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Senate passed H.R. 34 (mental health and criminal justice reform)

CEL-E-BRATE GOOD TIMES... COME ON! If you happened to listen closely enough, you might have heard our cheering just outside of DC as the Senate passed H.R. 34 (mental health...

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Advocacy

Be Stigma-Free – A NAMI National feature

Here’s this month’s list of Stigmafree strides: 1. Share Your Story 2. Encourage your community to take part in National Depression Screening Day 3. Raise awareness for Mental Illness Awareness...

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Advocacy

The suicide rate is at a 30-year high. You can help.

117 people die every single day by suicide in America. You can help stop this epidemic. Contact your Senators. Demand a vote on the Mental Health Reform Act (S. 2680)....

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NAMI national

NAMI Now – February 2017 News

* Click here for NAMI National February 2017 News *   * NAMI Now – February 2017 News *    

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Housing

North Suburban Housing Wait List Opening

On  October 4, 2016, The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) will begin accepting pre-applications for one (1) bedroom standard and (1) bedroom Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard units (UFAS) at the...

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FaithNet

FaithNet National Day of Prayer Campaign – 2016 Week 1 – Did you know?

Did you know? In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October's Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of  NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness....

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Advocacy

WBEZ News – Trading Parental Custody For Mental Health Care

WBEZ News - Excruciating Choice: Trading Parental Custody For Mental Health Care WBEZ story on parents of children with serious mental illness https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/excruciating-choice-trading-parental-custody-for-mental-health-care/f95bf45f-f284-4909-adb9-812ae2ef73a9?utm_source=url&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Web-Share

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Advocacy

Wilmette police tout mental health training in light of Sinead O’Connor incident

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Education Meeting

Fostering Family Resilience – PIECING IT ALL TOGETHER (PIAT)

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Education Meeting

Housing for Individuals Living with Mental Illness – a Discussion

* Click here for PDF download * NAMI CCNS Cordially Invites You To: Housing for Individuals Living with Mental Illness, Needs and Resources - a Discussion Learn about types of housing...

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Advocacy

Because Mental Illness Doesn’t Take A Snow Day – Contact Congress Today!

Because Mental Illness Doesn’t Take A Snow Day Congress may have come to a standstill because of 2 feet of snow, but mental illness doesn’t stop for a snow day....

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Advocacy

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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