National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Education - Support - Advocacy

NAMI Northern Illinois is a grass-roots self-help, non-profit organization of the Northern Illinois region. Affiliated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and NAMI Illinois. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with severe mental illness and their families through education, support, and advocacy.

Upcoming Events

National Mental Illness Awareness Week

In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first week of October as "Mental Illness Awareness Week" (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since 1990, mental health advocates across the country have joined together during the first week of October to celebrate. Real recovery from mental illness requires community action, understanding and teamwork. Recovery is possible because of improved science, better community supports and reduced stigma. But significant barriers still exist. Services are at risk, insurance can be insufficient and stigma, though less today than when MIAW was founded, is still prevalent.

Proceeds from items bought from MIAW_Rockford will be donated to Mental Health services in Rockford, IL. (Amount donated varies by item - Click here to support MIAW)

Membership

Individuals who are affected by mental illness, as well as their family and friends are welcome to join NAMI Northern Illinois.  If you are interested in becoming a member please contact membership chairman, Bev Capone at 815-962-8630. 

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