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Executive Director’s Note – August 22nd, 2019

by Andy Duran | Sep 3, 2019 | Exec Director's Note, Featured, Latest News, Main, Parents, Youth | 0 comments

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Instagram post 2177792605478604109_447843495 We get it. This time of the year is HARD. It can also be incredibly lonely. If you are feeling down and need someone to talk to, our team is here for you. #mentalhealth #support #textatip
Instagram post 2172086992815564606_447843495 LEAD and District 65 have teamed up to bring you a special parent presentation. This is a must-attend event for parents interested in learning more vaping, marijuana, and how it is affecting our community. We will see you tonight at 7PM @lbms65 Please share to help spread the word!
Instagram post 2172005588715127207_447843495 We realize having an optimist mindset isn't always easy but with practice and mindfulness it is achievable. Challenge yourself to take a step closer to your goals and if you hit a bump, just do the cha-cha. #optimism #mindfulness #mindset #mentalheath #goals #thursdaymotivation
Instagram post 2170670109335857439_447843495 What is your favorite holiday #tradition? Do you wake up early to score the best deals on Black Friday with your friends? Bake festive cookies? See the trains at @chicagobotanic Garden? Or maybe you curl up in front of the fire and watch the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes! It’s never too late to start a tradition with your family or friends. Here are some ideas to get you started! +Christmas scavenger hunt +Sponsor a child or family through an Angel Tree +Have a holiday cookie exchange +Attend the tree lighting in @cityoflakeforestil +Christmas movie marathon +Volunteer at a soup kitchen +Decorate ornaments
Instagram post 2167734532139401214_447843495 @lululemon has it right - the most important answers will never be found in a search bar. If you ever have questions, LEAD is here for you. We love receiving messages and sitting down with community members to answer questions! As always, nothing is off limits.
Instagram post 2166988504574567333_447843495 Here at LEAD, we love Halloween. It’s a time for families to gather together and dress up as their favorite characters! When you’re out trick-or-treating tonight please stay warm and leave your “spirits” behind. #herefortheboos #notthebooze *Parenting win if you find the full-size candy houses*
Instagram post 2166266714743215523_447843495 Excited to be working with Kankakee County for their Teen Conference! Our ED, Andy Duran, is tackling choices and consequences. Thanks for having us! @kccedu
Instagram post 2162670438709219719_447843495 LEAD and Lake Bluff School District 65 invite your to a special parent presentation on vaping and marijuana. This presentation will discuss harming effects, process of addiction, and why some students begin using. Questions? Please email info@golead.co November 7th • 7PM @ LBMS #LEADxLBMS #Marijuana #Vaping #Parenting #Prevention
Instagram post 2161919783929517537_447843495 Love seeing our Text-A-Tip info around town! Many thanks to @lululemon for highlighting this in their Lake Forest store. We are grateful to have participated in their recent Mental Health Panel Discussion. This was a wonderful opportunity to break the stigma and connect with community members. Please message us if you are interested in displaying our material. #lululemonlakeforest #shoplocal #mentalhealth
Instagram post 2160470877702183936_447843495 Next Wednesday, please join LEAD’s Executive Director, Andy Duran, and Audrey Grunst, LCSW & Owner of @simplybeecounseling for our second Ask Us Anything event. Nothing is off limits! We will be talking all things teens, substance use, adolescent mental health, why young people do what they do, and how parents can have effective relationship with their teens. Wednesday, October 30th • 7pm @gortoncommunitycenter
Instagram post 2159761577610398703_447843495 Dazed and Confused by Marijuana Law and How They Affect Your Workplace? 10.22.19 • 9AM • BG Community Arts Center Illinois will become a retail marijuana state in January 2020. This change in law is raising many questions about drug free workplace policies and employer/employee rights. Participants will learn how to write, update, and enforce your drug-free workplace policies in a post-legalized state. This workshop is for small and large employers, for corporations and nonprofits. It is open to chamber members, school administrators, safety managers, HR representatives and more. Leading national expert Jo McGuire from Colorado will show what belongs in an effective workplace policy, discuss policy enforcement, and have Q&A on each section of policy specific to unique needs of participants. William J. Judge JD, LL.M. will also be on hand to address concerns. He is an Illinois-based attorney and past Co-Chairman of the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce Drug-Free Workplace Program. He has over 33 years of experience in the workplace drug testing industry. Coffee & light refreshments will be served. $20 per person. Space is limited. 8:30 am registration. 9:00 am start. Register at: www.golead.co/mpwregistration email info@golead.co with questions.
Instagram post 2156142713890682847_447843495 Don’t feel like calling? No worries. We’ve got you covered. Text-A-Tip allows users to talk with our licensed therapists via text message. It will look like you are talking to one of your friends. Pro Tip: save Text-A-Tip’s number as a name, like Ashley or Nate. That way you don’t have to explain to your loving (but sometimes nosey) friends who you are texting. It’s that easy! Text HELLO to 1-844-823-5323 📱 #stealthmode #mentalhealth #helpyoself #normalizetherapy
Instagram post 2154694069698240428_447843495 What does #marijuana #legalization mean for the #workplace? This change in law is raising many questions about drug free workplace policies and employer/employee rights. Participants will learn how to write, update, and enforce your drug-free workplace policies in a post-legalized state. ➕Wednesday, September 25th 11AM @ LEAD ➕Registration required www.golead.co/mpwregistration
Instagram post 2151740985233739475_447843495 This year for #WorldMentalHealthDay, LEAD is asking you for a small favor - to share this post. Help us spread the word about Text-A-Tip. You never know when you or someone you care about may need to talk to someone. It is safe, anonymous, always available, and backed by licensed clinicians. It is currently accessible to nearly ten million people. Students are encouraged to use Text-A-Tip if they need support or are worried about a friend or classmate. No issue is too big or too small. Simply text HELLO to 1-844-823-5323 to be connected. We are here for you 24/7.
Instagram post 2151055960590852928_447843495 We can’t wait to see you tomorrow, October 10th • 6:30PM at @gortoncommunitycenter to raise awareness for #WorldMentalHealthDay. @lululemon @gortoncommunitycenter @fivetearsofficial @apelotonofone
Instagram post 2146699605730033664_447843495 Meeting of the minds! Exciting things coming your way from LEAD's dream team! #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
Instagram post 2142366904503955723_447843495 Whether you need it for yourself or a loved one, Text-A-Tip is always available to you. So, if you are struggling today, tomorrow, or a month from now, reach out. Our team is here for you. Simply text HELLO to 1-844-823-5323
Instagram post 2140883040908400540_447843495 At some point we have all heard some version of “vaping is safe” but is it really? Most commonly, we hear teens or e-cig enthusiasts claim it is safer than cigarettes. The truth is vaping is not safe, especially not for the developing brain. “Nicotine is a stimulant that activates the nervous system to prepare the body for physical and mental activity. It causes one’s breathing to become more rapid and shallow, as well as increases heart rate and blood pressure. The committee reported that nicotine exposure from e-cigarettes varies considerably depending upon the contents of the e-liquid, the type of device that’s used and how it is operated. Nicotine exposure in teens and young adults is worrisome because nicotine can be highly addictive. Due to the fact that the brain is undergoing massive changes during adolescence through the mid- to late 20’s, nicotine use may rewire the brain, making it easier to get hooked on other substances and contribute to problems with concentration, learning and impulse control.” @thepartnership
Instagram post 2139645547416565716_447843495 Don't forget! What You Need to Know About Marijuana Legalization this Wednesday, September 25th 11AM @ LEAD. Retail Marijuana will be legal starting January 1st, 2020, but there is a lot more we can do before and after to make sure our young people avoid it and that it stays our of our community. Join us at our office to discuss what we can do in our community.
Instagram post 2139456707695412738_447843495 Mark your calendars! Please join LEAD’s Executive Director, Andy Duran, and Audrey Grunst, LCSW & Owner of @simplybeecounseling for our second Ask Us Anything event. Nothing is off limits! We will be talking all things teens, substance use, adolescent mental health, why young people do what they do, and how parents can have effective relationship with their teens. Wednesday, October 30th • 7pm @gortoncommunitycenter
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