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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/2025-04-07/
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 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/2025-04-05/
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/2025-04-05/
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/2025-04-05/
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: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/2025-03-31/
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: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/2025-03-29/
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/2025-03-29/
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/2025-03-29/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
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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/2025-03-24/
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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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/2025-03-22/
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:20250322T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
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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/2025-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T122631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144115Z
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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/2025-03-22/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T180000
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UID:10000045-1742493600-1742502600@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | March 20 - May 15\, 2025
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. \nREIGTSRATION CLOSED FOR SPRING 2025 \nSpring 2025 Class Details:\nDates: March 20\, 2025 – May 15\, 2025 \nLocation: Sherman United Methodist Church Evanston (2214 Ridge Ave.\, Evanston\, IL 60201) \nTime: Thursdays @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-march-20-may-15-2025/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:Sherman United Methodist Church Evanston\, 2214 Ridge Ave.\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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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:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20250224T183810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T183810Z
UID:10000047-1742410800-1742416200@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Adolescent Mental Health\, With Maggie Nash
DESCRIPTION:Adolescent Mental Health Webinar\nWith Maggie Nash\, M.Ed.\, MSW: Josselyn Center; Director of Mental Health Education \nMarch 19\, 2025\, 07:00 PM Central Time \nThis workshop will explore the current challenges faced by youth\, the factors contributing to the rise in mental health issues\, and practical strategies for supporting adolescents in crisis. Gain a deeper understanding of common conditions\, effective communication techniques\, and resources for fostering resilience and well-being in young people. This workshop is essential for parents\, educators\, and mental health professionals looking to make a positive impact.  \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand common mental health conditions.\nGain effective communication technique.\nUnderstand resources.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/adolescent-mental-health-with-maggie-nash/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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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:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T120218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T095515Z
UID:10008057-1742238000-1742238000@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/2025-03-17/
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:20250315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T121528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154540Z
UID:10004689-1742054400-1742059800@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/2025-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/29.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T120431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T202654Z
UID:10005038-1742032800-1742041800@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/2025-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T122631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144115Z
UID:10004320-1742029200-1742036400@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/2025-03-15/
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:20250310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T120218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T095515Z
UID:10008056-1741633200-1741633200@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/2025-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/30.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T121528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154540Z
UID:10004688-1741449600-1741455000@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/2025-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/29.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T120431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T202654Z
UID:10005037-1741428000-1741437000@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/2025-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T122631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144115Z
UID:10004319-1741424400-1741431600@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/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital\, 355 Ridge Avenue\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/30.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T120218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T095515Z
UID:10008055-1741028400-1741028400@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/2025-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/30.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T121528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154540Z
UID:10004687-1740844800-1740850200@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/2025-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/29.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T120431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T202654Z
UID:10005036-1740823200-1740832200@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/2025-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175812
CREATED:20230421T122631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144115Z
UID:10004318-1740819600-1740826800@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/2025-03-01/
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:Midwest Coast Brewing Spelling Bee
DESCRIPTION:Join us!\nA spirited showdown where hops meet homophones\, and beer lovers become word wizards. Contestants buzz through rounds of tricky words\, fueled by pints and cheers\, all in the name of Chicagoland mental health. It’s a place where you can test your spelling skills\, sip craft brews\, and support a great cause—because nothing pairs better than philanthropy and fermentation! Suggested $5 donation (or higher value of your choice) to participate. Funds raised will go to NAMI Cook County North Suburban. \nDetails:\nWednesday\, February 26\, 2025 \n6:30 – 8: 30 PM \nMidwest Coast Brewing Company (2137 W Walnut St\, Chicago\, IL 60612)
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/midwest-coast-brewing-spelling-bee/
LOCATION:Midwest Coast Brewing Company\, 2137 W Walnut St\, Chicago\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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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 (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/2025-02-24/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T160000
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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/2025-02-22/
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/2025-02-22/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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