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Peer Mentor Program - Video Chat

This video features two peer mentors from the Henry B. Betts LIFE Center peer mentor program at the Shirley Ryan 国民彩票.

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Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness

The Osher Center practice at Northwestern Medicine provides integrative and wellness services.

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Lupus Society of Illinois

The Lupus Society of Illinois provides education and promotes awareness of lupus.

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Autism Speaks (formerly Belle Center of Chicago)

Autism Speaks (formerly The Belle Center) is a non-profit organization which supports the interests of parents and their children with autism and other disabilities.

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Listing: Youth with Disabilities Community Resources

This select group of agencies provides support to parents of children with a disability in the Chicago area.

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Listing: Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities

Parenting or providing care for a child with a disability can be challenging to the caregiver, the child, family members and friends. Children and adolescents with disabilities are at greater risk for abuse or neglect than those without disabilities. Preventing child abuse and neglect is a critical issue across the US. Information and listing of resources provided below.

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Listing: Mental Health and Substance Use Resources

Counseling services for mental health and substance abuse, are available throughout the Chicago area and nationally at major medical centers, mental health and substance abuse centers, and private practices.

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Emotional Adjustment to Life Changing Events

Someone who has a newly acquired physical condition goes through a range of emotional and physical adjustments. Changes in independence, appearance, relationships and ability to work, drive, and do normal activities at home are all typical and can lead to:

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Listing: Military and Veteran Resources

This is a list of resources for active military and veterans for support, financial assistance, and health benefits.

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Listing: Medical ID Bracelets

American Medical ID provides medical ID bracelets, necklaces and medallions to assist persons in a emergency. IDs can be customized highlighting key information that can help others assist a person with a disability or chronic illness.

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