Mental Health Education | NAMI - Kane-South, DeKalb, and Kendall Counties

400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, IL 60506

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

Completed registration form, available on website

Application process

Call, email, or visit website for information

Fees

None

Service area

Kane County, IL
Dekalb County, IL
Kendall County, IL

Description

- NAMI Family to Family: Provides an 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. Program is also offered in Spanish.

- NAMI Peer to Peer: Provides an 8-week educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Program is also offered in Spanish.

- NAMI Basics: Provides a 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or who have already been diagnosed. Program is offered in a group setting so that attendees can connect with others face-to-face.

- NAMI Ending the Silence: Provides a presentation for middle and high school students. Symptoms of mental health conditions and resources to access when they are noted in peers and family members are provided. A recovery speaker shares their story. Students are asked to take action in ending the stigma regarding mental illness.

Providing organization

NAMI - Kane-South, DeKalb, and Kendall Counties

Offers mental health advocacy services and support groups.