NAMI Family Support Groups

For family members, caregivers, recovered consumers and concerned others of a person over 18 with severe mental illness

2nd Thursday of each month

Time:  6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Kenneth Young Center

1001 Rohlwing Rd

Elk Grove Village, IL

 Call:  (630)302-2530 for information

NEW

Beginning Friday March 5 2010

and every Friday thereafter

Time:  7:00 to 8:30 p.m

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

1650 Moonlake Blvd

Hoffman Estates, Il

Call: (847)352-6708 for information

Educational Opportunities

Family-toFamily:

Beginning September 14,2010

 A 12-week education course offered free to family members and caregivers of those with a mental illness. 

The class is taught by
NAMI trained facilitators and provides vital information.  It includes the latest information on current treatments, how to handle crisis situations, problem solving, family support and coping strategies.  Registration is required.

Call Jenny (630)289-0383 for information or to register for our next class.

In Our Own Voice:

 Your group or organization can schedule a dynamic presentation by local NAMI-trained volunteers who are recovered mental health consumers.  During the program our consumers bravely share their own personal experiences to  provide a better understanding of what it's like to live with mental illness.  The program covers many issues affecting persons with mental illness living is our communities.

Call:

Carol (847)352-6708 for more information or to schedule a presentation.