About NAMI CCNS

NAMI CCNS is a grass roots organization and an affiliate of the NAMI National organization. Our affiliate was started in the early 1990’s by a group of family members who were all dealing with the challenges of loved ones with mental illness. They offered a Family to Family class and that was the beginning of our affiliate, which now serves over 17 communities in our catchment area.

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About NAMI CCNS

NAMI Mission and History

NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons and their families affected by mental illness through support, education, advocacy, and research.

Board and Staff

Meet our NAMI Cook County North Suburban board and staff members!

Communities We Serve

NAMI Cook County North Suburban is headquartered in Skokie. For over 20 years, NAMI CCNS has helped people with a mental illness and those who love and care for them throughout northern Cook County and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Strategic Plan

Click here to learn more about NAMI’s strategic plan.

Upcoming | Events, Classes & Support Groups

Calendar

ONLINE

NAMI Connection Support Group | IN-PERSON (Wednesdays @ 6PM)

Date Mar 11, 2026 Time 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

NAMI Connection Support Group | IN-PERSON (Wednesdays @ 6PM)

Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals who seldom get to…

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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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