NAMI Illinois

11/14/2025

Let’s Stay Connected! 

We love sharing stories of hope, resilience and healing and we want you to be part of the conversation! Follow NAMI Illinois on social media (and the web at namiillinois.org) to get the latest updates, events, resources, and more.

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Hit that follow button, like, share, and tag NAMI Illinois ... let's keep building a community that is .

11/13/2025

Are you familiar with NAMI’s history? It all started with two mothers….💙

Inspired by the NAMI mission? Donate today to DOUBLE your impact. All donations made through the end of the year will be MATCHED!

Visit namiillinois.org/donate

11/12/2025

💙 At NAMI Illinois, we’re working every day toward a future where mental health conditions never stand in the way of someone’s potential.

Through support, education, and advocacy, we’re helping individuals and families across Illinois find hope and healing — and in 2024 alone, our programs reached more than 90,000 residents in need.

We believe in a world where early diagnosis, effective intervention, and compassionate care make recovery possible — and someday, where prevention or even a cure becomes reality. 🌟

💬 Read more from Calynn Lawrence, NAMI Illinois Board Member and CEO/Founder of Calynn Communications & Creative, in her inspiring blog: namiillinois.org/5-reasons-to-donate-to-nami-illinois-from-whats-good-weekly

11/11/2025

On behalf of everyone at NAMI Illinois, we offer our sincere thanks to those who have served our country. We wish you a happy and greatly appreciate your commitment to our nation.

11/10/2025

This season, hope has the power to grow — and you can help it flourish. 💙

Now through the end of the year, every dollar you give to NAMI Illinois will be matched by our Board of Directors, doubling your impact for families, education, and advocacy across our state.

Your gift fuels programs that connect people to care, support recovery, and amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

💛 Together, we can build a future where no one struggles alone — where compassion replaces stigma.

✨ Give today and make twice the difference: namiillinois.org/donate

11/10/2025

November NAMI Illinois Community Webinar – Registration OPEN!

Join us for a FREE 1-hour session designed for members, volunteers, and anyone in the community. Learn practical tips, connect with others, and strengthen your skills—all in one hour!

📄 Check out the flier for details.

Questions? Email Christa@namiillinois.org

Sign up today at tinyurl.com/NAMIILNovCW

11/07/2025

It's okay not to be okay ... visit namiillinois.org if your brain needs a little boost. We have a lot of information, support and resources for you.

11/06/2025

Mental health affects us all—our families, our friends, our communities. 💛

That’s why NAMI Illinois’ Tony Ohlhausen and NAMI Chicago’s Jim Poole are joining Rep. Lindsey LaPointe at Sista Afya Community Care's 2025 Mental Health Impact Summit, Nov. 13–14. Together, they’ll share insights, and advocacy to help shape policies that truly support people living with mental health conditions.

Whether in person or virtually, this is your chance to connect with leaders, earn 10 CEUs, and be part of a movement that gives voice to those too often unheard. Every conversation matters. Every connection matters. Every action matters.

Be part of the change. 💙
Register today:

Join us for our Mental Health Impact Summit in November!

11/06/2025

Come for the firelight, stay for the community and help us spark change for mental health across Illinois.

It's the perfect time of the year for a cozy fireside chat with NAMI Illinois. It's a wonderful way to round out your weekend.

Visit doityourway.nami.org/campaigns/Spark-Change for more information and to register, or scan the QR code.

11/05/2025

In the final hours of the fall veto session, our Illinois legislators came through with a “yes” vote for mental health parity!

Once signed by the Governor, HB 1085 will expand access to mental health treatment in our state, overwhelmingly passed.

Thank you to our partners on the Healthy Minds Healthy Lives Coalition and many NAMI supporters for their work in ensuring this bill passed. We are proud to work with legislative champions who continue to expand access to mental health treatment and supports across Illinois.

The historic legislation addresses the root cause of a critical access issue – low reimbursement rates driving providers out of network. Far too many Illinoisans cannot find a therapist or psychiatrist who accepts private insurance because of this problem. HB1085 fixes this for plans regulated by the state by requiring private insurers to pay fair, equitable rates for mental health care.

11/05/2025

💚Did you know? All donations made to NAMI Illinois through the end of the year will be MATCHED!

Every contribution helps expand free mental health education, advocacy, and support programs across Illinois.

Would you consider donating today to double your impact? Visit namiillinois.org/donate

11/05/2025

This week is recognized annually as Stress Awareness Week, with this year's theme focusing on "Turn Awareness into Action."

NAMI Illinois' very own new Board member, Dr. Calynn Lawrence of The Holistic Healing Source for Marginalized Society, shared free and low-cost stress-reducing measures on her blog, and we're happy to share this with you: holistichealingsource.org/2025/06/free-and-low-cost-methods-to-reduce.html