NAMI Spring Gala 2026

Celebrating its 19th year, the 2025 NAMI CCNS Gala is one of the most notable events in the Chicagoland. The NAMI CCNS Gala has raised more than $1.9 million to help fund NAMI CCNS’s core mental health programs, courses and support groups.

NAMI CCNS Spring Gala 2026

Racing for Hope

A Night of Help & Healing

May 2nd, 2026
Sunset Ridge Country Club

The evening supports NAMI CCNS’s work in 19 communities across the North Suburban Chicago area. Join us for a night of conversations that break barriers and stigma-fighting advocacy as we bring Hope, Health, and Healing to our community.

Event Details

Location:
Sunset Ridge Country Club
2100 Sunset Ridge Road
Northfield, IL 60093

Theme:
152nd Kentucky Derby Inspired

Evening Schedule

Registration
4:45 PM
Cocktails
5:00 – 6:00 PM
152nd Kentucky Derby
5:57 PM
Program and Dinner
6:00 – 8:00 PM

TICKET SALES ARE OPENING SOON!

Attendance and support at this event mean the world to us. While we wait for ticket sales to open, you can still support our mission through donations.

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Upcoming | Events, Classes & Support Groups

Calendar

ONLINE

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

Date Mar 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 16, 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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