Referrals & Appointments
24/7 Help Line
630-305-5500
Continuing care is key to long term recovery. Linden Oaks offers a variety of support groups to help reinforce the coping skills learned during treatment. Structure and support are vital in making the difficult transition from treatment back to every day life. In addition, you can meet other people who are coping with similar situation and build a network to help you through difficult times.
Support groups for specific conditions meet on a regular basis. There is no charge to participate. Please call (630) 305-5500 for more information on the following support groups:
Camp Success Winter Break 2011
Camp Success Winter Break 2011 is for teens ages 12 – 17 to learn skills to cope with bullying, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.
The camp, which will be led by mental health professionals and licensed therapists, will be held December 26 – 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and take place primarily at Linden Oaks, located on the campus of Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St. in Naperville. Teens will learn how to build relationships, social skills and express emotions during activities such as yoga, Zumba, a mall scavenger hunt, carnival, live music, roller skating, rock climbing, team building and expressive arts.
The cost of the camp is $250 (lunch is included). For more information, call (630) 646-7340. To register, call (630) 527-6363. Link to the flyer.
Nurturing Mom: A support group for post-partum depression and anxiety
The birth of a baby can trigger powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect - depression and/or anxiety. The Nurturing Mom support group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 11:45 am, immediately following Cradle Talk (a weekly support group designed for new first-time parents and their newborns). The group meets at Edward's 27555 Diehl Road location in Warrenville, Door G. Babies are welcome. No registration necessary. You may call the Cradle Talk line at (630) 527-3957 for directions to the facility. Click here for more information about resources for Moms.
Family Time: A Support Group for New Moms and Dads
Perinatal Mood Disorder can occur anytime during and after pregnancy, leaving new moms feeling alone, angry, confused and stressed about their ability to care for their new family addition. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are very common and affect the entire family unit. This condition cannot be taken lightly and is best treated by a combination of counseling support. It is helpful for the entire family to be involved in the education and recovery process. Many family members experience confusion, doubt, anger and frustration when someone they love is diagnosed with this disorder. Our goal is to support and educate you, your partner and/or loved ones. Topics of discussion will include signs and symptoms of PMADs, practical education on how to support a woman with PMAD and how PMADs affect the entire family unit. We will also be viewing a video and answering questions. Regina Chow Trammel, LCSW, leads this group. Regina is a licensed psychotherapist in private-practice and is certified by Postpartum Support International as a postpartum mood disorders specialist. We will be meeting every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 12:00pm at the Edward Medical office building on 27555 Diehl Rd., Entrance G. Moms, Dads and babies are all welcome!
Note: Due to the holidays, we will not be having the Family Time Support Group for new Moms and Dads on Saturday, Dec. 24th. For more information or to call with any questions, please contact Regina at (630) 999-1531. Click here for a flyer on the Family Time Support Group.
Equine assisted therapy
Linden Oaks' Arabella House works with Reins of Change, a private stable dedicated to providing mental health services for people by interacting with horses. For more information, visit www.reinsofchange.com.
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