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From Tragedy Springs Opportunity
July 11, 2018 • Read the story of Brenda, a young woman who came to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls determined to succeed...
Results for: Mental Health
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Exploring the Effects of ACEs on Child Development
May 21, 2018 • In partnership with the Kennedy Forum, Mercy Home coworkers discussed the impact of adverse childhood experiences, (or ACEs), on child...
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Justice in Mental Health – Discussing a Civil Rights Issue
January 26, 2018 • Fr. Scott participated in the Kennedy Forum of Illinois’ 4th annual meeting, Bending Towards Justice—A Summit For Mental Health Equity.
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Remembering Our Loved Ones on Dia de los Muertos
November 1, 2017 • To commemorate the Dia de los Muertos, we erected two ofrendas, simple altars with decorations, memorabilia, and the names of...
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Engaging Students Impacted by Trauma and Adversity
May 31, 2017 • Liz Tomka and Andrea Simari of our education program talk about how to work in the classroom with students impacted...
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Mercy Home on ABC7 Newsviews
March 13, 2017 • Mercy Home's Clinical Director and VP of Advancement sat down with ABC7 Newsviews' Judy Hsu to discuss March for Kids...
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Five Ways to Care for Your Mental Health
May 9, 2016 • The best thing you can do to treat your mental illness is to seek medical care. Here are five additional...