Duane Dean Behavioral Health

08/13/2015

"Garden," features men, women and children of all walks of life tending to a community garden, demonstrating the importance of support and teamwork on the ro...

04/16/2015

By sharing their experiences, peers bring hope to people in recovery and promote a sense of belonging within the community. Peer support services are delivered by individuals who have common life experiences with the people they are serving. People with mental and/or substance use disorders have a u…

04/02/2015

Various studies on problematic opioid use in chronic pain patients have been conducted over the years, but many of them have failed to clearly define misuse, abuse and addiction. One group of researchers believe they've uncovered an updated review of this topic with definitions of their own. A new r…

01/05/2015

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11/19/2014

Now that you have health coverage through the Marketplace, it’s time to review your plan and decide if you need to make changes. Every fall, your health insu...

11/17/2014

Interesting show last night ...

Last night’s episode of Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown was more personal than most and the crew’s investigation into he**in addiction in Massachusetts approaches a growing problem with a new pers...

11/04/2014

Attention Veterans!

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs “Mobile Vet Center” will be at Kankakee Community College Nov. 12 and 13 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. to provide services for veterans and their families.
Appointments are not required.

The Mobile Vet Center offers outreach services as well as individual, family, and group counseling for a number of issues. Services are available to veterans who served in any combat zone. Family members can receive services for military-related issues.

For more information, contact the KCC Office of Financial Aid at 815-802-8850 or email [email protected].

10/29/2014

With more workers using he**in on the job, companies are starting to experience lower productivity and higher employee turnover.