3:58pm
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The Village of Skokie Human Services Division Lending Closet offers Skokie residents the use of canes, walkers, crutches and wheelchairs for periods up to six months. A driver's license or state ID is required for wheelchair loans.

 

For wheelchairs only, there is a $25.00 refundable deposit for a 24-hour period or for up to a five-day loan period. The Lending Closet also offers a $25.00 non-refundable loan up to a maximum of six months.

 

Skokie Library receives new assistive device

Submitted by SALS on Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 12:45pm
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Eye Pal Solo LVEye Pal Solo LV

 

Hearing Impaired Niles Residents Invited To Test Amplified Telephones

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 12:41pm
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Do you have difficulty hearing on the telephone?

 

On Tuesday, Nov. 17th, Join Niles Township Government, the Township of Schaumburg and the Villages of Skokie and Morton Grove to test free amplified telephones and to learn more about getting a free one provided.

 

The tryout is being held at the Morton Grove Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street.

Participants must make reservations by calling 847.470.5223 in advance.

 

The Linkages Resource Fair for Families of People with Disabilities

Submitted by kate on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 12:20pm
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Will be hosted from 9 a.m. to noon October 21 at the Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL. Read more here.

The Lions Club Plans Annual Candy Drive In Skokie Oct. 9 & 10

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 9:42am
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Lions Candy Day

 

People With Disabilities Ride Free Card

Submitted by nwolfson on Thursday, July 9, 2009 - 12:52am
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Individuals who filed and were approved for the Circuit Breaker program for the 2007 claim year and were issued "Circuit Permits" expire June 30, 2009.

 

Skokie Health Department Offers Adult Hearing Screening

Submitted by lee on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 - 7:03pm
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The Village of Skokie Health Department conducts a monthly hearing screening

Lions Club Plans Free Hearing Testing For Adults

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:29am
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The Lions of Illinois, together with the Skokie Lions Club, is sponsoring free  hearing tests for adults on Sunday, July 19th, at Devonshire Park,  4400 W. Greenwood, in Skokie. 

 

 Testing will be done from 3 to 6pm. 

  

Illinois Dept. of Human Services Recruiting Applicants With Disabilities

Submitted by skokienet on Friday, June 26, 2009 - 10:37am
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Illinois Department of Human Services

Smith Activities Center Holds 'Free Amplified Telephones' Information Session

Submitted by skokienet on Friday, June 12, 2009 - 11:36am
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The Smith Activities Center will host a presentation by the Illinois Telecommunications Association from Schaumburg Township Disability Services on the use of amplified telephones.

 

The program will be held July 20th beginning at 11am at 5120 Galitz Street in Skokie and is intended only for those with hearing impairments.

 

Participants will also learn how to apply for a free amplified telephone. To be eligible for a phone, you must:

 

* Be a legal resident of Illinois;

State Senate Votes To Approve Medical Marijuana law; Bill Moves To House Where Rep. Lou Lang Is Sponsor

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 - 11:12am
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A bill to legalize medical marijuana moves to the Illinois House after a narrow passage by the Senate Wednesday in a 30-28 vote. House committee passed a similar medical marijuana measure in March.

If the bill becomes law, Illinois would join 13 other states that have similar statutes in place.

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