Advocacy

Be creative in the ways you advocate.
Write us – Let us know of ways in which you promote positive attitudes and a healthy community. We’d love to hear from you: [email protected]

There is much work to be done:

Current advocacy issues

  • Deflating Stigma
  • Letting your legislators know your opinions
  • Participating in NAMI WALKS and other advocacy events
  • Reading up on attitudes and agendas in popular media
  • Writing letters to the editor on topics of special concern to you
  • Building community that promotes tolerance and compassion

Below are links which will help you to become educated and empowered. Try them out. Explore.

PROJECT VOTE SMART:

Every candidate and elected official from President to local government can be easily and instantly accessed through the:

•  Vote Smart’s Website: www.vote-smart.org

or

•  Voter’s Research Hotline: 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762)

Officials voting records, contact information, etc. — From their previous professions, education, families, organizational membership to their latest e-mail address, they gather it all.

ILINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Look up bills in our State Legislature

Legislation & Laws
Bills & ResolutionsIllinois Compiled Statutes
Public ActsIllinois Constitution
SenateHouse
MembersMembers
SchedulesSchedules
CommitteesCommittees
JournalsJournals
TranscriptsTranscripts
RulesRules
Audio/VideoAudio/Video
FOIA InformationFOIA Information
Impeachment TribunalSpecial Investigative Committee
Committee on Deficit Reduction

NAMI NATIONAL LINKS

NAMI ADVOCACY ACTION CENTER

Upcoming | Events, Classes & Support Groups

Calendar

ONLINE

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (Saturdays @ 9AM)

Date Mar 14, 2026 Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (Saturdays @ 9AM)

It gives family members of those who have a loved one with a mental health…

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Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)

Date Mar 14, 2026 Time 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)

This group provides a space for participants to find healthy ways of remembering and honoring…

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NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)

Date Mar 14, 2026 Time 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)

About the Support Group Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals…

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NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)

Date Mar 16, 2026 Time 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)

About the Support Group Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals…

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Many ways to stomp out the stigma!

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