NAMI DuPage’s Family Support Group welcomes people who have family members or loved ones living with a mental health condition. Led by trained NAMI facilitators who are going through similar experiences, we hope you will feel encouraged by talking openly about your challenges and by learning from shared experiences from other participants. Meeting Address: NAMI […]
The Emerging Young Adult Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for young adults ages 18 - 26 living with a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, in groups led by NAMI-trained facilitators. This group meets only in-person. We hope to see you there! WHEN: […]
Orientations are held weekly on Thursdays at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM for one hour via Zoom. New volunteers are required to attend one session of your choice. You will learn about the mission and values of NAMI DuPage, its history, our Programs and Services, and the many ways to volunteer within our organization. Registration […]
NEW TIME! Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center. ROOM: Community Center Dining Area WHEN: Thursdays TIME: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
The Living Room is a peer-led non-clinical alternative to the traditional emergency room for those experiencing a mental health crisis. A visit to the Living Room provides the guest a safe and calm atmosphere where he or she can talk through and de-escalate the crisis, develop a plan to manage symptoms and receive resource information. […]
This Support group is for the South Asian population - open discussions on topics such as: mental health struggles and stigma in the South Asian community, available resources, immigration challenges (language barriers, separation anxiety, and the emotional impact of leaving family behind). WHEN: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month WHERE: NAMI DuPage or Zoom […]
Family-to-Family is a free 8-week educational course explicitly designed for adult family members (18+) and others who have adult loved ones (18+) with a mental illness. The course is taught by other family members who have received intensive training for its presentation. Over 300,000 family members have graduated from this evidence-based national program. DATE: Thursdays, […]
Orientations are held weekly on Thursdays at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM for one hour via Zoom. New volunteers are required to attend one session of your choice. You will learn about the mission and values of NAMI DuPage, its history, our Programs and Services, and the many ways to volunteer within our organization. Registration […]
NAMI Connections is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, in groups led by NAMI-trained facilitators. This group meets online via Zoom; we hope to see you there! Join us beforehand at 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm […]
Discover creative ways to express your feelings while boosting mental health in our new in-person art class. A perfect blend of inspiration, joy, and self-discovery, this class will nurture your creativity and well-being! Supplies provided. Room: Community Center, Room 116 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Living Room is a peer-led non-clinical alternative to the traditional emergency room for those experiencing a mental health crisis. A visit to the Living Room provides the guest a safe and calm atmosphere where he or she can talk through and de-escalate the crisis, develop a plan to manage symptoms and receive resource information. […]
Family-to-Family is a free 8-week educational course explicitly designed for adult family members (18+) and others who have adult loved ones (18+) with a mental illness. The course is taught by other family members who have received intensive training for its presentation. Over 300,000 family members have graduated from this evidence-based national program. DATE: Saturdays, […]