NAMI FaithNet is an interfaith resource network of NAMI members, friends, clergy and congregations of all faith traditions who wish to encourage faith communities who are welcoming and supportive of persons and families living with mental illness.
NAMI Cook County North Suburban Board member Judy Graff, chair of the Program Committee and a Basics teacher, also serves as board secretary for the North/Northwest Suburban Task Force on Supportive Housing for Individuals with Mental Illness. Judy represented NAMI CCNS and the Housing Task Force at the 6th Annual...
May is Mental Health Month and how is Congress celebrating? By trying to decimate mental health coverage in America. This week, there is a vote expected in the House on the amended American Health Care Act (AHCA). If this bill passes, millions of Americans will lose mental health coverage or...
Run / Walk Kick-off event scheduled for Monday, August 14 at the Runners Edge in Wilmette Monday August 14, 6:30 p.m. This year’s event is in memory of beloved NAMI CCNS member Grant Nelson, food and drinks at Runner’s Edge, 1515 Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091. Located next to Fannie May....
* Click here for PDF * Sponsor and donate HERE! Register to walk/run HERE! Sponsorship Letter: It may surprise you to learn that an average of one of every five of the employees at your company/organization will experience a mental health disorder each year. In fact, the World Health Organization...
* Click here to download PDF * Developmental changes in adolescence are dramatic as the brain and body evolves. Deborah Taber, Administrative Director of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences for the Northshore University Medical System, will review how school demands, drug use, social media, and gender identity issues can create a mental health...
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 and criminal justice reform) on Dec.7th by an astounding vote of 94-5. This victory is because of the power of your voice,...
* Click here for printable PDF * NAMI CCNS Cordially Invites you to: “MINDFULNESS: Awareness, Attention, Compassion” December 12, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Journey Care 2050 Claire Ct, Glenview, IL 60025 Phone: (847) 467-7423
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 Week StigmaFree Partner Updates Did you catch FOX Sports yesterday? It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) and FOX Sports joins...
What about Social? Make sure to let your followers know that October 2-8 is Mental Illness Awareness Week! Help us in spreading awareness and spreading hope. #MIAW #stigmafree Share the images and messaging to raise awareness and start a conversation. Facebook Cover Image Facebook Timeline Image Twitter Cover Image Twitter...
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). S. 2680 will: Invest in mental health services and supports that are evidence-based, so people know they are getting care...
Click *here* to download your own copy of the 2016 NAMI Social Media Toolkit: Mental Health Month & Stigmafree OFFICIAL HASHTAGS #StigmaFree #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthReform NAMI SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NAMI/ Twitter – @NAMICommunicate Instagram – @NAMICommunicate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/NAMIvideo/ EDITORIAL CALENDAR & CONTENT (OVERVIEW) May 1-7 Take the Pledge May 8-14 Share May...
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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
5K Run (USATF Certified) and Walk 2016 Kickoff and Registration! Form your team or sign up as a individual/team runner or walker, virtual walker, or sponsor for NAMI CCNS 5K Run Walk 2016 to be held in Park Ridge at Washington School, 1500 Stewart Ave. Check in at 7:00 Run...