NAMI Family-to-Family (Hosted by NAMI Illinois) NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-week educational program for family members, partners, and friends of individuals with serious mental illness. It balances basic education and skills training with emotional support, self-care and empowerment. Register now for weekly classes that begin Thursday, Aug. 24 to be held from 6-8:30 pm via Zoom every […]
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 […]
NAMI DuPage is proud to offer a free peer support group for high school teens dealing with mental health issues. Co-led by a NAMI peer leader and a clinician, this is held in-person at NAMI DuPage. We hope to provide a safe space for peers to learn about mental health, and to support and encourage […]
Adult Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include: Anxiety Depression Psychosis Addictions Date: 09/09/2023 Time: 9 AM - 5 […]
Join us every Monday for Yoga, led by instructors from Prairie Yoga. In the evening, stay for a meditation session following yoga. Both of these sessions will help you rebalance and refocus, while providing stretching and relaxation methods that will help you reduce stress. Materials (mats, blocks, etc.) are provided but you are welcome to […]
Family-to-Family is a free 8-week educational course designed specifically for adult family members (18+) and others with adult loved ones with a mental illness. The course is taught by other family members who have received intensive training for these presentations. The 2.5-hour class meets for eight consecutive weeks, and each session builds upon the previous […]
Join us every Monday for Yoga, led by instructors from Prairie Yoga. In the evening, stay for a meditation session following yoga. Both of these sessions will help you rebalance and refocus, while providing stretching and relaxation methods that will help you reduce stress. Materials (mats, blocks, etc.) are provided but you are welcome to […]
A safe place for people who are supporting a partner with a mental health condition. Meeting Address: NAMI DuPage Linda A Kurzawa Community Center 115 N County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187
Our parent support groups are for parents with children (under the age of 18) who are living with a mental health condition. Join us to hear real successes from real people who have found recovery from mental illness, and from young adults and their parents about their lived experiences. Meeting Address: Online via Zoom. REGISTER […]
Join us every Monday for Yoga, led by instructors from Prairie Yoga. In the evening, stay for a meditation session following yoga. Both of these sessions will help you rebalance and refocus, while providing stretching and relaxation methods that will help you reduce stress. Materials (mats, blocks, etc.) are provided but you are welcome to […]