NAMI Metro Suburban

09/05/2025

🏓 Get ready for a smashing good time!

Join us at NAMI Metro Suburban’s First Annual Pickleball Scramble on Saturday, October 4th at Spring Rock Park, part of the Western Springs Park District.

Whether you’re playing, cheering, or just coming for the vibes, it’s all about supporting mental health in our community.

There are only 64 spots available, so sign up ASAP!
🖱️ Register here: https://namimetsub.org/pickleball/

09/04/2025

Recovery doesn’t happen alone.

Our latest blog highlights the role of Recovery Support Specialists, peers with lived experience who bring hope, empathy, and guidance to the recovery journey.

From sharing personal stories to helping navigate systems, they remind us that healing is always possible.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://namimetsub.org/recovery-specialists/

Stay tuned for more insights from our upcoming blogs!

Discover how recovery specialists bring hope and healing to mental health recovery through peer support and compassion. Learn how they empower others to thrive.

09/03/2025

✨We’re still glowing from Wellness on the Block! 💚

From yoga that calmed us, to sound baths that rejuvenated us, to music that carried us through the afternoon, we laughed, danced, and celebrated wellness together with the Summit community and beyond.

Together, we shared music, food, and joy—connecting with one another and exploring wellness in so many forms.

A heartfelt thank you to Summit Community Network for your partnership and support, and to our incredible sponsors and vendors and community partners who helped make this celebration possible!

A special shoutout to our incredible sponsors and the supplies they brought to the event: United Way of Metro Chicago for school supplies, BAG Lady Outreach for Hygiene kits, and Raising Cane's for meal vouchers for all youths.

And a special thanks to our amazing vendors: Alivio Medical Center, CareAdvisors, Latinx Digital Leaders Now, Pillars Community Health, PASO - West Suburban Action Project, Huntington National Bank, Citizens for Mariyana Spyropoulos, State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid, Nicor Gas, Aging Care Connections, Center for Advancing Domestic Peace, Inc. and Summit Fire Department.

And thank you to Chkn Box food truck and El Pastor for making the event delicious as well!

09/02/2025

Supporting mental health in the workplace isn’t just good for employees, it’s good for business.

Through NAMI Metro Suburban’s Workplace Wellness Program, we provide organizations with the tools to create cultures where employees feel valued, supported, and equipped to handle stress.

From tailored trainings to mental health education, our team helps foster resilience, engagement, and long-term success.

Let’s work together to create workplaces where everyone can thrive.

👉 Learn more about our programs:

Workplace Wellness Community Education Bridges of Hope Ending the Silence Mental Health First Aid Stress Less Stress Less 201: Mental Fitness Stress Less: Resilience for Success! Workplace Wellness NAMI Workplace Wellness Program NAMI offers educational presentations to better understand and impleme...

08/29/2025

💚 The Living Room is open for you 24/7, 365 days a year.

If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, our trained peer team is here to listen and support you. Services are always free of charge and available whenever you need them.

Find your nearest location:
📌 4731 Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange, IL | 708-524-2582 ext. 200
📌 7602 63rd Street, Summit, IL (services in English & Spanish) | 708-524-2582 ext. 300

Learn more: https://namimetsub.org/our-adult-programs/the-living-room/
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💚 The Living Room está aquí para ti las 24 horas, los 365 días del año.

Si te sientes ansioso, abrumado o simplemente necesitas hablar con alguien, nuestro equipo de pares capacitados está aquí para escucharte y apoyarte. Los servicios siempre son gratuitos y disponibles cuando los necesites.

Encuentra tu ubicación más cercana:
📌 4731 Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange, IL | 708-524-2582 ext. 200
📌 7602 63rd Street, Summit, IL (servicios en inglés y español) | 708-524-2582 ext. 300

Más información: https://namimetsub.org/our-adult-programs/the-living-room/

The Living Room Let’s Sit Together. Get Help Now Recovery Programs The Living Room Workforce Development and Employment The Drop-In Center Connection Support Group W.R.A.P. (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) What Is The Living Room? The Living Room is a place to come if you are experiencing life’s ...

08/28/2025

Take charge of your health at the Annual Health & Wellness Fair!

Join us on Saturday, August 30 from 10 AM–Noon at the North Riverside Village Commons for a FREE event featuring community resources, health screenings, and more. 💚

📍 2401 Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside
📩 For more information, reach out to: crc@riversidetownship.org.

08/23/2025

Join the Alliance for Health Equity, the Transforming Communities Initiative, , NAMI Metro Suburban, and our partners on Thursday, September 18, at Systems in Sync: Partnering for Equitable Mental Wellness.

Systems in Sync is a FREE event to bring together community organizations,
healthcare, health departments, and community members to collaborate, connect, and share best practices to improve mental wellness and reduce inequities in Chicago and Suburban Cook County.

08/22/2025

The Living Room is here for you 24/7, 365 days a year.

When life feels overwhelming, you don’t have to go through it alone. The Living Room offers a safe, welcoming space to talk with trained peers who understand what you’re going through because they’ve lived it too.

Find your nearest location:
📌 4731 Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange, IL | 708-524-2582 ext. 200
📌 7602 63rd Street, Summit, IL | 708-524-2582 ext. 300

Learn more: https://namimetsub.org/our-adult-programs/the-living-room/
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The Living Room está aquí para ti 24/7, los 365 días del año.

Cuando la vida se siente abrumadora, no tienes que enfrentarlo solo. The Living Room ofrece un espacio seguro y acogedor para hablar con pares capacitados que entienden lo que estás viviendo, porque ellos también lo han vivido.

Encuentra tu ubicación más cercana:
📌 4731 Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange, IL | 708-524-2582 ext. 200
📌 7602 63rd Street, Summit, IL | 708-524-2582 ext. 300

Más información: https://namimetsub.org/our-adult-programs/the-living-room/

The Living Room Let’s Sit Together. Get Help Now Recovery Programs The Living Room Workforce Development and Employment The Drop-In Center Connection Support Group W.R.A.P. (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) What Is The Living Room? The Living Room is a place to come if you are experiencing life’s ...

08/21/2025

Back-to-school season brings big transitions, not just for kids, but for families and educators, too.

Check out these five ways to support your mental health during this time of year, from the team at Mental Health First Aid USA: https://bit.ly/4nWieSa

Want to feel more confident supporting others? Sign up for a FREE Mental Health First Aid class through our Community Calendar. https://bit.ly/3Q3xXiz

Getting good grades. College and job applications. Extra-curricular activities. The list goes on. High school students face pressure every day to do everything and do it well. Because there is so much going on, mental health and wellbeing can often be forgotten until it has an impact on the person.....

08/20/2025

Join us for the next Drop-In On-the-Go at Maywood Public Library on Wednesday, August 27 at 5:30 PM.

This free, peer-led session offers a welcoming space for adults to explore mental health and wellness tools through open conversation and creative self-care activities.

📍 Maywood Public Library – 121 S 5th Ave, Maywood, IL
📧 For more information, email: oconnor@namimetsub.org
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Come and meet friendly NAMI peers, discuss mental health, and learn wellness skills!

08/15/2025

The Living Room is here for you 24/7, 365 days a year.

Whether you're navigating a mental health crisis or just feeling overwhelmed, our trained team of peers understands what you're going through, because we've lived it too.

No insurance. No appointment. Just a safe space to start healing, one conversation at a time.

📍 4731 Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange, IL
📞 708-524-2582 ex. 200

📍 7602 63rd Street, Summit, IL
📞 708-524-2582 ex. 300

💚 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IEC4kQ
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The Living Room está aquí para ti las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, los 365 días del año.

Ya sea que estés atravesando una crisis de salud mental o simplemente te sientas abrumado, nuestro equipo capacitado de pares entiende por lo que estás pasando, porque nosotros también lo hemos vivido.

Sin seguro. Sin cita. Solo un espacio seguro para comenzar a sanar, una conversación a la vez.

📍 4731 Camino Willow Springs, LaGrange, Illinois
📞 708-524-2582 ex. 200

📍 7602 Calle 63, Summit, Illinois
📞 708-524-2582 ex. 300

💚 Más información: https://bit.ly/3IEC4kQ

The Living Room Let’s Sit Together. Get Help Now Recovery Programs The Living Room Workforce Development and Employment The Drop-In Center Connection Support Group W.R.A.P. (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) What Is The Living Room? The Living Room is a place to come if you are experiencing life’s ...

08/14/2025

Support starts with you. 💛

Your time, your voice, your generosity, it all makes a difference.

At NAMI Metro Suburban, you can support mental health in our community in many different ways:

💙 Volunteer to uplift those in need
💙 Donate to expand life-changing programs
💙 Explore our services and attend events
💙 Advocate for mental health awareness

Together, we’re building a future where mental health is understood, supported, and prioritized.

Learn how you can get involved: https://namimetsub.org/get-involved/