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SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)
DESCRIPTION:About the Support Group\nKnowing 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. \nRegistration is required. \nSaturday @ 4 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudeCoqz4rH9V5CPUemW7nn5TbDYNCgEW- \nOut of respect to the group\, it is highly encouraged that all participants arrive by 4:00 p.m. CST.\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-connection-support-group-online-saturdays-4pm/2026-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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SUMMARY:Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)
DESCRIPTION:This group provides a space for participants to find healthy ways of remembering and honoring someone they care about. When you join\,\nyou 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. \n  \nRegistration is required. \nSaturdays @ 10 AM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcuutqj4pHt3iWERy_h–WdNhAqecP6q3   \n  \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. \n  \nAbout the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals. \n\n  \n[give_form id=”3193″ show_content=”none” display_style=”button” continue_button_title=”Donate Now!”]\nAll 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.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/grief-and-loss-support-group-online-saturdays-10am/2026-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (Saturdays @ 9AM)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. This group is offered both virtually and in-person. \nIn-person location: AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital \n\nParticipants will check in at front desk.\n\nSaturdays @ 9 AM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlduyoqzwq53C6smYD35PMUf4gyJd4_Q   \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. \n\nAll 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.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/nami-family-support-group-online-saturdays-9am/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital\, 355 Ridge Avenue\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Winnetka January 7 - March 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Christ Church Winnetka – Use this address: 684 Oak Street\, Winnetka\, IL 60093 \nTime: Wednesdays\, 6:00 – 8:30 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 7\nClass 2: January 14\nClass 3: January 21\nClass 4: January 28\nClass 5: February 4\nClass 6: February 11\nClass 7: February 18\nClass 8: February 25\nClass 9: March 4\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-winnetka-january-7-march-4-2026/2026-02-04/
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SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Support Group | IN-PERSON (Wednesdays @ 6PM)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \nWednesdays @ 6 PM – REGISTRATION FORM \nIn-Person at Turning Point – 8324 Skokie Blvd.\, Skokie IL 60077
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/nami-connection-support-group-in-person-wednesdays-6pm/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Turning Point\, 8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
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-2-2/2026-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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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-3-2/2026-02-03/
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6PM)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \n1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6 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-1st-3rd-tuesdays-6pm-2-2-2/2026-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Skokie January 6 - March 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Turning Point (8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, IL 60077) \nTime: Tuesdays\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 6\nClass 2: January 13\nClass 3: January 20\nClass 4: January 27\nClass 5: February 3\nClass 6: February 10\nClass 7: February 17\nClass 8: February 24\nClass 9: March 3\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-skokie-january-6-march-3-2026/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Turning Point\, 8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 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. \nMonday @ 7 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vpIuc-qprjsjwpiqUnsKfFZfEnBSeccvEw   \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-mondays-7pm-2/2026-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000
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SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 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. \nMonday @ 7 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vpIuc-qprjsjwpiqUnsKfFZfEnBSeccvEw   \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. \n\n  \n  \n[give_form id=”3193″ show_content=”none” display_style=”button” continue_button_title=”Donate Now!”]\nAll 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.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/nami-family-support-group-online-mondays-7pm/2026-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
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SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)
DESCRIPTION:About the Support Group\nKnowing 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. \nRegistration is required. \nMonday @ 4 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcOurpjIpGd2VDpgWZqXt-P14ph9-T_YE   \nOut of respect to the group\, it is highly encouraged that all participants arrive by 4:00 p.m. CST. \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-connection-support-group-online-mondays-4pm/2026-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T173000
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SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)
DESCRIPTION:About the Support Group\nKnowing 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. \nRegistration is required. \nSaturday @ 4 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudeCoqz4rH9V5CPUemW7nn5TbDYNCgEW- \nOut of respect to the group\, it is highly encouraged that all participants arrive by 4:00 p.m. CST.\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-connection-support-group-online-saturdays-4pm/2026-01-31/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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SUMMARY:Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)
DESCRIPTION:This group provides a space for participants to find healthy ways of remembering and honoring someone they care about. When you join\,\nyou 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. \n  \nRegistration is required. \nSaturdays @ 10 AM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcuutqj4pHt3iWERy_h–WdNhAqecP6q3   \n  \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. \n  \nAbout the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals. \n\n  \n[give_form id=”3193″ show_content=”none” display_style=”button” continue_button_title=”Donate Now!”]\nAll 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.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/grief-and-loss-support-group-online-saturdays-10am/2026-01-31/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20230421T122631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144115Z
UID:10004365-1769850000-1769857200@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (Saturdays @ 9AM)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. This group is offered both virtually and in-person. \nIn-person location: AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital \n\nParticipants will check in at front desk.\n\nSaturdays @ 9 AM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlduyoqzwq53C6smYD35PMUf4gyJd4_Q   \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. \n\nAll 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.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/nami-family-support-group-online-saturdays-9am/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital\, 355 Ridge Avenue\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20251021T212538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154839Z
UID:10003833-1769623200-1769632200@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Winnetka January 7 - March 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Christ Church Winnetka – Use this address: 684 Oak Street\, Winnetka\, IL 60093 \nTime: Wednesdays\, 6:00 – 8:30 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 7\nClass 2: January 14\nClass 3: January 21\nClass 4: January 28\nClass 5: February 4\nClass 6: February 11\nClass 7: February 18\nClass 8: February 25\nClass 9: March 4\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-winnetka-january-7-march-4-2026/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Logo content
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20260108T011316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T202416Z
UID:10007469-1769623200-1769626800@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Support Group | IN-PERSON (Wednesdays @ 6PM)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \nWednesdays @ 6 PM – REGISTRATION FORM \nIn-Person at Turning Point – 8324 Skokie Blvd.\, Skokie IL 60077
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/nami-connection-support-group-in-person-wednesdays-6pm/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Turning Point\, 8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20260108T201019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T201141Z
UID:10007609-1769540400-1769545800@www.namiccns.org
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-2-2/2026-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20260108T014623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T095631Z
UID:10007585-1769540400-1769545800@www.namiccns.org
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/2026-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20251021T213426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154843Z
UID:10003842-1769535000-1769544000@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Skokie January 6 - March 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Turning Point (8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, IL 60077) \nTime: Tuesdays\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 6\nClass 2: January 13\nClass 3: January 20\nClass 4: January 27\nClass 5: February 3\nClass 6: February 10\nClass 7: February 17\nClass 8: February 24\nClass 9: March 3\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-skokie-january-6-march-3-2026/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Turning Point\, 8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20260108T010721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T015313Z
UID:10007417-1769454000-1769457600@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 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. \nMonday @ 7 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vpIuc-qprjsjwpiqUnsKfFZfEnBSeccvEw   \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-mondays-7pm-2/2026-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20230421T120218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T095515Z
UID:10008102-1769454000-1769454000@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 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. \nMonday @ 7 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vpIuc-qprjsjwpiqUnsKfFZfEnBSeccvEw   \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. \n\n  \n  \n[give_form id=”3193″ show_content=”none” display_style=”button” continue_button_title=”Donate Now!”]\nAll 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.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/nami-family-support-group-online-mondays-7pm/2026-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20260108T005740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T095301Z
UID:10007366-1769443200-1769448600@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)
DESCRIPTION:About the Support Group\nKnowing 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. \nRegistration is required. \nMonday @ 4 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcOurpjIpGd2VDpgWZqXt-P14ph9-T_YE   \nOut of respect to the group\, it is highly encouraged that all participants arrive by 4:00 p.m. CST. \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-connection-support-group-online-mondays-4pm/2026-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260125T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20251210T163740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T022128Z
UID:10005429-1769364000-1769374800@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Michael Anderson Memorial Hockey Game
DESCRIPTION:This event celebrates more than just a game—it’s about community\, connection\, and carrying forward Michael’s legacy of compassion\, strength\, and love for hockey. \nWhether you lace up your skates or cheer from the stands\, you can be part of something that helps others find hope when life feels hardest. \nJoin Us in Supporting Mental Health \nYour gift to NAMI Cook County North Suburban (NAMI CCNS) ensures that no one faces mental health challenges alone.Every dollar raised through this event helps fund free programs\, support groups\, and educational resources for individuals and families navigating mental illness. \nTogether\, we can turn the passion and camaraderie of hockey into a force for healing and hope. \nTICKETS SOLD OUT –\nPlease consider donating!
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/michael-anderson-memorial-hockey-game/
LOCATION:United Center\, 1901 W Madison Street\, Chicago\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20230421T121528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154540Z
UID:10004733-1769270400-1769275800@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)
DESCRIPTION:About the Support Group\nKnowing 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. \nRegistration is required. \nSaturday @ 4 PM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudeCoqz4rH9V5CPUemW7nn5TbDYNCgEW- \nOut of respect to the group\, it is highly encouraged that all participants arrive by 4:00 p.m. CST.\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-connection-support-group-online-saturdays-4pm/2026-01-24/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20230421T120431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T202654Z
UID:10005083-1769248800-1769257800@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)
DESCRIPTION:This group provides a space for participants to find healthy ways of remembering and honoring someone they care about. When you join\,\nyou 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. \n  \nRegistration is required. \nSaturdays @ 10 AM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcuutqj4pHt3iWERy_h–WdNhAqecP6q3   \n  \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. \n  \nAbout the Facilitators: Our meeting group facilitators are trained by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as Peer Leaders and are not licensed professionals. \n\n  \n[give_form id=”3193″ show_content=”none” display_style=”button” continue_button_title=”Donate Now!”]\nAll 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.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/grief-and-loss-support-group-online-saturdays-10am/2026-01-24/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20230421T122631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144115Z
UID:10004364-1769245200-1769252400@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (Saturdays @ 9AM)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. This group is offered both virtually and in-person. \nIn-person location: AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital \n\nParticipants will check in at front desk.\n\nSaturdays @ 9 AM – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlduyoqzwq53C6smYD35PMUf4gyJd4_Q   \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. \n\nAll 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.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/nami-family-support-group-online-saturdays-9am/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital\, 355 Ridge Avenue\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165501
CREATED:20251119T164655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T175624Z
UID:10005428-1769079600-1769083200@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Series for Ages 55+: In Our Own Voice
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Series for Ages 55+\nSession 3: In Our Own Voice\nDate: Thursday\, January 22 \nTime: 11 AM – 12 PM \nLocation: Skokie Public Library (5215 Oakton Street\, Skokie\, IL 60077) \nThis presentation offers a powerful\, personal look at what it’s like to live with a mental health condition. Led by a speaker with lived experience\, this session will help reshape attitudes\, change assumptions\, deepen your understanding of mental health\, and ask questions.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/mental-health-series-for-ages-55-in-our-own-voice/
LOCATION:Skokie Public Library\, 5215 Oakton Street\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Our Own Voice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000
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SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Winnetka January 7 - March 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Christ Church Winnetka – Use this address: 684 Oak Street\, Winnetka\, IL 60093 \nTime: Wednesdays\, 6:00 – 8:30 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 7\nClass 2: January 14\nClass 3: January 21\nClass 4: January 28\nClass 5: February 4\nClass 6: February 11\nClass 7: February 18\nClass 8: February 25\nClass 9: March 4\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-winnetka-january-7-march-4-2026/2026-01-21/
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SUMMARY:NAMI Connection Support Group | IN-PERSON (Wednesdays @ 6PM)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \nWednesdays @ 6 PM – REGISTRATION FORM \nIn-Person at Turning Point – 8324 Skokie Blvd.\, Skokie IL 60077
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/nami-connection-support-group-in-person-wednesdays-6pm/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Turning Point\, 8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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