Services: Support and Education

​​​NAMI CONNECTION

NAMI Connection meetings are peer led small group meetings facilitated by NAMI trained leaders. Participants talk about the challenges they face, and brainstorm solutions when necessary based on shared group experience. These meetings are a safe place where people diagnosed with a mental illness can find empathy and understanding, and an outlet to express themselves.


Meetings:​​

1st and 3rd Sunday from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at


Kenneth Young Drop-In Center  

1585 W. Dempster Street, Suite 110

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

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Call Tom at 847-209-8005 ​for more information.


NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT

NAMI Family Support is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. The hallmark of this group is leveragin the collective knowledge and experience of other participants.


Meetings:


Every fourth Tuesday of every month from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. at


Kenneth Young Center 

1001 Rohlwing Road

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007


No sign up necessary.  You can just show up. Call Barb at 847-431-8745 with any questions.


NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION

NAMI Family to Family is an eight week class held periodically to help family members, caregivers and loved ones understand their diagnosed loved ones and develop coping skills to deal with their unique family situations.  Please call Barb at 847-431-8745