Recovery & Well-Being Educational Series
The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health is pleased to share information on how to participate in the January 22 Recovery & Well-Being Education: Why Mattering Matters: Creating Bridges to Connect with Others.
Recovery & Well-Being Education provides participants with the opportunity to hear directly from, and be inspired by, individuals in recovery. The theme for 2025 is "Bridges to Recovery."
During the 2025 educational series, we will explore a wide variety of ways we connect with others and the community through recovery. We will also provide education on holistic aspects of well-being, including physical, mental, emotional, and social factors.
ABOUT THIS CALL:
| INFORMATION |
About This Call |
| DATE |
January 22, 2025 |
| TIME |
10:00 am - 11:00 a.m. |
| TOPIC |
Why Mattering Matters: Creating Bridges to Connect with Others |
| OBJECTIVES |
- Define the concept of "mattering"
- Recognize the importance of social connection
- Explain how mattering connects to social isolation and loneliness
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| MEETING TITLE |
Recovery & Well-being Series |
| PANELISTS |
Ricardo Anderson & Christina Ancira |
| COMMUNITY SPEAKER |
Tara Retondo |
HANDOUTS:
Links to download materials for the 01/22/2024 call:
Any other materials, such as slides or informational handouts, will also be emailed out within a few days prior to the call.
HOW TO JOIN:
| PHONE |
COMPUTER |
WEBEX PHONE APP |
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Dial 1-312-535-8110.
Enter Access Code:
2634 429 6072, then #.
Enter Password:
93552346, then #.
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Click on this link to open the WebEx site for
the call.
If prompted, enter your name & email
address.
Click "Join Meeting." Meeting #: 2
634 429 6072
Password: wellbeing
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On your smartphone, tap this Webex Link for Phone.
If prompted, download the WebEx Meetings app.
Enter your name & email address. Click 'Allow,' then 'Join.'
Meeting #:
2634 429 6072
Password: wellbeing
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You may call or log in up to 15 minutes early, but the audio may not begin until 10:00 a.m. All callers and participants will automatically be muted upon entry.
TO ASK A QUESTION:
- If you are calling in from your phone for audio only, you may press star (*), then "3" to raise your hand. The host will call on you by the area code and first 3 digits of your phone number and notify you when you are unmuted.
- If you are logging in from a computer or the WebEx app on a smartphone, please use the Raise Hand feature and wait to be unmuted.
ABOUT RECOVERY & EMPOWERMENT CALLS:
These calls have been held monthly since 2007, and were formerly known as "consumer education and support statewide call-ins." For all persons living with mental health or substance use challenges, this call is for you! The call is uniquely and specifically designed to provide education and support for individuals participating in publicly funded mental health and/or substance use treatment and recovery services in Illinois.
ABOUT STAFF PARTICIPATION:
Staff are welcome to listen in as well. However, the primary purpose of the call is to ensure that individuals participating in services have an opportunity to receive information, ask questions, and provide input.
