Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness Cook County North Suburban and other NAMI Affiliates statewide to raise awareness and remove the stigma surrounding mental health! Every ticket helps raise money! Can’t make the event? Consider purchasing tickets and the Wolves will donate them to a local youth-based organization. You...
This is a non-traditional therapeutic experience to discover what connecting with horses does for an array of challenges including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and grief or loss. Equestrian Connection Flyer Download WINTER Session times: Mondays, 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. 1/13 – 3/2 Self Care, Register by 1/6/20 SPRING Session times: Mondays, 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. 3/30 –...
In this free presentation, Jeffrey Rabin explains the different Social Security Disability law and programs, how Social Security analyzes claims and how to prepare so that the strongest case possible is made to the Social Security Administration. Learn more about: The application process Practical hints How to deal with the...
NAMI Cook County North Suburban Annual Meeting Join us for our 2019 NAMI CCNS Annual meeting as we take a look back at all that all we’ve accomplished together, future goals and memories. During the Annual Meeting we will discuss the many wonderful classes and programs presented this year and...
Walk with NAMI CCNS, build awareness and end mental health stigma. This kick-off event is free to anyone who wants to create a NAMIWalks/Runs fundraising team. Attendees will learn about the event and the many opportunities to participate, have fun and give back. Monday, July 29, 6:00-7: 00 pm at...
When a person with mental illness or addictions is no longer with us, it’s natural to grieve. Through the Grief and Support group, participants find healthy ways of remembering and honoring that someone you care about. You will find a community of others who understand your pain, and like you,...
RACE RESULTS Check out the results! RACE RESULTS 2019 NAMI CCNS RUN/WALK SPONSORS Welcome!As NAMIWalks celebrates its 17th anniversary, we invite you to take part in NAMI’s largest and most successful mental health awareness and fundraising event in the country! When you walk with NAMI, you join the movement to...
Change is inevitable. We can choose how we respond. Our choices bring a chance for something new. Come join others to share stories of courage, challenge, patience and perseverance. What is Faithnet? NAMI FaithNet is a resource network of NAMI members, friends, clergy and congregations of all faith traditions who...
Join EQUESTRIAN CONNECTION and NAMI Cook County Suburban, for a non-mounted Equine Facilitated Therapy group, and discover the power of the human+horse connection, and its ability to help manage some of life’s emotional challenges. Complex Truama Therapy Complex trauma is described by psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Christine Courtois, as...
Caroline Kettlewell, author of the memoir Skin Game shares how from age 12 until her 20s, she found relief from anxiety by cutting herself. Caroline will speak about her experience and how she found healthy ways to cope. Join us for an amazing night with a spectacular author!