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Vic Mensa Mental Health

Vic Mensa Wants To Break The Silence On Mental Health In The Black Community

Chicago rapper, Vic Mensa, has recently come forward and opened up about mental health and the issues confronting the African American community when it comes to mental health. In an...

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Chester Bennington's Wife

Chester Bennington’s Wife Speaks Out on Mental Health

Talinda Bennington, Chester Bennington’s wife and mother to three of his six children, has released a heartbreaking statement following his tragic death. One week ago, I lost my soulmate and my children...

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Camaro Club NAMI

Thanks to John Pendola and the Illinois Camaro Car Club

A big thank you goes out to John Pendola and the Illinois Camaro Car Club for the very generous donation of over $1300 to NAMI CCNS . [caption id="attachment_3090" align="alignnone"...

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Mental Health Stigma

Madalyn Parker Takes Mental Health Days Off From Work | What Happens Next is Incredible!

Madalyn Parker took a few days off of work for "Mental Health" reasons.  What happened next  amazed the internet!  Her courage is the kind that is eroding the stigma associated...

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2017 NAMI CCNS advocacy #mentalhealthmonth #AHCA

Advocacy Alert: Congress decimating #mentalhealth care in #MentalHealthMonth

May is Mental Health Month and how is Congress celebrating? By trying to decimate mental health coverage in America. This week, there is a vote expected in the House on...

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Litzsinger Poster 2017-01

NAMI READS – Out of the Shadows – by Mark Litzsinger

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2017 NAMI CCNS NEWSLINE

2017 NAMI CCNS NEWSLINE! – April, May, June

Mark your calendars! Monday, April 17 Adolescent Mental Health: Current Trends Public Education Program 7 pm at the Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062 Twenty percent of...

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2016 Mental Health Reform Bill

Senate passed H.R. 34 (mental health and criminal justice reform)

CEL-E-BRATE GOOD TIMES... COME ON! If you happened to listen closely enough, you might have heard our cheering just outside of DC as the Senate passed H.R. 34 (mental health...

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

Date Mar 28, 2026 Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (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 Mar 28, 2026 Time 4:00 pm - 6:30 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 Mar 28, 2026 Time 10:00 pm - 11:30 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 Mar 30, 2026 Time 10:00 pm - 11:30 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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