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The Bloomingdale Township 708 Mental Health Board was established by referendum in 2017. The Board provides almost $1,000,000 in annual grant funding to support a broad range of service providers that help members of our community enhance, maintain, and restore their mental health.
We will learn about several of the programs that were funded by the Bloomingdale Township 708 Mental Health Board for the next fiscal year. Doors will open at 6:30 PM and the program will run from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.
Our meeting will feature four presenters. Dominick Lanzito, Board Chairperson, will explain the process used to issue grants and highlight all the grants that were awarded and explain the impact to our community..
Dr. Brenda Huber, PhD, ABPP, Rush University Professor and Children’s Mental Health System Consultant, collaborates with area educational, social service, healthcare, mental health, and juvenile court systems to identify and eliminate any barriers, duplication, and/or gaps. Dr. Huber is organizing a “Youth Network” to improve access and outcomes for services in the community,
Shannon Hartnett, Executive Director of Northeast DuPage Youth and Family Services, will explain how her organization works with families in the community and how the Youth Network helps families navigate the system to connect with the best providers for their unique situation.
Dawn Arimura, Clinical Supervisor and Family Therapist for the Bloomingdale Township Youth Service Bureau, will review how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted our youth and families and explain how the Youth Network has helped.
Members of the public who are interested in the mental health of our community are welcome to attend this free and thought-provoking evening.
