NAMI Will-Grundy

01/29/2026

‼️ NAMI Illinois to offer NAMI Homefront virtually. ‼️

This 6-week education program is designed for families, caregivers and friends (ages 18+) of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.

Recovery is a journey and there is hope for all people affected by mental health conditions.

This program provides the opportunity for mutual support and shared positive impact. You will experience compassion and reinforcement from people who relate to your experiences. Through your participation, you have the chance to help others grow.NAMI Homefront teaches you:

✅️ Strategies to care for yourself, including managing your stress
✅️ How to support your family member with compassion
✅️ Ways to identify and access federal, state and local services
✅️ Where to find information about the latest research and information on mental health, including posttraumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression and substance use
✅️ Current treatments and evidence-based therapies
✅️ Tactics to navigate the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
✅️ Crisis management, problem solving and effective communication

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Registration is open for NAMI Homefront.

NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-week education program for any adult with a loved one who is an active-duty service member or veteran experiencing a mental health condition. The program provides education, practical skills, and connection with others who understand military family life. Classes are free.

Program details:
• Wednesdays, February 4–March 11
• 6:30–8:30 PM
• Virtual

Registration and interviews are completed on a first come, first served basis until the class is full.

Apply here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-i4MiZ6aBk-YawvVZu_MvptHlaZhHUVAisBVVppI6ZVUNDJBOUJFQTZMVDRTUkpSN05KT0xJRlVUWS4u

01/27/2026

Last fall, NAMI Will-Grundy was selected as one of the beneficiaries for the inaugural Out of the Black 5K Sunset Walk/Run in Plainfield, which hosted more than 100 participants with food provided by Moe Joe's.

Yesterday we gathered with community partners at AllenForce and Plainfield Township - Illinois to learn more about opportunities for collaboration.

Thanks for your support!

01/25/2026

📣Here's What's Happening the Week of January 25th, 2026, at NAMI Will-Grundy!

💙All groups are confidential, free, and a safe place to talk with others who have been there.
💚Connection Support is a recovery support group program for adults living with a mental health condition.
💙Family Support is for those who love and care for someone living with a mental health condition.

* Sunday, January 25th- Connection Support on Zoom at 6:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

* Monday, January. 26th- Office Hours with Crystal from 10:00am-3:00pm at the NAMI Will-Grundy Office located at 2000 Glenwood Ave., LL-100 in Joliet. Come chat with Crystal about our services, accessing our website or social media, logging onto Zoom for our virtual groups, or any other topic.

* Monday, January 26th- Connection & Family Support Groups from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 1015 Winthrop Avenue in Joliet.

* Tuesday, January 27th- Connection Support Group from 2:00pm-3:30pm at the Orland Park Living Room located at 16514 106th Court in Orland Park. This is a hybrid group. Please call 708.981.3370 for the Zoom link.

* Wednesday, January 28th- Family Support from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Orland Park Living Room located at 16514 106th Court in Orland Park. This is a hybrid group. Please call 708.981.3370 for the Zoom link.

*Sunday, February 1st- Connection Support on Zoom at 6:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

Please join us this week!

01/25/2026

Due to the inclement weather, in-person Connection & Family Support Groups in Bolingbrook tonight are canceled. Please stay safe and warm. Connection members can participate in our virtual group tonight at 6pm on Zoom by registering at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

01/24/2026

Registration is now open for our Family-to-Family class!

Family-to-Family has been described by past participants as "life changing," "the best thing I've done for myself lately," and "the reason I changed my perspective and how I react to a mental health crisis."

All these benefits can be yours too!

NAMI Family-to-Family is an educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained leaders who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. This 9 week class is offered at no charge. You are not alone- there is help and resources available.

Please register using the QR Code, by filling out the form at: https://namiwg.org/support-and-education/mental-health-education/nami-family-to-family/, or by calling us at 815.409.7917.

01/23/2026

Stay cozy today and come join us in February for our Spanish groups at our new spot!
NAMI is a welcoming and private space to talk about life's stress and challenges.
NAMI Support Group for Families & NAMI Connection at
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
205 E. Jackson Street, Joliet, IL
Meetings take place on the second and fourth Friday of every month.
February 13 & February 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
If you need more information, feel free to call or email our Spanish Program Coordinator, Crystal Torres, at ctorres@namiwg.org or 815-600-9406.

¡Póngase cómodo hoy y acompáñenos en febrero para nuestros grupos de español en nuestra nueva ubicación!
NAMI es un lugar cálido y privado donde se puede conversar sobre el estrés y los retos.
Grupo de apoyo de NAMI para familias y Conexión NAMI
en la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Monte Carmelo.
205 E. Jackson Street, Joliet, IL.
Las reuniones tienen lugar el segundo y cuarto viernes de cada mes.
13 de febrero y 27 de febrero, de 19:00 a 20:30 horas.
Si requiere más información, no dude en llamar o enviar un correo electrónico a nuestra Coordinadora del Programa de Español, Crystal Torres, a ctorres@namiwg.org o al 815-600-9406.

01/20/2026

📢Calling all middle school and high school teens!
🫶Join us tomorrow for Calm & Connected Group. It's a place where you can chat, create, and connect as we explore mental health, emotions, relationships, and the ups and downs of life in a chill, judgement-free space.

🫶Parents and caregivers of youth can also attend our Parent Roundtable group in the Conference Room to get support, gain insight, and access helpful resources for understanding & communicating with the teens in your life.

Wednesday, January 21st
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trinity Services
(2000 Glenwood Ave, Suite 102, Training Room & Conference Room, Joliet)

No cost. No appointment needed. No need to be existing client.

01/19/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from NAMI Will-Grundy!

Connection & Family Support are still taking place tonight from 6:00-7:30pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 1015 Winthrop Avenue in Joliet. Please use your discretion if it is safe for you to travel in the cold or seek another form of support this evening.

01/18/2026

📢Here's What's Happening the Week of January 18th, 2026, at NAMI Will-Grundy!

💚All groups are confidential, free, and a safe place to talk with others who have been there.
💚Connection Support is a recovery support group program for adults working on their mental health.
💚Family Support is for those who love and care for someone living with a mental health condition.

* Sunday, January 18th- Family Support on Zoom at 4:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/
* Sunday, January 18th- Connection Support on Zoom at 6:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

* Monday, January 19th- Connection & Family Support Groups from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 1015 Winthrop Avenue in Joliet.

* Tuesday, January 20th- Connection Support Group from 2:00pm-3:30pm at the Orland Park Living Room located at 16514 106th Court in Orland Park. This is hybrid group. Please call 708.981.3370 for the Zoom link.

* Wednesday, January 21st- Teen Support Group & Parent Roundtable from 6:00-7:00pm at the Trinity Family Counseling Center located at 2000 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 102, in Joliet. Please email Eric at ejones@trinityservices.org or Luke at lschedel@trinityservices.org with questions about the teen group and info@namiwg.org with questions about the Parent Roundtable.

* Thursday, January 22nd- Connection & Family Support from 6:00pm-7:30pm at We Care of Grundy County located at 530 Bedford Road in Morris.

* Friday, January 23rd- NAMI Conexiones, Grupo de Apoyo y Recuperación & Grupo de Apoyo para Familiares from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church located at 205 E. Jackson Street in Joliet.

*Sunday, January 25th- Connection Support on Zoom at 6:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/
* Sunday, January 25th- Connection & Family Support at UChicago Medicine Advent Health (Bolingbrook Hospital) from 6:00pm-7:30pm located at 500 Re*****on Boulevard in Bolingbrook.

Please join us this week!

01/18/2026

Sometimes, we just need someone to say, ‘I see you,’ and everything instantly feels a little bit better.
I see you doing your best. I see you feeling like giving up, but you never do. I see you. I see you when you shine brightly and boldly, and I also see you when you shine quietly in the shadows.
Sometimes the most meaningful thing someone can give us is their presence. No fixing. No advice. Just showing up. Life can feel heavy and overwhelming, and in those moments, knowing someone is willing to sit with you—quietly, patiently—can mean everything. We all have the ability to do this for one another.

Share with us:
When was the last time someone truly saw you — and how did it make you feel?

01/16/2026

📢Parents, caregivers, and other family members who support youth living with a mental health condition experience unique challenges while navigating mental healthcare systems. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed.

In moments that feel particularly difficult, we hope you’ll remember that you’re not alone and that mental illness is no one’s fault. That’s why we created NAMI Basics OnDemand, a free education series about supporting a loved one with mental health conditions.

NAMI Basics OnDemand is here to help. This free, online program – available 24/7 – is designed to empower parents and caregivers of young people (ages 22 and younger) with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to navigate the challenges of youth mental health.

After you register, you’ll begin a course that provides:

💚A flexible, self-paced program accessible anytime.
💚Guidance from other parents and caregivers who understand this journey.
💚Advice for how to talk with your child about their mental health.
💚Valuable insights into mental health conditions and treatments.
💚Comprehensive, easy to understand resources grounded in science.
💚Practical strategies for communication, crisis management, coping, and advocacy.

🫶No matter where you are on your family’s mental health journey, NAMI Basics OnDemand may help you take the next steps. Sign up for NAMI Basics OnDemand today to get started at: https://www.nami.org/programs/nami-basics-ondemand/