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No one actually feels normal. Mental health is messy, complicated, and different for everyone. And that’s OK. NAMI Chicago is here for you.
Moving Chicago beyond crisis
Find the support that’s right for you
Whatever your situation, NAMI Chicago can help you find the right support, resources, and next steps.
Navigating the mental health system
Finding care, understanding your options, and knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. We’ve pulled together information to help you navigate mental health treatment, types of providers, insurance, legal processes, and support services across Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Advocating for a mental health system that works for everyone
In Cook County, nearly 1 in 4 people (more than 1.2 million), need behavioral health support. Yet over 400,000 are not getting the care they need.
Too many people are still falling through the cracks due to gaps in access, workforce shortages, and a fragmented system that leaves people without support when they need it most.
NAMI Chicago is working to change that. We advocate for policies that expand access to care, strengthen the crisis response, and build a more connected, community-based mental health system.
Breaking down barriers to mental health care for everyone
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988 Crisis Lifeline
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Classes, Presentations + Trainings
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Care Coordination
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NAMI Chicago Helpline
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NAMI Chicago offers free support groups for adults living with mental health conditions and for family members, friends, and caregivers supporting someone on their mental health journey.
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Every story can spark change. ⚡
Join NAMI Smarts for Advocacy: Reimagine Crisis, a 90-minute interactive virtual workshop where you`ll learn how to turn your lived experience with the mental health crisis system into meaningful grassroots advocacy.
Whether you`ve navigated the mental health crisis system yourself or want to be part of creating change, this workshop is for you.
🗓️ August 5 at 12 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
Register today through the 🔗 link in our bio!
#NAMIChicago #NAMISmarts #MentalHealthAdvocacy
We`re still reflecting on all the meaningful conversations from the ✨💙 Beyond Crisis Summit.
The work doesn`t stop here. We hope you`ll join us for ✨Light the Darkness, NAMI Chicago`s annual gala, as we continue building hope, celebrating our community, and raising critical funds for mental health care across Chicago. 💚
The coalition and advocacy work we began at the Summit is fueled by our fundraising efforts like Light the Darkness.
Whether you joined us at the summit or have been looking for a way to get involved, we`d love to see you there. Together, we can continue creating a future where no one has to face mental health challenges alone.
🎟️ Link in bio to get tickets!
#NAMIChicago #LightTheDarkness #MentalHealthMatters
🎉The Beyond Crisis Summit set the standard!
On Thursday, July 9, we welcomed hundreds of behavioral health leaders, experts, providers, policymakers, funders, advocates, and people with lived experience for the inaugural Beyond Crisis Summit at the new Obama Presidential Center, Home Court.
Together, we heard powerful stories of resilience, hope, and recovery from our panelists 💙, engaged in breakout sessions on evidence-based practices and innovative care models, and closed the evening with a collaborative tabletop exercise to turn our collective ideas into action.
We are a step closer to building a more sustainable, compassionate, and coordinated community-based system of care.
THANK YOU to everyone who joined us in shaping the future of behavioral health. We`ve seen an unbelievable response following the Beyond Crisis Summit. This is just the beginning!
Still 🔋energized from the Beyond Crisis Summit? Join the first Beyond Crisis Coalition virtual meeting on September 10 at 12 pm. 🔗 Link in bio to sign up!
#BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthMatters #BeyondCrisisSummit #NAMIChicago
Growing older doesn`t mean facing life`s challenges alone. 💚
Mental health matters at every age, and support is always available. If you or someone you know needs help, NAMI Chicago is here for you.
📞 NAMI Chicago Helpline: 833-626-4244
#MentalHealthMatters #OlderAdults #NAMIChicago #MentalHealthSupport
When people feel seen, healing becomes possible. 🌱
This Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 💚, we recognize that every mental health journey is different. Culture, community, and lived experiences all shape how we care for ourselves and one another.
Together, we can create spaces where everyone feels heard, understood, and supported. Every person deserves access to compassionate mental health care and the confidence to reach out when they need it. 🤝
#MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthForAll #NAMIChicago
