State Sen. Daniel Biss Speaks at Turning Point About Mental Health Advocacy

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center, a non-profit organization that provides affordable, outpatient mental health care services, hosted an exclusive event for their donors on Oct. 1, featuring State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston).

Biss spoke to a group of about 50 at Turning Point’s headquarters at 8324 Skokie Blvd. in Skokie about the importance of funding affordable access to mental health care and continuing to support public policies that encourage better mental health care for all levels of society.

“Safe and easy access to proper mental health care is a basic need and a universal right,” Biss said. Turning Point is always finding innovative ways to improve their quality of care and increase their accessibility to anyone who needs their services. I am always thrilled to partner with Turning Point and I’m grateful for all they do for our community.”

The event was the first one sponsored by Turning Point’s auxiliary membership organization, Solid Support, that is made up of individuals who have donated $300 or more per year to help Turning Point achieve its mission. Donations go to underwriting a portion of the costs for individual counseling, group therapy, emergency mental health services and more for unfunded clients who, without Turning Point’s help, would be denied necessary mental health services.

“We were thrilled to be able to bring Sen. Biss to speak to our donors,” said Pat Moriarty, a member of the Turning Point Board of Directors. “Sen. Biss has been a great supporter of mental health care, and we appreciate his tireless efforts to fight for this issue.”

The Solid Support membership program was established in June as a way of increasing donations to Turning Point. Donors who pledge above $300 receive special incentives, such as

· Invitations to exclusive events with influential speakers and policy makers

· Daily suggestions for practicing and maintaining mental health

· Ideas, information, and resources about vital issues that promote deeper thinking and advocacy for mental health

· Recognition on the Solid Support Members’ Wall

If you are interested in contributing to Turning Point or becoming a Solid Support member, please visit www.tpoint.org. For additional information, please email abehm@tpoint.org or call 847-933-0051 ext. 442.