NAMI Ending The Silence Events Planned For May

From the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center: National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is May 10. To shed light on mental health conditions among youth, the Lake County System of Care for Families is hosting two free public events titled “Ending the Silence,” presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Lake County. Youth ages 13-18, caregivers, and adults who work with youth are invited to attend to learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if they or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental illness.

NAMI Ending the Silence presentations will be held on two dates:

• Dates: Thursday, May 10 (in English) and Thursday, May 17 (in Spanish).
• Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
• Location: Lake County Health Department, 3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan.
• Youth will meet in the first floor Grand Room.
• Adults will meet in the third floor Board Room.

“One in five children in the U.S. experience a mental health condition each year,” said Amy Greskiw, LCPC, Project Director for Lake County System of Care for Families. “Through this program we hope to raise awareness of these issues and to remind youth and their families that help is available right here in Lake County.”

NAMI Ending the Silence presentations include a lead presenter who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic, and through dialogue, help grow the movement to end stigma.

For more information, contact Lake County System of Care for Families at (847) 377-8953 or visit the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center website here.

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