Illinois National Guard Civilian Awarded for Aid to Servicemembers, Families

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Juliann Steinbeigle of Homewood is awarded the Illinois Military Medal of Merit by Col. Richard Neely of Springfield April 10 at Camp Lincoln in Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, IL (04/11/2013)(readMedia)-- Juliann Steinbeigle of Homewood, with the Illinois National Guard's Service Member and Family Support Services was awarded the Illinois Military Medal of Merit April 10 at Camp Lincoln in Springfield.

Steinbeigle received the award for her service as director of psychological health for the Illinois National Guard.

She worked closely in the development of the Behavioral Health Workshop program and established professional and supportive relationships within the behavioral health professional community, resulting in more than 400 participants since the beginning of the program.

She is the first responder on situations involving suicide and the only authorized person within the Illinois National Guard who can assess suicides.

"Her advocacy on behavioral health issues has been imperative to the success of the Suicide Prevention Program within the Illinois National Guard," said Col. Richard Neely of Springfield, Chief of the Joint Staff for the Illinois National Guard. "Her dedication has helped Illinois servicemembers and families across the state."

Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Camacho, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs/ Juliann Steinbeigle of Homewood, with the Illinois National Guard's Service Member and Family Support Services is awarded the Illinois Military Medal of Merit by Col. Richard Neely of Springfield, Chief of the Joint Staff for the Illinois National Guard April 10 at Camp Lincoln in Springfield.