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The Infant-Parent Institute, established in 1986, is a renowned organization in Champaign, IL, dedicated to the optimal development of infants and their families through clinical services, professional training, and research. Led by Michael Trout, a graduate of the Infant Mental Health Training Program at the University of Michigan, the Institute has worked extensively with children in foster care and adoption systems, offered parent support and guidance groups, and conducted divorce mediation involving young children. With a strong focus on understanding human beings as individuals shaped by their earliest experiences with love and connection, the Institute has trained over 2,200 clinicians across North America and developed 15 training videos used worldwide in clinics, homes, agencies, and universities. Although the clinical practice of the Institute closed in 2015, Mr. Trout continues to actively write and teach, ensuring the Institute's ongoing impact in the field of infant-parent development.Generated from the website

Established in 1971, Hamilton Center is a regional, behavioral health system that serves more than 10,000 children, adults and families annually in Indiana. With a staff of over 600 employees, the center offers specialized programs for expectant women and serves individuals with drug and alcohol problems. It provides counseling services for depression and anxiety disorders. Hamilton Center offers individual and group therapies and 24-hour crisis intervention and case management services. It operates an adult psychiatric inpatient unit that is licensed by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction. It works with various educational institutions, health and human services organizations, and state and county agencies to provide day treatment and foster care services for adolescents. The center additionally offers vocational training and rehabilitative services. Hamilton Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

LifeLinks is a mental health organization located in Mattoon, Illinois, dedicated to providing a variety of support services aimed at helping individuals cope with the emotional aftermath of challenges such as COVID-19. Their offerings include trauma treatment, crisis services, and community support tailored to children, adolescents, and adults. As a proud partner of the Illinois Call4Calm Text Line Service, LifeLinks aims to provide a listening ear and support for anyone experiencing stress. The organization is accredited by The Joint Commission and is committed to upholding standards of care and consumer safety while promoting equal opportunity in its services and employment practices. Generated from the website