WHEN MENTAL ILLNESS HITS HOME CONFERENCE
 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Shrine Marketing 618-394-6425 bmertz@snows.org WHEN MENTAL ILLNESS HITS HOME CONFERENCE “INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SUPPORT AND RECOVERY” FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025, 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM (LUNCH INCLUDED) NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS On Friday, August 22, 2025, the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL, will present its annual “When Mental Illness Hits Home” conference entitled “Innovative Approaches to Support and Recovery.” This unique conference is for family members and friends who journey with people with mental illness and for professionals in the mental health field. Learn about support specialists and hear stories of hope from those with lived experience of mental illness and substance use recovery through these presentations: “Peer Support in Behavioral Health Services” presented by Joe Harper, LCSW and Jayme Swanke, PHD, LCSW, CADC Panel discussion with hope-filled testimonials The Power of NAMI” presented by Kelly Jefferson and Mint Green Fee: $50 per person with lunch included. Additional $35 for IL CEUs. Pre-registration is required. This program will be held at the Shrine Visitors Center. Information and online registration at https://snows.org/illness or call the Shrine at 618-394-6281. # # # MARKETING DEPARMENT 442 South De Mazenod Drive . Belleville, Illinois 62223-1023 . 618-397-6700 . Snows.org |
