Advocacy

Be creative in the ways you advocate.
Write us – Let us know of ways in which you promote positive attitudes and a healthy community. We’d love to hear from you: [email protected]

There is much work to be done:

Current advocacy issues

  • Deflating Stigma
  • Letting your legislators know your opinions
  • Participating in NAMI WALKS and other advocacy events
  • Reading up on attitudes and agendas in popular media
  • Writing letters to the editor on topics of special concern to you
  • Building community that promotes tolerance and compassion

Below are links which will help you to become educated and empowered. Try them out. Explore.

PROJECT VOTE SMART:

Every candidate and elected official from President to local government can be easily and instantly accessed through the:

•  Vote Smart’s Website: www.vote-smart.org

or

•  Voter’s Research Hotline: 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762)

Officials voting records, contact information, etc. — From their previous professions, education, families, organizational membership to their latest e-mail address, they gather it all.

ILINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Look up bills in our State Legislature

Legislation & Laws
Bills & ResolutionsIllinois Compiled Statutes
Public ActsIllinois Constitution
SenateHouse
MembersMembers
SchedulesSchedules
CommitteesCommittees
JournalsJournals
TranscriptsTranscripts
RulesRules
Audio/VideoAudio/Video
FOIA InformationFOIA Information
Impeachment TribunalSpecial Investigative Committee
Committee on Deficit Reduction

NAMI NATIONAL LINKS

NAMI ADVOCACY ACTION CENTER

Upcoming | Events, Classes & Support Groups

Calendar

ONLINE

Spring 2026 Family-to-Family

Date May 5, 2026 Time 11:00 pm - 1:30 am

Spring 2026 Family-to-Family

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a FREE 9-week course for families and close friends…

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NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6PM)

Date May 5, 2026 Time 12:00 am - 1:30 am

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6PM)

It gives family members of those who have a loved one with a mental health…

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Spring 2026 Peer-to-Peer

Date May 5, 2026 Time 11:00 pm - 1:00 am

Spring 2026 Peer-to-Peer

About the Class NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. Experience compassion and understanding from…

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NAMI Balance for Success | ONLINE (Tuesdays @ 7PM)

Date May 5, 2026 Time 1:00 am - 2:30 am

NAMI Balance for Success | ONLINE (Tuesdays @ 7PM)

About the Support Group This support group is designed to balance recovery from a mental…

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