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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNITION OF DR. TWIN GREEN AND THE LINK & OPTION CENTER'S PIONEERING WORK IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MATERNAL CARE
WHEREAS, Dr. Twin Green identified a critical gap in mental health and maternal support services in South Suburban Cook County, recognizing the urgent need to address disparities affecting at-risk pregnant women;
WHEREAS, motivated by personal experience and a deep commitment to community well-being, she founded The Link & Option Center-a 30-year legacy of providing accessible, culturally competent behavioral health services, with four locations serving the southland;
WHEREAS, the Center's core values-collaboration, support, and holistic well-being-drive its mission to foster healthy communities through equitable, timely access to mental health and maternal care;
WHEREAS, "Hold Tight - In My Mother's Hands," a division of The Link & Option Center, was launched to improve maternal health outcomes for underserved pregnant women, addressing critical mental health issues like postpartum depression and health disparities;
WHEREAS, the Center's innovative Maternal Care Coordination Model employs trained community doulas, nurse care coordinators, and wraparound services-including transportation, home visits, and social support-to address the social determinants of health and mental well-being;
WHEREAS, these comprehensive services-prenatal through postpartum-are vital in reducing mental health crises, promoting maternal resilience, and improving outcomes for mothers and infants, especially among high-risk Black women;
WHEREAS, community-based doula programs are essential in supporting mental health, persons with substance abuse, and other social factors; and overall well-being during and beyond the birthing process;
WHEREAS, maternal health services are a critical component of community health, directly impacting mental health, family stability, and long-term well-being, especially for vulnerable populations;
NOW, THEREFORE, ...
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