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N o v e m b e r ’ s I s s u eAmerican Diabetes Month is a time to raise awareness of diabetes prevention and control. In the

United States, more than 25 million people are living with diabetes and 79 million more are at risk

of developing type 2 diabetes.

Over time, if it’s not controlled, type 2 diabetes can cause serious health problems like heart

disease, stroke, and blindness. You may be at risk for type 2 diabetes if you:

Are age 45 or older

Are overweight

Have a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes

Are African American, Hispanic or Latino American, American Indian, Asian American, or Pacific

Islander

Have had diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes)

Have had a baby with a birth weight of more than 9 pounds

Have high blood pressure or cholesterol

Exercise less than 3 times a week

You can do a lot to lower your chances of getting type 2 diabetes by:

Watching your weight

Eating healthy

Staying active

We would love for you to join our volunteer

team!

N-400 Application Training Wednesday, November 13th

6 pm – 9 pm

Fee Waiver Wednesday, November 20th

6 pm – 8 pm at

Instituto del Progreso Latino 2555 S. Blue Island Chicago, IL 60608

Our volunteers are crucial to sustaining our

presence in the community we serve!

For more information please contact us at 773-471-8208 ext 22 NAI Outreach Leaders

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Southwest Organizing Project, 2609 W. 63rd Street

Chicago, IL 60629

Nos encantaria que se unieran a nuestro

equipo de voluntarios!

Entrenamiento de aplicación N-400 Miercoles, 13 de Noviembre

6 pm – 9 pm

Execión de Quotas Miércoles, 20 de Noviembre

6 pm – 8 pm en el

Instituto del Progreso Latino 2555 S. Blue Island Chicago, IL 60608

Nuestros voluntarios son importantes en el sostenimiento de nuestra presencia en la

comunidad que servimos!

Para más información por favor llamenos al 773-471-8208 ext 22 NAI Outreach Leaders

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Southwest Organizing Project, 2609 W. 63rd Street

Chicago, IL 60629

MMW Webinar: Medicare Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative (MMAI)

The Make Medicare Work Coalition will be hosting a webinar on November 18th at 11:00 a.m. Central Time to review the Medicare Medicaid Financial Alignment Initiative (MMAI). MMAI is a managed care program that will change the way that dual eligibles (people who are receiving FULL Medicare and Medicaid) receive their healthcare benefits. The project will begin to roll out in February 2014 and will affect the following counties: Cook, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Will, Kankakee, Knox, Peoria, Tazewell, McLean, Logan, DeWitt, Sangamon, Macon, Christian, Piatt, Champaign, and Vermilion If you wish to attend this webinar, please use the registration link below to sign up. After you register, you will receive a confirmation link that you may use to attend the webinar on November 18th. Reserve your webinar seat now at: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/623221462 Date: November 18, 2013 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT Sincerely, Alicia Alicia Donegan, Healthcare Choices Specialist AgeOptions 1048 Lake Street, Suite 300 Oak Park, Illinois 60301 phone (708)383-0258 fax (708)524-0870 alicia.donegan@ageoptions.org ageoptions.org

Jose J. Espinoza, MPH State-Certified Navigator Campaign for Better Heath Care jespinoza@cbhconline.org www.cbhconline.org Office: 312.913.9449 Fax: 312.913.9559 Cell: 847.609.4725 November Acorn Public Library (Presentation / Q&A) Sat., November 2, 2:00pm – 5:00pm 15624 Central Avenue Oak Forest, IL 60452 Brooke Rd. United Methodist Church (Presentation / Q&A) Mon., November 4, 5:00 – 6:30pm 1404 Brooke Road, Rockford, IL 61109 Grace United Methodist Church (Presentation / Q&A) Mon, November 4, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm 3555 McFarland Road, Rockford, IL 61109 Forreston United Methodist Church (Presentation / Q&A) Tue, November 5, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 402 First Ave., Forreston, IL 61030 Faith United Methodist Church (Presentation / Q&A) Tue, November 5, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 1440 S. Walnut Ave., Freeport, IL 61030 Embury United Methodist Church (Presentation / Q&A) Tue, November 5, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 515 S. Galena Ave., Freeport, IL 61030 Oak Park / River Forest Food Pantry (Tabling) Wed, November 6, 6:30pm – 8:30pm 848 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301

Oak Park / River Forest Food Pantry (Tabling) Sat, November 9, 9am – 12pm 848 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 6030 Holy Spirit Catholic Church & Northern Alliance for Immigrants (Presentation / Q&A) Sun, November 10, 1:30pm – 4:00pm 1451 Bode Rd Schaumburg, IL 60194 Addison Public Library (Presentation / Q&A) Wed, November 13, 6:30pm – 9:00pm 4 1 Friendship Plaza Addison, IL 60101 Hoffman Estates Park District (Presentation / Q&A) Fri, November 15, 12pm – 3pm 1685 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Addison Public Library (Spanish Presentation / Q&A) Mon, November 18, 6:30pm – 9:00pm 4 1 Friendship Plaza Addison, IL 60101 Oak Park / River Forest Food Pantry (Tabling) Wed, November 20, 3:30pm – 5:30pm 848 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 6030 Addison Public Library (Enrollment) Mon, November 25, 6:30pm – 9:00pm 4 1 Friendship Plaza Addison, IL 60101 Oak Park / River Forest Food Pantry Sat, December 7, 9am – 12pm 848 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 6030 December Berwyn Public Library (Presentation / Q&A) Mon, November 9, 6:30pm – 9:00pm 2701 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

Excellent Salary & Benefits!

HEALTHCARE ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

Mail/fax/e-mail resume with letter of

interest to: H.A.S.

2755 West Armitage Ave.,

Chicago, IL 60647

Attn:

Human Resources Department

Fax: (773) 252-1751

E-Mail: mhayes@hascares.org

or rmendoza@hascares.org

www.hascares.org

CARF Accredited

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) is a nonprofit organization providing quality behavioral health and social services to individuals and families throughout Chicago and the surrounding communities. H.A.S. is currently seeking candidates for the following positions: ► ADDICTION COUNSELOR ● Master’s degree in the Social/Human Sciences of Social Work is required. ● Must be IAODAPCA Certififed (CADC). ● Must be certified to facilitate a DUI Risk Education Class. ● Thorough knowledge of substance abuse and its modalities of treatment; ● Knowledge of ASAM criteria and DMS-IV diagnosis; ● Able to conduct didactic groups and provide individual counseling.

► CASE MANAGER ● Bachelor’s or Associates degree in related social services area is required. ● Must have at least 2 years in field of counseling or managing in alcohol/substance abuse. ● Must have a thorough understanding of social and cultural patterns of Hispanics and minorities. ● Must have excellent written and verbal communcation skills. ● Attention to detail and ability to meet outcome quotas. ● Willing to work flexible hours including evening weekends ● Possession of a valid Illinois motor vehicle operator’s license is required. ► RESIDENTIAL AIDE (PT) ● High School or its equivalence is required. ● Experience of one (1) year in the substance abuse field, mental health or counseling field ● ● Have basic knowledge of the disease concept of alcoholism/substance abuse ● Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license with clean record. ► INTAKE ASSISTANT ● Associates degree or 2 years experience in an office environment ● Have excellent written, oral and organizational skills; ● Knowledge of MS Office Applications ● Must be able to respond to crisis situations effectively. ● Willingness to work flexible hours, including 2 evenings per week. ► RECEPTIONIST/CLERICAL SUPPORT ● High school graduate or its equivalence. ● Must have good verbal and written communication skills. ● Must have at least one year of related experience. ● Knowledge of MS Office Applications ● Willingness to work flexible hours. ● Must be able to incoming calls and people in an effective and courteous manner. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred for the above positions.

Youth Suicide Prevention Wokshop

When Wednesday November 20, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST Add to Calendar

Where Mental Health America of Illinois 70 East Lake Street Chicago, IL 60601

Driving Directions Discounted Parking ($16) available at 20 E. Randolph, Macy's Parking Garage

This workshop on youth suicide awareness and prevention, presented by the Jason Foundation, Inc., is not meant to make anyone an expert or to become a crisis counselor in youth suicide prevention; however, this workshop will provide tools to use with those youth who may be at risk for suicidal ideation. The Jason Foundation programs are based on the Triangle of Prevention model in order to reach all areas of a young person: parents, educators/youth workers and youth themselves. The workshop education includes information about the magnitude of the problem of youth suicide, statistical information, warning signs and elevated risk factors. The cost of this workshop is $25 and 2 CEUs will be provided for Professional Counselors and Social Workers only. A light breakfast will be provided. Mental Health America of Illinois is excited to host The Jason Foundation, Inc.'s presenters, Yadira Mazon, MSW, and Raelle Wilson, MA, LCPC!

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