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NAMI Metro-Suburban is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental illness. Open 24/7

05/15/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want our community to know support is here and you do not have to face hard moments alone.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, scared, emotionally exhausted, or simply need someone to talk to, NAMI Metro Suburban’s Living Rooms offer a calm, welcoming space to be heard without judgment.

Our trained Recovery Support Specialists provide free, peer-based support rooted in lived experience because sometimes the most powerful thing is talking to someone who truly understands.

The Living Room is free and open to adults 18+.
📍La Grange & Summit open 24/7
📍Oak Park open daily from 12 PM to 8 PM

Call 988 for immediate crisis support or visit namimetsub.org to learn more about The Living Room.
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Este Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, queremos que nuestra comunidad sepa que hay apoyo y que no tienes que enfrentar los momentos difíciles en soledad.

Si te sientes abrumado, ansioso, con miedo, emocionalmente agotado o simplemente necesitas hablar con alguien, los Living Rooms de NAMI Metro Suburban ofrecen un espacio tranquilo y acogedor donde puedes ser escuchado sin juicio.

Nuestros Especialistas en Apoyo de Recuperación brindan apoyo gratuito entre pares basado en experiencias vividas, porque a veces lo más importante es hablar con alguien que realmente entiende.

The Living Room es gratuito y está disponible para adultos mayores de 18 años
📍La Grange y Summit abiertos 24/7
📍Oak Park abierto todos los días de 12PM a 8 PM

Llama al 988 para apoyo inmediato en crisis o visita namimetsub.org para conocer más.

05/13/2026

Workplace wellness is more than a perk. It shapes retention, morale, and the long-term health of your team.

When mental health challenges go unaddressed at work, the impact reaches far beyond the individual. Burnout, turnover, and disengagement can quietly affect an entire organization.

In our recent blog, we explore how workplace mental health programs can help organizations build stronger cultures, support employees more effectively, and create environments where people feel safe asking for help.

Read the full blog below to learn how investing in employee mental health supports both people and performance: https://namimetsub.org/investing-in-your-greatest-asset-a-guide-to-workplace-wellness/

05/11/2026

A new month brings new opportunities to build skills, deepen understanding, and support mental wellness in your community.

Our May Mental Health First Aid schedule is here. From Family Support Groups to Youth Mental Health First Aid, this month’s offerings are designed to help individuals, families, and caregivers feel more informed, prepared, and supported.

All classes are FREE and available online or in person.

📅 View the May schedule
📍 Times vary by program
🔗 Sign up at: https://namimetsub.org/community-calendar/month/?tribe-bar-search=class

We hope you’ll join us this month!

05/07/2026

A new month brings fresh opportunities to connect, find support, and care for your well-being. 💚

Our May program calendar is here! Throughout the month, our Drop-In Center and Living Room locations are open and ready to welcome you.

Whether you’re looking for connection, support, or simply a space to exhale, we’re here for you.

📅 View the May calendar
📍 Times vary by location
🔗 Learn more at namimetsub.org

We hope to see you this month.

05/05/2026

Change starts with conversations like these.

Earlier this month, a few members of the NAMI Metro Suburban team traveled to Springfield for Behavioral Health Advocacy Day to join advocates from across the state in speaking up for stronger mental health systems in Illinois.

While there, Samantha Malone, NAMI Education Coordinator, and Niya Sutherland, Community & Living Room Liaison, met with Assistant Majority Leader Camille Y. Lilly for a thoughtful conversation about what equitable, community-based mental health support needs to look like, and why culturally responsive care matters in every community.

They also shared how NAMI Metro Suburban continues to expand support for individuals and families through free programs, stronger community partnerships, and advocacy rooted in lived experience.

We’re proud to be part of these conversations and grateful to Representative Lilly for taking the time to meet with our team.

05/04/2026

Exciting work happening behind the scenes!

Our Education Coordinator, Angelica Mojica, recently spent the week in Washington, D.C. with NAMI National recording In Our Own Voice videos in Spanish—helping expand access to powerful, personal mental health stories for Spanish-speaking communities.

Efforts like this are an important step toward making education, understanding, and support more inclusive and accessible for all.

We’re proud to see this work come to life and can’t wait to share more soon.

05/02/2026

The silent auction is officially open!

Bidding is now live and open to everyone, whether you’re joining us at the Gala or supporting from home.

Browse this year’s auction items, place your bids, and help support free mental health programs and resources across our community.
Start bidding now with the link below:
https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/c096fe29-b20f-421c-a335-b4d9c5f48153/events/vevt:97f3b8c3-dbb2-4b6a-a1be-14f317fe2441/home/story

Not attending in person but placed the winning bid? Please contact Anna Auerbach:
✉️ auerbach@namimetsub.org
📞 (708) 524-2582

05/01/2026

You do not have to attend our Gala to take part in this year’s silent auction. 💙

Tomorrow at 6 PM, NAMI Metro Suburban’s silent auction will open online, giving anyone the chance to browse and bid from anywhere through our OneCause event page.

From exclusive experiences to thoughtfully curated packages, every bid helps support free mental health programs and resources across our community.

Create your account and save your payment method – bidding begins tomorrow at 6 PM.

Find the link below with more details:
https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/c096fe29-b20f-421c-a335-b4d9c5f48153/events/vevt:97f3b8c3-dbb2-4b6a-a1be-14f317fe2441/home/story

Winning bidder but not attending in person? To coordinate next steps, please contact Anna Auerbach:
✉️ auerbach@namimetsub.org
📞 (708) 524-2582

04/30/2026

🎲 Viva Las Vegas, anyone? 🎰

We’re bringing the excitement to this year’s Celebration of Hope with our Golden Ticket Raffle—your chance to win a one-week Las Vegas resort stay for 4 PLUS a $500 travel voucher.

The best part? You don’t need to attend the Gala to enter—just grab your ticket, and you’re in the running.

Every ticket supports NAMI Metro Suburban’s free mental health programs, helping expand access to education, support, and resources across our community.

🎟️ Enter here: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/c096fe29-b20f-421c-a335-b4d9c5f48153/events/vevt:97f3b8c3-dbb2-4b6a-a1be-14f317fe2441/shop/raffle

04/29/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to support your team’s well-being while giving back to the community?

One of the standout experiences at this year’s silent auction is a Workplace Wellness offering designed to spark important conversations around mental health, reduce stigma, and connect teams with real support.

Whether you’re a business owner, team leader, or part of a growing workplace culture initiative, this is an opportunity to invest in your people while making a direct impact beyond your organization.

Join us at this year’s Celebration of Hope Gala to explore this and other incredible auction items and be part of a night that supports access to vital mental health resources across our community.

Donate here: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/c096fe29-b20f-421c-a335-b4d9c5f48153/events/vevt:97f3b8c3-dbb2-4b6a-a1be-14f317fe2441/home/story

📅 May 2 at 6:00 PM CDT
📍 Nineteenth Century Club, Oak Park, IL

04/27/2026

Curious about what the Living Room is all about?

Join us on April 29 for an Open House at our Oak Park Living Room and see firsthand how this welcoming space supports individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Stop by to tour the space, meet our team, and learn more about the services NAMI Metro Suburban offers—plus enjoy some light refreshments along the way!

📅 April 29
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 816 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL 60304
📞 708-524-2582 x102

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