NAMI Champaign

NAMI Champaign The official page for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Champaign County (IL)

NAMI Champaign is a non-profit organization purposed to:
1) Improve the quality of life for our relatives who suffer from brain disorders (mental illness).

2) Provide a forum where parents, spouses, siblings, adult offspring and friends of individuals with brain disorders (mental illness) may share experiences and give emotional support to one another.

3) Protect the rights and promote the welfare, comfort and well-being of individuals with brain disorders (mental illness), particularly those who are too ill to speak for themselves.

4) To encourage and assist in the development of improved treatment, housing, care, and employment for individuals with brain disorders (mental illness).

5) Foster the advancement of research leading to more effective treatment of brain disorders (mental illness).

6) Work for an enlightened and more sympathetic public understanding of mental illness with the hope of diminishing the stigma and discrimination associated with the biological brain disorders.

7) Undertake any activity that future experience may indicate is of benefit to individuals with brain disorders (mental illness) and their families including the encouragement of membership in the organization by local groups or at large members.

Looking for support with your mental health? Take the first step and connect with a NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine vol...
01/09/2026

Looking for support with your mental health? Take the first step and connect with a NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine volunteer today.

More than 4 in 10 youth felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021, and 1 out of 3 students experienced poor mental health.

Text "Friend" to 62640
Chat at nami.org/help
Call 1-800-950-6264

NAMI national Helpline Hours are Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET (9 am - 9 pm CT)

Learn More: https://namichampaign.org/teens-%26-ya-helplin

Upcoming Family Support Groups for Champaign County and surrounding area. We welcome Adults (ages 18+) family and friend...
01/02/2026

Upcoming Family Support Groups for Champaign County and surrounding area. We welcome Adults (ages 18+) family and friends of loved ones with mental health conditions to join us in-person.

Our Champaign-Urbana Family Support Group meets in-person:

Every second Thurs from 6:30-8:00pm,
At OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Auditorium A, 1400 W Park St, Urbana

By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can:

- Gain hope and develop supportive relationships
- Allow your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for help with your personal situation
- Become more empathic, be a part of a productive discussion and a sense of community
- Benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength
Empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space
You are welcome to sign up for more than one meeting at a time.

Visit NAMIChampaign.org learn more.

EVENT CANCELLED: Due to snow and for the safety of those planning to attend, NAMI Champaign has decided to Cancel the Ho...
12/14/2025

EVENT CANCELLED: Due to snow and for the safety of those planning to attend, NAMI Champaign has decided to Cancel the Holiday Party event for this afternoon (12/14/2025).

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Please subscribe to our newsletter through www.NAMIChampaign.org for more details and when/if rescheduling is announced.

RSVP and Join NAMI Champaign at our Annual Holiday party this December. Sunday, December 14th from 2-4pm Stone Creek Chu...
12/03/2025

RSVP and Join NAMI Champaign at our Annual Holiday party this December.

Sunday, December 14th from 2-4pm Stone Creek Church, 2502 S Race St (corner of Race & Windsor Ave), Urbana

During our Party we'll do some games/crafts, some snacking, some singing, more snacking, and everyone will get a chance to fill some Holiday Care bags--another annual tradition! This year we plan to fill 100 Holiday Care Bags that will be delivered to four separate mental health units of hospitals/facilities-- in C-U, Mattoon, & the VA hospital in Danville--for those individuals who are in crisis and will not be home for the Holidays.

Donations are welcome, please view our list of item to be included in the Holiday Care Bags!

This is a cost-free event, and we welcome our community, agency partners, and loved ones to join us for this fun afternoon.

To view the donation list, please see our sign-up genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AADA82EABFBC52-60008875-nami

11/25/2025
We'll have a panel of speakers from NAMI, Vermilion Co Mental Health Board, CrossPoint Human Services and Aunt Martha's ...
11/12/2025

We'll have a panel of speakers from NAMI, Vermilion Co Mental Health Board, CrossPoint Human Services and Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness to talk about mental health & wellness resources for all ages in the community.

Join us for a time of sharing resources and ideas with other family members, caregivers, organizations, first responders and anyone who is looking for and needing mental health & wellness services in Vermilion County.

We'll provide some snacks, hot & cold drinks, and our support as we spend an informative hour packed full of 'who, what, when & where' to go for your specific mental health & wellness needs.

Visit our website www.NAMIChampaign.org
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Register here: https://tinyurl.com/NAMI-CommEd-RegForm

We want to thank those who joined us for our October NAMI Champaign Community Education event about the 988 crisis line ...
10/21/2025

We want to thank those who joined us for our October NAMI Champaign Community Education event about the 988 crisis line and updates, presented by Elizabeth Miner from Roscrance.

988 Lifeline is a 24/7/365 service that connects people in need of support with counselors.

Join NAMI this in the global movement to create stronger, more compassionate communities. Learn more: nami.org/MIAW
10/10/2025

Join NAMI this in the global movement to create stronger, more compassionate communities. Learn more: nami.org/MIAW

Mental health journeys are better together. 💙 This , join in supporting mental health + building stronger communities....
10/07/2025

Mental health journeys are better together. 💙 This , join in supporting mental health + building stronger communities. Learn more: nami.org/MIAW

You don't have to be a member to join a NAMI Champaign facilitated Support Group. Visit our website to learn more about ...
10/06/2025

You don't have to be a member to join a NAMI Champaign facilitated Support Group.

Visit our website to learn more about upcoming NAMI Support Groups: www.NAMIChampaign.org

Join us at Hessel Park this Sunday, October 5th, 2025."..because of this awesome opportunity that we are a local mental ...
10/03/2025

Join us at Hessel Park this Sunday, October 5th, 2025.

"..because of this awesome opportunity that we are a local mental health organization that has been (in a small way) collaborating with the 2 day Mental Health Conference with the Univ of IL's School of Social Work.. this was/is an excellent opportunity for our local organization to think more globally with our Walking. In fact over 1/3 of the walkers are local community members--another great way to get them involved with our classes, Family Support Group, events, volunteering--it is a win-win. Does it change our belief? No--it only broadens our views of several main areas of mental health..." - Carolyn Thompson, NAMI Champaign President.

Join us at Hessel Park this Sunday, October 5th. "..because of this awesome opportunity that we are a local mental healt...
10/03/2025

Join us at Hessel Park this Sunday, October 5th.

"..because of this awesome opportunity that we are a local mental health organization that has been (in a small way) collaborating with the 2 day Mental Health Conference with the Univ of IL's School of Social Work.. this was/is an excellent opportunity for our local organization to think more globally with our Walking. In fact over 1/3 of the walkers are local community members--another great way to get them involved with our classes, Family Support Group, events, volunteering--it is a win-win. Does it change our belief? No--it only broadens our views of several main areas of mental health..." - Carolyn Thompson, NAMI Champaign President.

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NAMI Champaign is a non-profit organization purposed to: 1) Improve the quality of life for our relatives who suffer from brain disorders (mental illness). 2) Provide a forum where parents, spouses, siblings, adult offspring and friends of individuals with brain disorders (mental illness) may share experiences and give emotional support to one another. 3) Protect the rights and promote the welfare, comfort and well-being of individuals with brain disorders (mental illness), particularly those who are too ill to speak for themselves. 4) Encourage and assist in the development of improved treatment, housing, care, and employment for individuals with brain disorders (mental illness).

5) Foster the advancement of research leading to more effective treatment of brain disorders (mental illness). 6) Work for an enlightened and more sympathetic public understanding of mental illness with the hope of diminishing the stigma and discrimination associated with the biological brain disorders. 7) Undertake any activity that future experience may indicate is of benefit to individuals with brain disorders (mental illness) and their families including the encouragement of membership in the organization by local groups or at large members.