Parent Empowerment Call - Dec. 3

Here is the information for the next toll-free call-in for parents in Illinois who have a child with an emotional and/or behavioral concern. These calls are scheduled about once a month, always with a toll-free number, and they cover various topics on how to advocate for your child. Last month’s topic was about school issues.

The topic for the next Parent Empowerment Call will be "Preparing for your child's psychiatric appointment”, and the speaker will be Myra L. Kamran, MD. A noon call is scheduled and the call-in will also be offered at 7:00PM.

Details for the calls are

Thursday, December 3, 2009
12:00 PM-1:00 PM CST
Toll free: 1-866-233-3852
Participant Access Code: 115788

OR

Thursday, December 3, 2009
7:00 PM-8:00 PM CST
Toll free: 1-866-233-3852
Participant Access Code: 115789

Questions about the Parent Empowerment Calls? Call 618.838.9382

These are educational calls being offered to all parents in Illinois who have a child with an emotional and/or behavioral concern, and will focus on giving parents information they need to advocate for and support their children.

The calls are sponsored by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Services.