Posts tagged “HAS in the Community”
HAS Partner Abuse Intervention Program featured in HOY
HAS’s Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) and one of our PAIP participants were recently profiled in Hoy newspaper. Read the stories here: http://www.vivelohoy.com/noticias/8320764/a-morning-in-domestic-abuser-therapy http://www.vivelohoy.com/noticias/8313629/the-slow-path-to-change-for-jimmy-litumaÂ
10/31/11 – Become an Expert on Perinatal Mood Disorders!
Blog Home Did you know… that Postpartum Depression is the #1 pregnancy-related complication in the United States? Approximately 1 out of every 5 women will experience a pregnancy-related mood or anxiety disorder during pregnancy or within the following year. Would you know what to say or do if a woman entered your office today, complaining … [Read More…]
HAS to Sponsor talk by Dr. Luis Zayas
HAS is excited to co-sponsor a talk by Dr. Luis Zayas, Shanti K. Khinduka Distinguished Professor of Social Work / Professor of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Zayas will be discussing his recent book, Latinas Attempting Suicide, which explores the sociocultural and developmental processes that influence suicidal behavior among adolescent Latinas. The … [Read More…]
Local Press Coverage of HAS Community Event
Please see today’s North Lawndale News for coverage of the unveiling of “A Celebration of Family life,” youth-created public artwork on display at our Western Avenue site. The article is available in English and Spanish. The Back of the Yards newspaper The Gate also published an interesting piece about the event. It’s available here. Read … [Read More…]
Photos from Friday’s unveiling ceremony are available
Thanks to everyone who came out for the unveiling of “A Celebration of Family Life,” the new mosaic sculptures that will be on permanent display at out Western Avenue site. Youth Prevention participants, together with Urban Gateways artist Nicole Beck, created the sculptures as a project designed to encourage self-expression and provide a positive alternative … [Read More…]
Helen C. Peirce School Supports HAS with Bake Sale
On June 9, 2011, HAS CEO Marco Jacome and Youth Treatment Manager Julia Romero visited Edgewater’s Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies to talk about the importance of avoiding drugs and alcohol—and to thank Spanish teacher Maria Roche and her class for their support. Earlier in the year, Ms. Roche’s class completed a research … [Read More…]
Marco Jacome Elected to Faces and Voices of Recovery Board
On June 7, 2011, HAS CEO Marco Jacome was elected to the board of directors of Faces and Voices of Recovery, a national organization founded to give people in recovery a stronger voice in public policy debate. Faces and Voices of Recovery also works to represent the diversity of America’s recovery community. Mr. Jacome, its … [Read More…]
HAS Takes Part in 16th Annual ALSO Walk for Peace
Fifty-five HAS employees, friends, and family members joined Chicago Ceasefire, Alderman Rey Colon, the Chicago Police Department, and many more organizations and individuals for the 16th annual ALSO (Alliance of Local Service Organizations) Walk for Peace on Saturday. The march through Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood raised awareness of violence in our families and communities and … [Read More…]
Smoke-Free Workplace Survey Available
Healthcare Alternative Systems, the Logan Square Neighborhood Association, and the Community of Wellness are working together to promote smoke-free workplaces. We invite you to take part in our brief Smoke-Free Workplace Survey. Healthcare Alternative Systems, LSNA, and Community of Wellness thank you in advance for your participation. Survey results will be detailed at our upcoming … [Read More…]
Marco Jacome to Lecture at National Substance Use Disorders Conference
HAS CEO Marco Jacome is scheduled to present a lecture at the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)’s upcoming national conference, “Substance Use Disorders: Understanding Prevention and Treatment Interventions with the Hispanic/Latino Family.” Marco’s talk, “Cultural Elements in Treating Hispanic Populations” will take place on Thursday, May 19. Established in 1993 by the Substance Abuse and … [Read More…]
