Fund our mental health work
While Chicagoans pride ourselves on our resilience, we all need and deserve access to equitable mental health care. When you give to NAMI Chicago, you help us directly support individuals in crisis, connect people with services, continue our advocacy and work toward mentally healthier futures.
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More ways to support NAMI Chicago
Non-cash giving
Contact Development Director Matt Boston at 312.477.3593 or matt@namichicago.org to explore these forms of giving.
Attend a fundraising event
NAMI Chicago’s fundraising events, including Light the Darkness and NAMIWalks, are a great way to support our work while connecting with like-minded community members.
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Keep up with NAMI Chicago on social media
Find relevant, up-to-date mental health resources on NAMI Chicago’s social accounts. You’ll hear about our latest news, policy action and more!
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Meet our mental health champions that will be honored at ✨ Light the Darkness🧡
We proudly honor the Dauten family, Alexa James, Makayla Gonsky, and Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, for their remarkable achievements and commitment to building stronger, healthier communities.
Join us in recognizing our 💡 Light the Darkness Honorees on Thursday, September 17 at The Geraghty.
🔗Link in bio to get tickets!
#LighttheDarkness #EndTheStigma #NAMIChicago
Looking for a fun way to connect with your 🫂 community this summer?
Join us for an afternoon of holistic family wellness! This all-ages community event brings together local organizations to explore every aspect of well-being, including 💚 mental, physical, emotional, and social wellness. Link 🔗in bio to register!
📅 Date: Monday, August 10th
🕒 Time: 3–5 p.m.
📍 Location: Northwestern Bronzeville Community Center
Bring your family, invite a friend, and spend an afternoon celebrating wellness together.
#NAMIChicago #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityActivation
Let’s make our voices heard. 📢
Evey Illinois family deserves access to affordable, quality care.
On the 61st anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare being signed into law, we come together to celebrate the programs that have transformed millions of lives, and to defend them from ongoing attacks.
Join organizations from across Illinois tomorrow at 10:00am at Federal Plaza as we stand together for Medicaid, Medicare, and accessible healthcare for all.
Link in bio 🔗 to sign up!
Meet Dr. Samuel Jackson, a street psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Rush University, Loyola University Chicago, and the University of Illinois Chicago. 🤝
Through his work, Dr. Jackson is helping expand access to mental health care by meeting people where they are and advocating for compassionate, community-based support.
Hear his thoughts on the importance of conversations like those at Beyond Crisis, and why every one of us has a role to play in creating a future where mental health is prioritized. 💚
Interested in joining the Beyond Crisis Coalition, sign up for our first virtual meeting on September 10 at 12pm by tapping the link in our bio.
#NAMIChicago #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #BeyondCrisis @rushuniversity @loyolachicago @thisisuic
We are excited to announce that Jasmine Watkins, our Chief Program Officer has joined the Leadership Greater Chicago Signature Fellows Program Class of 2027!
This prestigious program brings together leaders from across the Chicago region to strengthen collaboration, expand their impact, and help shape a more equitable future. We are incredibly proud to see Jasmine recognized for her leadership and look forward to the meaningful contributions she will continue to make both within NAMI Chicago and throughout our community.
Congratulations, Jasmine! 👏🌟
#NAMIChicago #LeadGreat #LGCActivate @LGC_Chicago
