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Need help? 

In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to find a NAMI Connection Group near you.

 

What is NAMI Connection?

A Vital Link to Your Community And A Key to Your Recovery  

Too often, mental illness is an isolating experience, accompanied by profound anxiety.  For those diagnosed with a mental illness, talking with someone to share coping strategies and insights, as well as problems and concerns, can be an important link in the path to recovery.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for people living with mental illness that is expanding in communities throughout the country.  These groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope.

NAMI Connection offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness.  Each group:

Meets weekly for 90 minutes

Is offered free of charge

Follows a flexible structure without an educational format

There is no need to register - just come when you feel like  you need someone to talk to.

The groups are led by trained individuals who are in recovery themselves.  They understand your daily challenges and can offer you encouragement and support.  All groups are confidential - you can share as much or as little personal information as you wish.

Learn more about NAMI Connection visit www.nami.org/connection

 

 

 

Locations in Illinois:

 

 

MONDAYS

Mondays: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Family Service Of McHenry County

4100 Veterans Pkwy

McHenry, Illinois 60050

Contact Susan at 815.344.8300

 

Mondays: 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Beth Emet Synagogue

Pearlman Room

1224 Dempster

Evanston, Illinois

 

Mondays:  5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Riverside Medical Center

375 N. Wall

Main Hospital South Entrance

Meeting Room A (across from the cafeteria)

Kankakee, Illinois

Contact Virginia at 312-206-2877

 

Mondays: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health

3436 N. Kennicott

Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

NAMI Northwest Suburban - 847-899-0195

 

 

 

TUESDAYS

 Tuesdays: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.  

VA Medical Center

2401 W. Main

Marion, Illinois 62959

618-694-4059

Tuesdays: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.  

Kenneth Young Center 

PSR Group Room 1

1001  Rohlwing Rd. 

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

224-653-9878

nami.connection@comcast.net 

 

 

WEDNESDAYS

 

Wednesday: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. 

McHenry County Mental Health Board Building

620 Dakota Street 

Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012

 

Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.   

Thresholds

12145 South Western Avenue

Blue Island, Illinois   60406

 

 

Wednesdays: 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. 

Chestnut Health Systems

12 N 64th St.

Belleville, IL 62223

Contact: Geri, 217-960-4536  

 

Wednesdays: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Illinois Center Healthcare

3111 Williamson County Parkway

Marion, Illinois 62959

618-694-4059

 

Wednesdays:  6:30-8:00pm

Provena Mercy Hospital

Behavioral Health Bldg

1325 N Highland Ave

Voris Conference Room

Aurora, IL 60506

Contact NAMI DKK: 630-896-6264 

1st. & 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

815 S. State Street  NEW LOCATION

Freeport, Illinois 61032

For additional information contact Sam or Rosemary Havens at 815-821-1581

 

 

3rd. Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

First Christian Church

700 S. 6th Street

Springfield, Illinois

 

  Wednesdays: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Central DuPage Hospital

Behavioral Health Services Building

27W350 W High Lake Road

Winfield, Illinois

 

 

 

THURSDAYS

 

 

Thursdays: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Cornerstone Place

250 S. Lewis Lane

Carbondale, Illinois 62901

Contact Gloria 618-713-0175

 

Thursdays: 2:00 to 3:30pm

Association for Individual Development

  1230 N. Highland

   Aurora, IL  60506

Contact NAMI-DKK, at 630-896-6365

 

3rd Thursday of every month from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Methodist Hospital-Cafe 3 (4th Floor in cafeteria)

221 N. E. Oak Ave.

Peoria, IL 62636 

Contact John: 309-673-0895 or Eymarde: 309-264-5525 

 

 

Thursday's: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Northwest Community Hospital

Mental Health Network Building

2nd floor

901 Kirchoff

Arlington Heights , IL

Contact Nora at 847-899-6264

 

Thursdays: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  

Good Samaritan Hospital

North Pavilion/Building 4

Basement Level

Cancer Care Center Conference Room

3815 Highland Ave.

Downers Grove, Illinois

 

 

 

FRIDAYS

 

Fridays: 2:00 to 3:30 pm

Centegra Behavioral Health

527 W. South Street

Woodstock, Illinois 60098

Contact Susan 815-344-8300

Use South Street Entrance-Atrium Room

 

Fridays: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

310 S. University

Carbondale, Illinois 62901

Contact Gloria 618-713-0175

 

Fridays: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  CANCELLED

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

 

Fridays: 2:00 to 3:30

Vera French Manor Community Room

215 E. 37th Street

Davenport, Iowa 52803

Contact Alice at 563-323-7453

or

NAMI Scott County Iowa Office

562-322-8870

 

 

SATURDAYS

 

3rd Saturday: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. 

MacNeal Hospital

3249 S. Oak Park Ave. 

Room A1

Berwyn, Illinois

 

Saturdays: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.    

 NAMI Metro Suburban Drop-In Center

816 Harrison Street

Oak Park, Illinois

 

1st Saturday of every month from 1:00  to 2:30 p.m.

First Christian Church

700 S. 6th Street

Springfield, Illinois 

 

Saturdays: 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. 

Lutheran General Hospital 

1775 Dempster 

Park Ridge, Illinois

  

SUNDAYS

 

4th Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

MacNeal Hospital

3249 S. Oak Park Ave. 

Room A1

Berwyn, Illinois

 

 

 

 

Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

Or visit http://veteranscrisisline.net/ 

Confidential help for Veterans and their families