National Alliance on Mental Illness
page printed from NAMI Springfield

NAMI Principles of Support

We will see the individual first, not the illness.

We recognize mental illnesses are brain disorders.

We aim for better coping skills.

We find strength in sharing experiences.

We reject stigma in ourselves and in others.

We won't judge anyone's pain as less than our own.

We forgive ourselves and reject guilt.

We embrace humor as healthy.

We accept we cannot resolve all problems.

We expect a better future in a realistic way.

We will never give up hope!

Meetings:

The 1st Saturday of every month ~ 1:00pm-3:00pm

The 3rd Wednesday of every month ~ 7:00pm-9:00pm

NAMI Connections meetings are held in a separate area of First Christian Church

on the same days and at the same times as the Individual and Family meetings

noted above.

All meetings are held at:

First Christian Church 700 South 6th Street Springfield IL

For more info please call 891-5570 (217 area)