Events

Events & community

Find support, connect with others, and take action through events across Chicago.

Find an event near you

Explore upcoming events hosted by NAMI Chicago. From support groups and trainings to community events and advocacy opportunities, there are many ways to get involved.

Use the filters to find what’s right for you.

Calendars
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The Stories of Our Lives: Virtual Short Story Group
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In-Person Peer Support Group
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25th Ward Health Summit
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The Stories of Our Lives: Virtual Short Story Group
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In-Person Wellness Support Group
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In-Person Peer Support Group
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Virtual Peer Support Group: Weds.
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8th Ward Call to Action Event
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Virtual Family Support Group: Evening
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LGBTQ+ Virtual Peer Support Group
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Virtual Peer Support Group: Fri.
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Marshall Square Resource Fair
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EDDR Health Fair, Shine Bright Community Center
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The Stories of Our Lives: Virtual Short Story Group
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In-Person Peer Support Group
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Virtual Peer Support Group: Weds.
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Virtual Family Support Group: Daytime
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All-day
Juneteenth: NAMI Chicago Office Closed
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Virtual Peer Support Group: Fri.
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St. Mark United Methodist Church Community Wellness Fair
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The Stories of Our Lives: Virtual Short Story Group
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In-Person Wellness Support Group
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In-Person Peer Support Group
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Virtual Peer Support Group: Weds.
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Virtual Family Support Group: Evening
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LGBTQ+ Virtual Peer Support Group
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Virtual Peer Support Group: Fri.
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The Stories of Our Lives: Virtual Short Story Group
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In-Person Peer Support Group
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Virtual Peer Support Group: Weds.
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Virtual Family Support Group: Daytime
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Virtual Peer Support Group: Fri.
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Invite us to your event

Want to show up for mental health in your community? Invite NAMI Chicago to your event. We can table at community events, lead trainings or presentations, and participate in panels or conversations about mental health. Submit a request and our team will follow up.

Signature events

Join us throughout the year

Light the Darkness

NAMI Chicago’s annual gala convenes leading voices in mental health across the city, including advocates, policymakers, providers, and community leaders. Join us for an evening that brings visibility to the challenges people are facing, elevates critical conversations, and raises the funding needed to support this work across Chicago.

NAMIWalks Chicago

Our largest community event of the year. Walk with us, build a team, and take action for mental health alongside hundreds from across the city. Each year, individuals, families, and organizations come together to raise awareness, share their stories, and show up for one another.

Partner with us to support mental health

We partner with organizations across Chicago, including sports teams, companies, and community groups, to raise awareness and support for mental health.

Start a fundraiser

Create your own fundraiser to support mental health in Chicago. Whether you’re organizing an event or rallying your network, your effort helps expand access to care and support across our community.

In the community

Our team is out across Chicago every week. You may see us at neighborhood events, schools, workplaces, and community gatherings connecting people to support and resources.