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Calling 911 and Talking with Police - #NAMI

Calling 911 and Talking with Police

Please click here to visit our NAMI National article for more information. If a situation escalates into a crisis, you may have to call the police. Thankfully, there are a...

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Shameful Scapegoating of Mentally Ill – editorial by Cook County Sherriff Tom Dart

Click *here* to see the article "Shameful Scapegoating of Mentally Ill" Editorial by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart Sunday, Nov 1, 2015, Chicago Tribune, p. 23

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Special Needs Financial Planning: Opportunities and Pitfalls

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Special Needs Financial Planning: Opportunities and Pitfalls

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Pro Wrestler Colt Cabana Talks Depression & NAMI CCNS

Q: Speaking of relationships, you have a relationship with NAMI and they are the charity that you’re choosing to champion. So, can you tell us a little bit about them...

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Amanda Seyfried opens up about OCD and anxiety issues!

Amanda Seyfried opens up about OCD and anxiety issues Amanda is beautiful, talented and funny. But the actress recently opened up to Elle UK about mental health issues that plagued her...

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Amanda Seyfried OCD

Amanda Seyfried opens up about OCD and anxiety issues!

Amanda is beautiful, talented and funny. But the actress recently opened up to Elle UK about mental health issues that plagued her for years. “I feel terrible for the younger...

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Catherine Zeta-Jones Returns to Treatment for Bipolar II Disorder

Read the full article on people.com: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20695852,00.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D306170

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NAMI Family Support Group | IN-PERSON ONLY (Saturdays @ 9AM)

Date Sep 9, 2026 Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

NAMI Family Support Group | IN-PERSON ONLY (Saturdays @ 9AM)

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

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Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)

Date Sep 9, 2026 Time 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)

This group provides a space for participants to find healthy ways of remembering and honoring…

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NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)

Date Sep 9, 2026 Time 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)

About the Support Group Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals…

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NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)

Date Sep 9, 2026 Time 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)

About the Support Group Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals…

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