Events and webinars
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There is no cost due to generous financial support by the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Division of Mental Health, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and in cooperation with the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Grief Support Group
July 29 | Aug 26 | Sept 30
Oct 28 | Nov 25 | Dec 9
7-8 pm | Virtual
For more information or to register, please contact Rachel Brown at 217-718-6315 or rachelbrown.lpc24@gmail.com.
Link to join will be sent upon registration
Navigating through the emotions of grief and sorrow during a loss can feel incredibly challenging. Our grief support groups offer a confidential space for individuals to openly express their feelings, engage in discussions, find solace, and extend comfort to those who have lost a loved one.
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Rachel grew up on a family farm in Mercer County and spent almost five years working for an agriculture company prior to becoming a counselor. Through internships at SIU Center for Family Medicine and Pepper Brown & Associates in Springfield, IL, she gained skills and interventions necessary to help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, grief and more.
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AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program
The AgriSafe Nurse Scholar program is a distance learning opportunity designed for rural nurses. Experienced health & safety educators share their expertise in prevention, identification, and assessment of diseases related to agricultural work exposures. Classes are in the form of webinars to be viewed on your own time. Nurses who complete this course will be eligible for 23 hours of continuing nursing education.
Applications are open for the 2024 Nurse Scholar program. There are scholarships available for 125 individuals.
• Be employed by a rural health clinic, FQHC, government agency, non-profit hospital or organization, or work in academia
• Demonstrate an interest and ability to integrate learnings into their practices
• Work in a rural and medically