MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | NAMI - KANE-SOUTH, DEKALB, AND KENDALL COUNTIES

- 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.

Physical Address

400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, IL 60506

Hours

Weekdays, weeknights, and some weekends - call for information

Application process

Call, email, or visit website for information

Fee

None

Required documents

Completed registration form, available on website

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

Kendall County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois Dekalb County, Illinois

Agency info

NAMI - KANE-SOUTH, DEKALB, AND KENDALL COUNTIES

Offers mental health advocacy services and support groups.