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NAMI DuPage Individual
Services & Support Groups

NAMI DuPage is proud to offer a wide variety of services and support groups for individuals living with, or who know of a loved one struggling with mental illness. Our groups follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to receive the support that they need. Our mission with these groups and services is to educate people on mental health, fight stigmas, and provide healthy outlets to grow, learn, and advocate for our DuPage County community.

For more information about our individual services and support groups, please contact Eric Metcalf, Director of Peer Support Services, at [email protected], or by phone at (630) 752-0066.

Additional Support Services

SUPPORT GROUPS

Educational Courses For Individuals

Additional Support Services

NAMI DuPage Living Room Program

The Living Room is a peer-led non-clinical alternative to the traditional emergency room for those living with a mental illness crises. 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. Our Living Room is located at NAMI DuPage, located inside the Linda A Kurzawa Community Center, and is open Monday – Friday from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, for adults 18 and older only.

For more information about the Living Room, visit our Living Room page.

Learn More About The Living Room

Peer Support at NAMI DuPage

Peer support workers, called Recovery Support Specialists, are individuals who have been successful in their own process and help others experiencing similar situations. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, these NAMI DuPage peer support workers help people enter and stay engaged in their recovery process.
Learn More About NAMI DuPage Peer Support
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Support Groups

NAMI Connections Support Group

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 both in-person and online via Zoom, and both an English and Spanish version is offered. We hope to see you there!

Hybrid: In-Person or Online via Zoom
Meeting Address:
NAMI DuPage
Linda A Kurzawa Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Zoom Link: Click here to register

Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us beforehand at 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm for pizza and conversation at our Drop-In Center.

Online via Zoom only

Zoom Link: Click here to register

Day: Thursday
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Grupo de apoyo de conexiones NAMI - (Virtual y en español, organizado por NAMI Illinois)

En línea a través de Zoom: Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre cómo unirse

Día: Primer viernes y tercer jueves del mes
Hora: 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Dual Diagnosis Support Group

Millions of Americans live with a “dual diagnosis,” which means they live with a mental health condition and a substance use disorder simultaneously. Coping with a dual diagnosis can feel challenging and isolating. Our dual diagnosis support group allows members to share frustrations and successes, and helps people find the best community resources and tips for recovery. This group meets both in-person and online via Zoom; we hope you will join us soon!

DUAL DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT GROUP

In-Person – Meeting Address:
NAMI DuPage
Linda A Kurzawa Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Online – Zoom Link: Click here to register

Day: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

No pre-registration required for in-person

LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group

NAMI DuPage hosts an in-person connection and recovery support group for the LGBTQ+ community, for any adult (18+) living with a mental health condition. Members of the LGBTQ+ population face a set of challenges unique to them, and we are committed to providing a safe space for members of this community to speak freely about their struggles and to seek out help and support from one another. No pre-registration required.
IN-PERSON

Meeting Address:
Conventions Psychiatry and Counseling
4300 Weaver Parkway
Suite 100-A
Warrenville, IL 60555

Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

ONLINE VIA ZOOM ONLY (ORGANIZED BY NAMI ILLINOIS)

Zoom Link: Click here to join
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Sharing Hope Group

The NAMI DuPage Sharing Hope support group explores the journey of mental wellness in Black communities through dialogue, storytelling and a guided discussion. Lack of information surrounding mental health issues can prevent people in Black communities from getting the help and support they need. Our Sharing Hope Community Conversations address a number of important topics:
  • Black families, community leaders, and youth mental wellness
  • The signs and symptoms of mental illness
  • How to talk about mental health and decrease stigma
  • An overview of recovery and how it’s possible
  • The types of mental health services and supports available, including NAMI education and support programs
Hybrid: In-Person or Online via Zoom

Meeting Address:
NAMI DuPage
Linda A Kurzawa Community Center
115 N County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187

Zoom Link: Click here to register

Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us beforehand at 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm for pizza and conversation at our Drop-In Center.

Sharing Hope Group (Online via Zoom)
Zoom Link: Click here to join
Day: Last Thursday of the month
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Educational Courses For Individuals

Peer-to-Peer Classes

Peer-to-Peer classes are free, online classes for adults with mental health conditions. This 8-week course is great for those who may be new to their diagnosis, or who are looking to better understand themselves, their diagnosis, and how to start their recovery. You’ll receive valuable information that covers a wide range of topics surrounding mental health conditions, including:

A better understanding of mental health conditions

Various treatment options

Setting clear goals for the future

Developing confidence in your mental health decision-making

Learning how to share your story

For more information, please contact Eric Metcalf, Director of Peer Support Services, at [email protected] or by phone at (630) 752-0066. Visit the Peer-to-Peer Class series page for more information on upcoming classes and how to register!

Upcoming Peer-to-Peer Classes

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Classes

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 developed & managed by you
Creating your own wellness toolbox
Learning key recovery concepts
Designing a personal crisis plan

For more information, please contact Eric Metcalf, Director of Peer Support Services, at [email protected] or by phone at (630) 752-0066. Visit the WRAP Class series page for more information on upcoming classes and how to register!

Upcoming WRAP Classes