PAST EVENTS
From Helplessness to Helpfulness:
Our role as parents, community members and educators in understanding and supporting our children in the face of trauma and life's many challenges
Learn and understand what can cause trauma and what you can do to help.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Tafy Pulls Support From Erika's Lighthouse
Town Hall style meetings held for community members to hear about TAFY.
September 24 - October 2, 2007
SUICIDE: "They Die Too Young"
Stauros all-day conference to help prevent suicide in our community.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Family-To-Family Education Program
NAMI CCNS 12-week course for the friends, family members, and caregivers of those with mental illnesses.
Tuesday, June 12 - August 2007
(PDF of flyer)
2007 Mental Health Conference
Sixth Naomi Ruth Cohen foundation mental health conference.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Fourth Annual Rock & Rally WALK-A-THON
Over 400 people of all ages turned out to help us "get depression out of the dark." Click here for full story
Sunday, May 6, 2007
(PDF of flyer)
"Success Stories: Succeeding in Life Despite Mental Illness"
NAMI CCNS - Inspiring stories of Gregg Fields and Alan Carlile.
Monday, March 12, 2007
The Awakenings Project
Award-winning coalition of artists, all of whom have some psychiatric diagnosis or another.
Monday, February 12 - March 2, 2007
(PDF of flyer)
The Secret Life of American Teenagers: From Extracurriculars to Ecstasy
With Dave Marcus, author of What It Takes To Pull Me Through: Why Teenagers Get In Trouble-And How Four of Them Got Out.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Roots & Wings, Raising Resilient Children
A workshop led by Erika's Lighthouse Director Peggy Kubert.
Tuesdays, January 16 - February 20, 2007
(PDF of flyer)
The Alison Tobey Smart Series Presents Ross Greene
Talk by Ross Greene, Ph.D., author of the highly respected book, The Explosive Child.
January 25-26, 2007
Protecting the Mental Health of Our Children
Discussion with Penny Frese, Ph.D., nationally Renowned Expert on Mental Health and creator of Claire's Story.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
(PDF of flyer)
Teen Drinking and Mental Health: The Emotions behind the Epidemic
North Shore High School Mental Health Education Networking Group Fall Meeting with Peggy Kubert, LCSW and Officer Jessica Black.
Monday, November 27, 2006
8th Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day
Local healing conferences for survivors of suicide loss took place in over 100 cities throughout the country.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Parent Book Talk
The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids
Thursday, November 2, 2006
3rd Annual Rock & Rally WALK-A-THON
Food & T-Shirt!!! Raffle Prizes Too!!!. Featured Musician - Todd Carey
Sunday, June 11, 2006
(PDF of flyer)
Volunteer Center of New Trier Township's Annual Recognition Luncheon and Volunteer Fair
Erika's Lighthouse was recognized with a Community Volunteer Service Award.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
North Shore High School Mental Health Education Networking Group Presentations
Presentations on two excellent mental health curricula for adolescents.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Adolescent Moods... What's Normal, What's Not
Speaker Dr. Penelope Frese helps parents navigate the tricky waters of young adolescent ups and downs.
Thursday, February 9, 2006
Conversations with Norman Berlinger
M.D., Ph.D., and author of Rescuing Your Teenager from Depression. (PDF of Norm Berlinger Book)
January 26 and 27, 2006
Depression, the Family, and Stress
A Parent and Teacher Workshop presented by Dr. Robert Noone
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Project Lighthouse
Presented by BHS Fine Arts Department
November 10, 11, 12, 2005
(PDF of poster)
What's a kid to do? Where is a parent to go?
A community conversation on youth issues
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
September Scramble
A Fundraiser at the golf course.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
2nd Annual WALK-A-THON
The Walkathon was a tremendous success with over 300 participants!
June 11th, 2005
Click here to see the photos.
NAMI CCNS "Visions For Tomorrow" Parent Support Group
Lecture series about ground breaking information from leading experts from around the country.
Beginning June 9, 2005
Sex, Drugs, and Self Esteem
A panel discussion including mental health, police, and school representatives
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Visions for Tomorrow
NAMI CCNS Psychoeducation course for parents of children with brain disorders
Wednesday evenings, Feb. 16th, 2005
Get a Clue
An Original Musical-Comedy-Mystery
February 10-12, 2005
Teenagers and Mental Health: What is Normal? When Should I Be Concerned?
Including panelists Dr. Louie Krauss, Dr. Mary Halpin, and Ms. Barb Maier.
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Save the Date!
Dr. Cheryl King, PhD, of the University of Michigan will be coming to speak.
February 9th, 2005.
Transition to New Trier High School
Featuring a panel of Washburne Alumni who are current NTHS students
Thursday, February 3, 2005
NAMI Illinois 2004 Educational Conference
Detect and Treat Early or Pay the Price
Erika's Lighthouse Night at the Theatre
This event successfully accomplished our goals of both de-stigmatizing depression and fundraising.
(PDF of Invite)
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