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: […]
Mental Health Awareness Month Workshop Behind every smile, every role, every “I’m fine” — there’s a whole person with a story worth knowing. In this candid session, our speaker pulls back the mask to share what their mental health journey has truly looked like, and how that experience became their greatest strength. Because vulnerability isn’t […]
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
Take a creative break at the end of your week! This monthly class is all about enjoying simple, relaxing paper projects like handmade cards, little gift boxes, and easy 3D crafts. It’s a welcoming space to unwind, have fun, and share a calm hour of crafting together. 📅 First Thursday of each month🕛 12:30–1:30 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. […]
NAMI DuPage is pleased to offer the 8-week WRAP to individuals who have been living with a mental health condition and continue to build their knowledge and confidence in their recovery through building their crisis plan. You will gain valuable informational tools that cover a wide range of recovery topics, such as: a crisis plan […]
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. […]