NAMI CCNS

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (Saturdays @ 9AM)
2025-07-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-07 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 Family Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 7PM)
2025-07-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:00
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 (Saturdays @ 4PM)
2025-07-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-07 16:00 - 17:30
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)
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:30
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 Connection Support Group | IN-PERSON (Wednesdays @ 6PM)
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Turning Point, 8324 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, 60077, United States
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.
Registration is required.
Wednesdays @ 6 PM – REGISTRATION FORM
In-Person at Turning Point – 8324 Skokie Blvd., Skokie IL 60077

We Cry Your Tears: The Truth about Suicide in the Black Community Webinar, With Rafiah Maxie-Cole
2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:30
We Cry Your Tears: The Truth about Suicide in the Black Community
With Rafiah Maxie-Cole, LCSW, ACSW from Soul Survivors of Chicago
June 25, 2025, 7:00 PM Central Time
Description:
Join us for an eye-opening, one-hour workshop where we shine a light on the pressing issue of youth suicide in the Chicagoland area. In this session, you’ll discover the latest statistics and trends that impact our community’s young people of color, and you’ll learn how deep-seated stigmas can silence critical conversations about mental health.
Experience compelling segments from the documentaries “We Cry Your Tears: The Jamal Clay Story” and “While the Children Fade”, which bring raw, real stories to the forefront. Inspired by the tragic loss of 19-year-old Jamal Clay—this workshop will guide you through the multifaceted lessons his story has revealed about grief, resilience, and the urgent need for change.
We will wrap up with a dynamic final discussion focused on actionable strategies to stem the rising tide of suicides in our communities. This is more than just a presentation—it’s an invitation to engage deeply, share your insights, and help forge a path toward healing and renewed hope.
Objectives:

The current statistics of suicide within the Chicagoland area
The cultural values held by the “village” about suicide
The indoctrinated beliefs that the communities of color face
The influence of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health and suicide ideations
The challenges of seeking mental health services in communities of color
The power of turning pain into purpose in a loss – the 6 stages of grief

REGISTER HERE

Team Taylor Brothers Memorial Walk and Golf Outing
2025-06-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1750 Techny Court, Northbrook, 60062, United States
Date: June 21, 2025
Walk Location: Techny Prairie Park and Fields in Northbrook, IL
Golf Location: Anetsberger Golf Course in Northbrook, IL
Happy Hour Post-Outing Gathering at The Shack Indoor Golf Club, Glenview– Everyone is Welcome!
Join us for a full day of activities honoring the Taylor Brothers. After raising over $35,000 for NAMI CCNS in the past two years—making Team Taylor Brothers one of the largest mental health fundraisers in Cook County—they’re proud to continue this annual tradition in support of mental health education in our region.

Start the day with a little bit of exercise while honoring The Taylor Brothers and showing solidarity with individuals and families who are challenged by mental illness. The Memorial Walk is FREE for all to attend – no registration required.
Play golf with friends and family and enjoy a summer day in Chicago as a part of this day of remembrance. The Golf Outing has limited availability and is $40 per person. Please complete the form below to buy a ticket.
After the golf outing, join us for an early happy hour at The Shack, 1631 Beacon Place, Glenview, IL 60026. All golf simulator bays will be open, and it will be a great chance to practice your swing, connect, and celebrate the impact we’re making together.

Please attend one, two or all of these events—everyone is welcome! Don’t miss this opportunity to come together as a community and make a difference for mental health.
Please navigate to the event page for ticket purchasing and/or donating.
