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Who We Are
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) for Livingston/McLean Counties is a self-help, nonprofit organization which serves the central Illinois region. An affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with neuro biological brain disorders.
PurposeOur purpose is to improve the lives of persons with mental illness and their families through awareness, education, support and advocacy.
Our Membership
Our Membership consists of family members, friends, professionals, and individuals recovering from a mental illness.
Meetings - members:
The Bloomington area
NAMI Family Support Group The NAMI Family Support Group will meet Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 1-2pm at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1617 East Emerson Street, Bloomington in Room 210. Park in the south parking lot off of Towanda Avenue and enter from the south doors.
Future meeting dates (same time and location)
June 8 - We will have a speaker - A registered dietian speaking on the topic "Eating for Brain Health."
July 13
August 17
September 14
October 12
November - No support group meeting
December - Christmas party
For those living near Pontiac, please contact John or Bonnie at (815) 842-1514 or Laura at 815-844-7392, if you would be interested in a support group in your area.
Support for people diagnosed with a mental illness and their adult familyOur principles of support:
1. We see the individual first, not the illness.
2. We recognize that mental illnesses are brain disorders.
3. We aim for better coping skills
4. We find strength in sharing experiences.
5. We reject stigma in ourselves and others.
6.We won't judge anyone's pain as less than our own.
7. We forgive ourselves and reject guilt.
8. We embrace humor as healthy.
9. We accept that we cannot resolve all problems.
10. We expect a better future in a realistic way.
11. We will never give up hope.
Just need to talk??
In a non-emergency situation, if you would like to talk to someone that has experienced a similar diagnosis in themselves or a family member, please feel free to contact us at (309) 287-9913 by 8:30 p.m.
What is mental illness: Mental illness facts
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