Chai and Chat is:
Chai and Chat is developed specifically for individuals of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives ancestry. Chai and Chat is a three-part community conversation series designed to empower communities to share openly about the stresses of acculturation/integration, family and community pressures, generational trauma, racism and inequalities in accessing care. It is an opportunity to hold listening circles for, by and about South Asian Communities and provide the opportunity to validate and explore participants’ mental wellness journeys and discover avenues of support.
To attend these meetings, you must be:
- Of South Asian descent (including ancestry from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Maldives, and Indo-Caribbean individuals from countries including Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad & Tobago)
- Over 18 years old
Upcoming Chai and Chat Dates:
Session 1
Date: February 19
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM CST
Link to Register: NAMI Cook County North Suburban Chai and Chat Registration 2026 – Fill out form
Session 2
Date: February 26
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM CST
Link to Register: NAMI Cook County North Suburban Chai and Chat Registration 2026 – Fill out form
Session 3
Date: March 5
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM CST
Link to Register: NAMI Cook County North Suburban Chai and Chat Registration 2026 – Fill out form
