NAMI CCNS SUPPORT GROUPS

NAMI has Support Groups that exist to offer you a safe and confidential environment in which to share stories & experiences, ask questions, vent, gain resources & ideas and be in a community of people who really “get it.”

These groups are offered free of charge and are open to both members and non-members of NAMI CCNS.

Please join us at anytime for the community and the confidential peer discussions. No sign-up is necessary.

Family Support Group – FOR FAMILY MEMBERS, PARTNERS & CLOSE FRIENDS of adults with mental illness.

The Family Support Group is held in two locations on a monthly basis.

• On the FIRST MONDAY of each month at the Kenton Knox Building of the Skokie Hospital Campus -
  9701 N Knox, Skokie, IL  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• On the SECOND THURSDAY of every month at Highland Park Hospital, room 1A, 777 Park Ave West, Highland Park, 7-8:30pm. Free parking in front of the hospital.
• On the THIRD TUESDAY of each month at the Nesset Center in Park Ridge – 1775 Ballard, Park Ridge, IL
  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• On the FOURTH SATURDAY MORNING of each month at St. Francis Hospital, 355 Ridge Ave, 9-10:30am. Check info desk for room number. Free parking across the street.

BASICS Support Group – FOR PARENTS

For parents of children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders.

• On the SECOND THURSDAY of each month at the Highland Park Hospital, room 1B, 777 Park Ave West, Highland Park, 7-8:30pm. Free parking in front of the hospital.

• On the THIRD FRIDAY of each month at the Wilmette Public Library – 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL
  9:30 am – 11:00 am

SUNDAYS @ ONE – Social Group for Young Adults with Mental Illness

*Please call the office (847-716-2252) for the latest information on the upcoming Sundays at One event*

For young adults and adults who are young at heart – to mingle in a safe and positive environment within the community. Activities take place at varying venues around the north suburban area. Kayaking, movies, cafe visits, skating, picnicking, and many more are among the fun things that this group does.

• On the THIRD or FOURTH SUNDAY of each month at 1:00 pm – venue changes.

• In DECEMBER of each year there is a special holiday party. This may take place on an alternate day to be announced.

CONNECTION RECOVERY Support Group – FOR THOSE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

For adults with a mental illness or brain disorder. This group is held in two locations on a weekly basis.

• Each MONDAY at Beth Emet Synagogue in Evanston – 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL
  4:00 – 5:30 pm. Enter education building next to the parking lot.  Please ring the bell for entry. Meeting is in the Perlman Room, lower level. If you have trouble finding the room, ask the front desk & tell them you are here for NAMI.
• Each SATURDAY at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge – 1775 West Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL
  4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Room 1062, take the East “B” elevators.

For more information, please contact:
NAMI CCNS 847-716-2252
info@namiccns.org