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The Invisible Weight: Why caring for Healthcare Workers Means Caring for Everyone Presented by the SIU School of Medicine Office of Correctional Medicine WebEx Link Password: SIU123 Benjamin Montgomery, MD Dr. Montgomery is a board-certified family physician and a proud graduate of both the SIU School of Medicine and the SIU Family Medicine Residency in Springfield. After completing his residency, Dr. Montgomery served his country for five years in the Air Force as a primary care physician. He then dedicated many years to practicing family medicine in the Jacksonville area, providing care to

Delta Region to add mental health component to school programs Communities and families in Illinois’ southernmost counties will have improved access to programs to combat chronic diseases thanks to a new $2.1 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The funds will support collaborations among health care providers, public health departments, schools and community organizations to use evidence-based models to address diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, stroke and behavioral health. The Illinois CATCH onto Health! Consortium has been assisting

As a result of reduced state and federal funding, jails and prisons have become de facto mental health facilities at both local and national levels. Staff members at these institutions are sometimes unable to manage this population’s specific needs. With help from SIU School of Medicine staff, Sangamon County Court Services received two grants to develop services provided to persons with mental illness (MI) or co-occurring substance abuse (CMISA) who are arrested and jailed for minor offenses. The purpose of the $750,000 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Implementation and

The Sangamon County Jail’s inmate population has exceeded its 285-beds capacity every year since 2002. For the past 16 years, the jail’s population has averaged 336, due in part to a significant increase in the proportion of court-involved individuals with mental illness (MI) or co-occurring substance abuse (CMISA). Sangamon County’s legal system does its best to handle the growing numbers of the mentally ill population. According to the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC), 22% of all mental health cases filed in Illinois counties outside of Cook County/Chicago in 2015 and 17%

Navigating through the emotions of grief and sorrow during a loss can feel incredibly challenging. Our grief support groups offer a confidential space for individuals to openly express their feelings, engage in discussions, find solace, and extend comfort to those who have undergone similar experiences. The FFRI grief support group meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 pm. In 2024, those dates are January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22 and June 26. To register or for more information, contact Rachel Brown at 217.718.6315 or email rachelbrown.lpc24@gmail

Navigating through the emotions of grief and sorrow during a loss can feel incredibly challenging. Our grief support groups offer a confidential space for individuals to openly express their feelings, engage in discussions, find solace, and extend comfort to those who have undergone similar experiences. The FFRI grief support group meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 pm. In 2024, those dates are January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22 and June 26. To register or for more information, contact Rachel Brown at 217.718.6315 or email rachelbrown.lpc24@gmail

Navigating through the emotions of grief and sorrow during a loss can feel incredibly challenging. Our grief support groups offer a confidential space for individuals to openly express their feelings, engage in discussions, find solace, and extend comfort to those who have undergone similar experiences. The FFRI grief support group meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 pm. In 2024, those dates are January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22 and June 26. To register or for more information, contact Rachel Brown at 217.718.6315 or email rachelbrown.lpc24@gmail

Navigating through the emotions of grief and sorrow during a loss can feel incredibly challenging. Our grief support groups offer a confidential space for individuals to openly express their feelings, engage in discussions, find solace, and extend comfort to those who have undergone similar experiences. The FFRI grief support group meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 pm. In 2024, those dates are January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22 and June 26. To register or for more information, contact Rachel Brown at 217.718.6315 or email rachelbrown.lpc24@gmail

Navigating through the emotions of grief and sorrow during a loss can feel incredibly challenging. Our grief support groups offer a confidential space for individuals to openly express their feelings, engage in discussions, find solace, and extend comfort to those who have undergone similar experiences. The FFRI grief support group meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 pm. In 2024, those dates are January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22 and June 26. To register or for more information, contact Rachel Brown at 217.718.6315 or email rachelbrown.lpc24@gmail

Navigating through the emotions of grief and sorrow during a loss can feel incredibly challenging. Our grief support groups offer a confidential space for individuals to openly express their feelings, engage in discussions, find solace, and extend comfort to those who have undergone similar experiences. The FFRI grief support group meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 pm. In 2024, those dates are January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22 and June 26. To register or for more information, contact Rachel Brown at 217.718.6315 or email rachelbrown.lpc24@gmail