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 […]
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
Get creative with us on the first Friday of each month and design stunning, one-of-a-kind cards for every special occasion! Let your imagination flow as you craft beautiful keepsakes to share with loved ones. WHERE: Community Center Dining Area WHEN: 1st Friday of each month TIME: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM COST: FREE
In honor of Black History Month, join us for a Community Conversation for Us by Us on Mental Health. NAMI Sharing Hope is designed to introduce discussions on mental health and wellness through a three-part community conversation series grounded in the sharing of sacred stories and guided dialogue on mental wellness and support. Facilitated by: Michelle […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Participants can register before the 2nd week/session of the class. 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 […]
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 […]
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: Tuesdays, […]
The Suicide Loss Support Group meets for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meeting Address: NAMI DuPage Linda A Kurzawa Community Center 117 N County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187