Author Archives: Jackie Smolyar

Be Stigma-Free – A NAMI National feature

Here’s this month’s list of Stigmafree strides: 1. Share Your Story 2. Encourage your community to take part in National Depression Screening Day 3. Raise awareness for Mental Illness Awareness Week StigmaFree Partner Updates Did you catch FOX Sports yesterday? … Continue reading

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The suicide rate is at a 30-year high. You can help.

117 people die every single day by suicide in America. You can help stop this epidemic. Contact your Senators. Demand a vote on the Mental Health Reform Act (S. 2680). S. 2680 will: Invest in mental health services and supports … Continue reading

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NAMI Now – February 2017 News

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North Suburban Housing Wait List Opening

On  October 4, 2016, The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) will begin accepting pre-applications for one (1) bedroom standard and (1) bedroom Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard units (UFAS) at the following Affordable Housing Community: North Suburban Housing 215 W. Miner, … Continue reading

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FaithNet National Day of Prayer Campaign – 2016 Week 1 – Did you know?

Did you know? In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October’s Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of  NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness. This year, the  National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness … Continue reading

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