News & Events
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.

Events Calendar
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Family to Family – Virtual
Family to Family – Virtual
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 […]
4 events,
LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group
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 […]
Family to Family – Darien
Family to Family – Darien
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 […]
7 events,
Volunteer Orientation AM
Volunteer Orientation AM
Morning Volunteer Orientation for Volunteer and Interns. Register: Click HERE
Drop-In Center
Drop-In Center
Due to predicted severe weather for 2/12/25, NAMI DuPage offices will be closed. Support groups that follow Drop-In will be held virtually. Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and […]
6 events,
In-Person Bingo
In-Person Bingo
Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center. Room: Community Center Dining Area
Family to Family – Downers Grove
Family to Family – Downers Grove
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 […]
1 event,
0 events,
0 events,
5 events,
Family to Family – Virtual
Family to Family – Virtual
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 […]
4 events,
Family to Family – Darien
Family to Family – Darien
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 […]
Dual Diagnosis Support Group
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 […]
7 events,
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
Drop-In Center
Drop-In Center
Due to predicted severe weather for 2/12/25, NAMI DuPage offices will be closed. Support groups that follow Drop-In will be held virtually. Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and […]
7 events,
In-Person Bingo
In-Person Bingo
Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center. Room: Community Center Dining Area
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
4 events,
NAMI Conexión Grupo de Apoyo y Recuperación
NAMI Conexión Grupo de Apoyo y Recuperación
NAMI Conexión Grupo de Apoyo y Recuperación es un grupo de apoyo para personas que viven con enfermedades de salud mental en el que las personas aprenden de las experiencias de […]
NEW TIME! Creative Card Class
NEW TIME! Creative Card Class
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 […]
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
1 event,
NAMI Grupo de Apoyo para Familiares
NAMI Grupo de Apoyo para Familiares
NAMI Grupo de Apoyo para Familiares es un grupo de apoyo para personas que tienen familiares o seres queridos con una enfermedad de salud mental, donde los miembros de la familia […]
0 events,
4 events,
Family to Family – Virtual
Family to Family – Virtual
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 […]
4 events,
LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group
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 […]
Family to Family – Darien
Family to Family – Darien
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 […]
7 events,
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
Drop-In Center
Drop-In Center
Due to predicted severe weather for 2/12/25, NAMI DuPage offices will be closed. Support groups that follow Drop-In will be held virtually. Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and […]
7 events,
In-Person Bingo
In-Person Bingo
Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center. Room: Community Center Dining Area
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
2 events,
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Family to Family – Virtual
Family to Family – Virtual
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 […]
Family Support Group (Oak Brook – Faith-Based)
Family Support Group (Oak Brook – Faith-Based)
NAMI DuPage’s faith-based Family Support Group welcomes people who have family members or loved ones living with a mental health condition. Led by trained NAMI facilitators who are going through […]
4 events,
Family to Family – Darien
Family to Family – Darien
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 […]
Dual Diagnosis Support Group
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 […]
7 events,
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
Drop-In Center
Drop-In Center
Due to predicted severe weather for 2/12/25, NAMI DuPage offices will be closed. Support groups that follow Drop-In will be held virtually. Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and […]
7 events,
In-Person Bingo
In-Person Bingo
Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center. Room: Community Center Dining Area
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
2 events,
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
0 events,
0 events,
5 events,
Chai & Chat – Lombard
Chai & Chat – Lombard
NAMI Chai & Chat is a three-part community conversation series created to empower South Asian communities to openly discuss the challenges of acculturation, family and societal expectations, generational trauma, racism, […]
4 events,
LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group
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 […]
Family to Family – Darien
Family to Family – Darien
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 […]
9 events,
Volunteer Orientation AM
Volunteer Orientation AM
Morning Volunteer Orientation for Volunteer and Interns. Register: Click HERE
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
9 events,
In-Person Bingo
In-Person Bingo
Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center. Room: Community Center Dining Area
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
2 events,
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
Sharing Hope Community Conversation
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 […]
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