NAMI CCNS

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6PM)
2024-07-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 (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.
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)
2024-07-08 19:00, 2024-07-01 19:00, 2024-06-24 19:00, 2024-06-17 19:00, 2024-06-10 19:00, 2024-06-03 19:00
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)
2024-07-06 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-29 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-15 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-01 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)
2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-29 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-01 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.

Family Support Group| ONLINE (2nd & 4th Tuesdays @7PM)
2024-07-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-04 19:00 - 20:30
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/tJQlduCpqzssfYQ-yxJMD6fqNsVQEznITw

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.

Team Taylor Brothers Memorial Walk & Golf Outing
2024-06-22 | Techny Prairie Park and Fields, 1750 Techny Court, Northbrook, 60062, United States
Following the resounding success of last year’s event, where Team Taylor Brothers raised over $19,000 for NAMI CCNS, becoming one of the largest Mental Health Fundraisers in Cook County, they are excited to announce that they will be continuing this annual tradition in honor of Ross and Trent Taylor.
The day will begin with the memorial walk, followed by a golf outing at Anetsberger Golf Course. Join us in supporting mental health initiatives and raising awareness. Don’t miss this opportunity to come together as a community and make a difference for mental health.
SIGN UP HERE

NAMI Connection Support Group | IN-PERSON (Thursdays @ 6PM)
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.
Thursdays @ 6 PM – REGISTRATION FORM
In-Person at Turning Point – 8324 Skokie Blvd., Skokie IL 60077

Understanding Trauma Webinar, With Milica Popović LCSW
2024-06-19 19:00 - 20:30
Understanding Trauma: Causes, Impacts, and Paths to Post-Traumatic Growth Webinar
With Milica Popović LCSW & CADC
June 19, 2024, 07:00 PM
Description: Trauma is a pervasive experience that can have profound effects on an individuals’ physiological, psychological, social, and emotional wellbeing. Understanding its nature, causes and impacts is crucial for effective intervention and support.
Objectives:
This presentation aims to educate the audience on the multifaceted nature of trauma by examining its manifestations and differentiating between stress, acute-stress disorder, PTSD, and C-PTSD. By exploring effective treatment options and highlighting the concept of post-traumatic growth, this presentation also seeks to foster a compassionate and informed approach to addressing trauma and promoting pathways to recovery and growth.
Sponsored by the Skokie Public Library
REGISTER HERE

Family-to-Family Educational Program | In-Person - June 5 - July 31 @ 6:30PM
2024-06-05 18:30 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1747 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL, 60091, United States
Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a FREE 8-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.
What you will gain:

Learn about family responses to the trauma of mental illness.
Receive current information on serious mental illnesses.
Learn about symptoms, medications, and side effects.
Practice problem-solving skills and communication techniques.
Develop strategies for handling crises and relapses.
Learn about local community resources and supports.
Focus on self-care and coping with stress.

Summer 2024 Class Details:
Dates: Wednesdays, June 5 – July 31, 2024
Location: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (Community Room)- 1747 Lake Ave. Wilmette, IL
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 PM
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: FILL OUT FORM HERE

Pride Connections Support Group | HYBRID (Mondays @ 6 PM)
2024-06-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Turning Point, 8324 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, 60077, United States
About the Support Group
This group is a collaboration of NAMI CCNS and Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center. We welcome all identities! It is free of charge for adults in the LGBTQ+ community and is led by a female identifying Turning Point Counselor and a male identifying NAMI CCNS trained facilitator.
This group will offer the option to meet in-person or virtual on Mondays beginning June 3, 2024. Registration is required and space is limited. This group is generously funded by the Skokie Community Foundation. Turning Point is located at 8324 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL 60077. All participants will check-in at front desk for day of services.
REGISTER HERE
