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What’s New At NAMI DuPage!
Check out the latest news & upcoming events happening at NAMI DuPage! Whether you need information about an upcoming event, or are curious about our latest informational blog post, we are so excited for the interest from our community to get involved with mental health awareness. If you have any questions, or can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us at (630) 752-0066.
SEPTEMBER 2026
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1 event,NAMI DuPage will be closed June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026. All programs and groups will resume on July 6, 2026. NAMI DuPage’s Rest Up Week gives employees dedicated time to […] |
1 event,NAMI DuPage will be closed June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026. All programs and groups will resume on July 6, 2026. NAMI DuPage’s Rest Up Week gives employees dedicated time to […] |
1 event,NAMI DuPage will be closed June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026. All programs and groups will resume on July 6, 2026. NAMI DuPage’s Rest Up Week gives employees dedicated time to […] |
1 event,NAMI DuPage will be closed June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026. All programs and groups will resume on July 6, 2026. NAMI DuPage’s Rest Up Week gives employees dedicated time to […] |
1 event,NAMI DuPage will be closed June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026. All programs and groups will resume on July 6, 2026. NAMI DuPage’s Rest Up Week gives employees dedicated time to […] |
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6 events,Family Walk-In Support Our Family Walk-In Support is for Parents and Family Members of adults 18+ with a mental health condition. No appointment needed. WHERE: NAMI DuPage Living Room at Linda […] 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 […] |
4 events,LEVEL 1 Individuals will work with our Work Readiness Team to determine their background in terms of education, skill sets, and other capabilities. The Workforce Development (WFD) Team mentor will […] 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 […] 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 […] |
7 events,Family Walk-In Support Our Family Walk-In Support is for Parents and Family Members of adults 18+ with a mental health condition. No appointment needed. WHERE: NAMI DuPage Living Room at Linda […] 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 […] Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and more. Drop-in occurs right before Wednesday night Support Groups and Craft-tastic! Room: Multipurpose Room 161 |
8 events,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 […] 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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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4 events,Family Walk-In Support Our Family Walk-In Support is for Parents and Family Members of adults 18+ with a mental health condition. No appointment needed. WHERE: NAMI DuPage Living Room at Linda […] 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 […] |
7 events,LEVEL 1 Individuals will work with our Work Readiness Team to determine their background in terms of education, skill sets, and other capabilities. The Workforce Development (WFD) Team mentor will […] 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 […] 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 […]
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7 events,Family Walk-In Support Our Family Walk-In Support is for Parents and Family Members of adults 18+ with a mental health condition. No appointment needed. WHERE: NAMI DuPage Living Room at Linda […] 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 […] Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and more. Drop-in occurs right before Wednesday night Support Groups and Craft-tastic! Room: Multipurpose Room 161 |
6 events,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 […] 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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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6 events,Family Walk-In Support Our Family Walk-In Support is for Parents and Family Members of adults 18+ with a mental health condition. No appointment needed. WHERE: NAMI DuPage Living Room at Linda […] 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 […] |
6 events,LEVEL 1 Individuals will work with our Work Readiness Team to determine their background in terms of education, skill sets, and other capabilities. The Workforce Development (WFD) Team mentor will […] 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 […] 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 […] |
7 events,Family Walk-In Support Our Family Walk-In Support is for Parents and Family Members of adults 18+ with a mental health condition. No appointment needed. WHERE: NAMI DuPage Living Room at Linda […] 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 […] Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and more. Drop-in occurs right before Wednesday night Support Groups and Craft-tastic! Room: Multipurpose Room 161 |
8 events,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 […] 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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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4 events,Family Walk-In Support Our Family Walk-In Support is for Parents and Family Members of adults 18+ with a mental health condition. No appointment needed. WHERE: NAMI DuPage Living Room at Linda […] 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 […] |
6 events,LEVEL 1 Individuals will work with our Work Readiness Team to determine their background in terms of education, skill sets, and other capabilities. The Workforce Development (WFD) Team mentor will […] 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 […] 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 […] |
7 events,Family Walk-In Support Our Family Walk-In Support is for Parents and Family Members of adults 18+ with a mental health condition. No appointment needed. WHERE: NAMI DuPage Living Room at Linda […] 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 […] Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and more. Drop-in occurs right before Wednesday night Support Groups and Craft-tastic! Room: Multipurpose Room 161 |
6 events,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 […] 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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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