NAMI CCNS

Veterans Support Group | In-Person Tuesdays 6:30-7:30PM
2026-03-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
About the Support Group
This 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.
Registration 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.
Program Logistics:

Every other Tuesday
6:30 – 7:30 PM
175 Olde Half Rd, Ste. 205 Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Criteria to participate should be as follows:

Veteran of the United States Armed Forces
Have a current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder
Not currently court mandated to attend treatment
Is willing to participate of his/her/their own accord.

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6PM)
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
It 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.
Registration is required.
1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5Yscu6rqjwqKBCkQ4xypJo3VF0E5vkMOA

Privacy Policy for Online Meetings:
To 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.
About the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals.

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 7PM)
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
About the Support Group
It 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.
Registration is required.
Monday @ 7 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vpIuc-qprjsjwpiqUnsKfFZfEnBSeccvEw

Privacy Policy for Online Meetings:
To 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.
About the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals.

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 7PM)
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
About the Support Group
It 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.
Registration is required.
Monday @ 7 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vpIuc-qprjsjwpiqUnsKfFZfEnBSeccvEw

Privacy Policy for Online Meetings:
To 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.
About the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals.

All articles, information, free groups and all services NAMI CCNS provides are possible because of generous donations from people like you! Please consider donating today! NAMI CCNS is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, Nami Cook County North Suburban.

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)
2026-03-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-02 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago)
About the Support Group
Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals who seldom get to speak without fear of shame or stigma. You can share your stories and ask questions with others who have so much in common with yourself. Our support group is led by peer facilitators with their own mental health experiences. Groups meet online via zoom, Mondays and Saturday at 4:00 pm.
Registration is required.
Monday @ 4 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcOurpjIpGd2VDpgWZqXt-P14ph9-T_YE
Out of respect to the group, it is highly encouraged that all participants arrive by 4:00 p.m. CST.

Privacy Policy for Online Meetings:
To 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.
About the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals.

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)
2026-03-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-28 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago)
About the Support Group
Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals who seldom get to speak without fear of shame or stigma. You can share your stories and ask questions with others who have so much in common with yourself. Our support group is led by peer facilitators with their own mental health experiences. Groups meet online via zoom, Mondays and Saturday at 4:00 pm.
Registration is required.
Saturday @ 4 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudeCoqz4rH9V5CPUemW7nn5TbDYNCgEW-
Out of respect to the group, it is highly encouraged that all participants arrive by 4:00 p.m. CST.

Privacy Policy for Online Meetings:
To 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.
About the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals.

Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
This group provides a space for participants to find healthy ways of remembering and honoring someone they care about. When you join,
you will find a community of others who understand your pain, and like you, are learning to let go of blame and regrets and becoming whole again. This is a place where you will always be comforted by their memory. Facilitators have lived experience with loss. Group meets online via zoom, Saturday mornings at 10:00 am.

Registration is required.
Saturdays @ 10 AM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcuutqj4pHt3iWERy_h–WdNhAqecP6q3

Privacy Policy for Online Meetings:
To 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.

About the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals.

All articles, information, free groups and all services NAMI CCNS provides are possible because of generous donations from people like you! Please consider donating today! NAMI CCNS is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, Nami Cook County North Suburban.

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (Saturdays @ 9AM)
2026-03-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital, 355 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
It 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.
Registration is required. This group is offered both virtually and in-person.
In-person location: AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital

Participants will check in at front desk.

Saturdays @ 9 AM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlduyoqzwq53C6smYD35PMUf4gyJd4_Q
Privacy Policy for Online Meetings:
To 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.
About the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals.

All articles, information, free groups and all services NAMI CCNS provides are possible because of generous donations from people like you! Please consider donating today! NAMI CCNS is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, Nami Cook County North Suburban.

NAMI Balance for Success | ONLINE (Tuesdays @ 7PM)
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
About the Support Group
This 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
Registration is required.
Tuesdays @ 7 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd-CorDMvHNTKA2G-pNHql1Z03-VP-VB_

Privacy Policy for Online Meetings:
To 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.
About the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals.

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 7PM)
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
About the Support Group
It 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.
Registration is required.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 7 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5Yscu6rqjwqKBCkQ4xypJo3VF0E5vkMOA

Privacy Policy for Online Meetings:
To 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.
About the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals.

Family-to-Family Class | Winnetka January 7 - March 4, 2026
2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Logo content
Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?
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.
Many family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families, just like yours, who have gained information, understanding, and support.

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.

Winter 2026 Class Details:
Where: Christ Church Winnetka – Use this address: 684 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Dates:

Class 1: January 7
Class 2: January 14
Class 3: January 21
Class 4: January 28
Class 5: February 4
Class 6: February 11
Class 7: February 18
Class 8: February 25
Class 9: March 4

REGISTER HERE

Family-to-Family Class | Skokie January 6 - March 3, 2026
2026-03-03 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Turning Point, 8324 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, 60077, United States
Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?
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.
Many family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families, just like yours, who have gained information, understanding, and support.

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.

Winter 2026 Class Details:
Where: Turning Point (8324 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077)
Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Dates:

Class 1: January 6
Class 2: January 13
Class 3: January 20
Class 4: January 27
Class 5: February 3
Class 6: February 10
Class 7: February 17
Class 8: February 24
Class 9: March 3

REGISTER HERE

Hope and Hops
2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Sketchbook Brewing, 4901 Main Street, Skokie, 60077, United States
Join us Thursday February 26th 2026 as we gather with friends and family to support NAMI CCNS.
Venue
Connect with friends, neighbors, and fellow supporters at Sketchbook Brewing Company, a favorite local spot known for its welcoming vibe and thoughtfully crafted beers. It’s an ideal setting to come together and convene with friends in support of mental health.
Sketchbook Brewing Company4901 Main StreetSkokie, IL 60077
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Entertainment
Mr G and the Mystery Band will get the crowd going with a playlist full of funk and blues.
A table magician will wander the event and entertain and amaze.
There will also be a 50/50 raffle for those who wish to try their luck!
Food and Drinks
Your $25.00 ticket includes your first drink and a taco and an empanada from the Chicago famous Cafe Tola.
The Sketchbook Taproom offers a variety of beers on tap, including Pilsners, lagers, IPAs, Belgians, stouts, fruited sour, barrel-aged varieties, and more. There is also gluten free (GF) cider, nonalcoholic (NA) kombucha, soda and lemonade.

Why It Matters
NAMI Cook County North Suburban provides free mental health education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families across our community. By joining us, you are helping reduce stigma, foster connection, and ensure no one has to face mental health challenges alone.
Come for the beer. Stay for the community. Leave knowing you made a difference.
Parking
Getting here is easy. Free street parking is available along Main Street, and a free public parking lot is located at the northeast corner of Main Street and Niles Center Road, just steps from the taproom.
We look forward to welcoming you.
TICKETS
General Admission — $25
Your ticket includes:Your first beverage and a taco and empanada. And good music and good conversation.
