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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Peer-to-Peer
DESCRIPTION:About the Class\nNAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe\, confidential space. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. Taught by trained leaders with lived experience\, this program includes activities\, discussions and informative videos. This course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. However\, as with all NAMI programs\, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches. \nWhat You’ll Gain by Joining a Class:\n\nSet a vision and goals for the future\nLearn how to partner with health care providers\nDevelop confidence for making decisions\nPractice relaxation and stress reduction tools\nShare your story\nLearn how to strengthen your relationships\nEnhance your communication skills\nLearn about mental health treatment options\n\nUpcoming Class Details:\nTimes: 6:00 – 8:00 PM CST \nLocation: Virtual \nRegistration: Click here to register
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/spring-2026-peer-to-peer/2026-04-14/
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Family-to-Family
DESCRIPTION:The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a FREE 9-week course for families and close friends of adults with mental illness. This course is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness\, such as major depression\, bipolar disorder\, anxiety disorders\, schizophrenia\, and other disorders. \nMany family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families\, just like yours\, who have gained information\, understanding\, and support. \nUpcoming Class Details:\nWhere: Northfield Community Church (400 Wagner Road\, Northfield\, IL 60093) \nTimes: 6:00 – 8:30 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: March 24\nClass 2: March 31\nClass 3: April 7\nClass 4: April 14\nClass 5: April 21\nClass 6: April 28\nClass 7: May 5\nClass 8: May 12\nClass 9: May 19\n\nRegistration: Click Here to Register
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/spring-2026-family-to-family/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Northfield Community Church\, 400 Wagner Road\, Northfield\, 60093\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veterans Support Group | In-Person Tuesdays 6:30-7:30PM
DESCRIPTION:About the Support Group\nThis veteran’s support group is for all service members that have a current mental health diagnosis or disorder. The group is off the record\, safe and confidential. Here\, you can freely share your experiences without judgment. Join us to become part of a community that understands and empathizes with your journey\, offering the comfort of shared experiences. Together\, we can navigate the challenges you face today\, while also providing additional support. Take this step towards healing and find solace in the company of those who truly understand. \nRegistration and screening is required. Register by completing the form below and calling Dr. Phil Metres or Ed Ravine. Dr. Phil Metres and Ed Ravine are the facilitators of this group and must speak with participants before their arrival to the group. Phone Number to reach out for Dr. Phil Metres is: 847-207-3327 and Ed Ravine is: 847-777-6922 ext. 2. \nProgram Logistics:\n\nEvery other Tuesday\n6:30 – 7:30 PM\n175 Olde Half Rd\, Ste. 205 Lincolnshire\, IL 60069\n\nCriteria to participate should be as follows:\n\nVeteran of the United States Armed Forces\nHave a current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder\nNot currently court mandated to attend treatment\nIs willing to participate of his/her/their own accord.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/veterans-support-group-online-thursdays-530-630pm-3-2/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 7PM)
DESCRIPTION:About the Support Group\nIt gives family members of those who have a loved one with a mental health condition the opportunity to share challenges you are facing and to learn how others have dealt with these challenges. You can share your concerns and ask questions about health care\, housing\, medications\, government programs\, therapists\, and anything else troubling you. Our support group is led by peer facilitators with their own mental health experiences. \nRegistration is required. \n2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 7 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5Yscu6rqjwqKBCkQ4xypJo3VF0E5vkMOA   \n\nPrivacy Policy for Online Meetings:\nTo respect the privacy of all participants\, NAMI CCNS does not allow meetings to be recorded by any attendee or facilitator. Please make sure that the device you use to log into the online meeting is safe to use. If you think someone else could have installed any spyware on your device\, please do not use the device for participating in the online meeting. \nAbout the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/nami-family-support-group-online-2nd-4th-tuesdays-7pm/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:NAMI Balance for Success | ONLINE (Tuesdays @ 7PM)
DESCRIPTION:About the Support Group\nThis support group is designed to balance recovery from a mental illness with life at college or work. Focus is on the challenges that come with balancing the everyday pressures of work or student life and living with a diagnosed mental illness. Our support group is led by peer facilitators with their own mental health experiences. Groups meet online via zoom\, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm \nRegistration is required. \nTuesdays @ 7 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd-CorDMvHNTKA2G-pNHql1Z03-VP-VB_ \n\nPrivacy Policy for Online Meetings:\nTo respect the privacy of all participants\, NAMI CCNS does not allow meetings to be recorded by any attendee or facilitator. Please make sure that the device you use to log into the online meeting is safe to use. If you think someone else could have installed any spyware on your device\, please do not use the device for participating in the online meeting. \nAbout the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/nami-balance-for-success-online-tuesdays-7pm-2-2/2026-04-14/
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