NAMI CCNS https://www.namiccns.org/ Chicagoland Mental Health Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:55:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-fav-32x32.png NAMI CCNS https://www.namiccns.org/ 32 32 Maintaining a Positive Relationship with a Loved One Living with Mental Illness https://www.namiccns.org/maintaining-a-positive-relationship-with-a-loved-one-living-with-mental-illness/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:22:07 +0000 https://www.namiccns.org/?p=30419 When someone you love is living with a mental health condition, it’s natural to want to fix, correct, or protect. You want to ease their pain. You want to prevent mistakes. You want to make things better. But often, what … Continue reading →

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]]> Suicide Prevention Awareness | Top 5 Suicide Questions Answered https://www.namiccns.org/suicide-prevention-awareness-top-5-questions-answered-2/ https://www.namiccns.org/suicide-prevention-awareness-top-5-questions-answered-2/#respond Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:03:02 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=13972 There are many questions we ask ourselves about suicide.  The biggest question for families and loved ones left behind by someone who commits suicide is always, “WHY?” Why would they do that? How could I have prevented it?  The only … Continue reading →

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]]> https://www.namiccns.org/suicide-prevention-awareness-top-5-questions-answered-2/feed/ 0 2022 NAMI Annual Appeal https://www.namiccns.org/2022-nami-annual-appeal/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 03:17:45 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=21590 2022 is coming to a close, and what a year it’s been! We’re excited to offer many of our classes and events in person, and it’s been a delight to connect with friends old and new. At NAMI CCNS, helping … Continue reading →

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]]> How Mental Health Support Groups Can Encourage You in the Journey https://www.namiccns.org/how-mental-health-support-groups-can-encourage-you-in-the-journey/ https://www.namiccns.org/how-mental-health-support-groups-can-encourage-you-in-the-journey/#respond Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:41:40 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=18665 National Alliance on Mental Illness Support groups bring together people who are experiencing — or have experienced — similar challenges or experiences. Examples include: bereavement, caregiving, cancer diagnoses, or mental health issues in loved ones. Like a bridge between participants’ … Continue reading →

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]]> https://www.namiccns.org/how-mental-health-support-groups-can-encourage-you-in-the-journey/feed/ 0 2020 Annual Appeal & Annual Report https://www.namiccns.org/2020-nami-annual-report/ https://www.namiccns.org/2020-nami-annual-report/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:47:19 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=18547 Dear Friends, I hope this letter finds you and your loved ones well in these uncertain times. As we all learn to navigate this global pandemic, I hope you will find joy in the little ways you can inspire hope … Continue reading →

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