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Tell Congress To Stop Playing Political Football With Mental Health! #NAMI

Advocacy Action – Tell Congress To Stop Playing Political Football With Mental Health!

While Congress lets mental health reform legislation languish on the sidelines, millions of Americans struggle daily to get the mental health care they need. Congress should play like America’s team...

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Take Action on Advocacy Issues

Check out NAMI national for even more Advocacy Issues Advocate on Current Legislation Become an advocate and help influence positive policy reform in your community and across the country. Take Action...

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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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PEM May 2015 NAMI CCNS

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

Date Jul 7, 2026 Time 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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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Veterans Support Group | In-Person Tuesdays 6:30-7:30PM

Date Jul 7, 2026 Time 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Veterans Support Group | In-Person Tuesdays 6:30-7:30PM

About the Support Group This veteran’s support group is for all service members that have…

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

Date Jul 7, 2026 Time 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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

Date Jul 7, 2026 Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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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