National Alliance on Mental Illness - Cook County North Suburban

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Cook County North Suburban NAMI CCNS provides education, support and advocacy on behalf of individuals and families with mental illness in their lives.

Serving north suburban Cook County. We offer classes, support groups, public lectures, community presentations, school presentations, social gatherings, advocacy events, outreach into the community, a resource center, and more...

We can’t wait to welcome our Family-to-Family alumni for an evening of reconnection and celebration!Join us on Thursday,...
10/29/2025

We can’t wait to welcome our Family-to-Family alumni for an evening of reconnection and celebration!

Join us on Thursday, Dec 4th from 6:30–8:30 PM at Hangar Two by Tangled Roots Brewing Co. in Glenview for good food, great company, and meaningful conversations with those who’ve shared this journey.

🎟️ $10 ticket includes 1 beverage of choice + appetizers.

Let’s celebrate community, healing, and the power of support together.

Get your ticket by visiting: www.namiccns.org/family-to-family-reunion/

It’s been a few weeks since our 2025 NAMI CCNS Walk, and we’re still feeling the love! 💚Nearly 200 community members cam...
10/27/2025

It’s been a few weeks since our 2025 NAMI CCNS Walk, and we’re still feeling the love! 💚

Nearly 200 community members came together to walk for mental health — a beautiful reminder that we’re stronger when we stand side by side.

From the laughter at the new Kids Fest to the heartfelt messages shared at our Aspiration Station, every moment reflected hope, support, and connection.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who walked, donated, volunteered, or sponsored — and to Kona Ice for bringing a little extra joy to the day. 🍧💙

Your steps keep our mission moving forward.



Join us for the NAMI CCNS Adult Spelling Bee — a night of friendly competition, community, and craft beer!📅 Friday, Octo...
10/23/2025

Join us for the NAMI CCNS Adult Spelling Bee — a night of friendly competition, community, and craft beer!

📅 Friday, October 24, 2025
⏰ Sign-up: 6:30 PM | Spelling starts at 7 PM
📍 Midwest Coast Brewing Co.
(2137 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612)

A lively showdown where local teams battle it out letter by letter — all for mental health.
Come for the spelling, stay for the beer — and remember, no autocorrect allowed! ✨

💙 $10 suggested donation | All proceeds benefit NAMI Cook County North Suburban, supporting free mental health programs in our community.

Happening Tonight!Join us tonight at 7 PM for Art and Well-Being: The Open Studio Process with Rob Lentz, Executive Dire...
10/22/2025

Happening Tonight!

Join us tonight at 7 PM for Art and Well-Being: The Open Studio Process with Rob Lentz, Executive Director of Open Studio Project.

Discover how creativity can transform mental health and community well-being. This presentation dives into the Open Studio Process — a powerful, art-based approach to healing developed by art therapists over 30 years ago and now practiced worldwide.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how art can foster connection, healing, and personal growth.

📅 Tuesday, October 22 at 7 PM
💻 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q5RqOJUzTfuhoZEp5SrXUw

Join us for our third series of Chai and Chat.This community conversation series is created for South Asians to share op...
10/22/2025

Join us for our third series of Chai and Chat.

This community conversation series is created for South Asians to share openly about family and community pressures, generational trauma, racism, and barriers to accessing care. Through listening circles, participants can explore their mental wellness journeys and connect with support.

Session 1 (Virtual): Nov 5 | 7–8 PM
Session 2 (Virtual): Nov 12 | 7–8 PM
Session 3 (Virtual): Nov 20 | 7–8 PM

Open to individuals 18+ of South Asian descent.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/awaAjvpxp5

Join us for this week’s webinar!🗓 Tuesday, October 22 at 7 PM💬 Topic: Art and Well-Being: The Open Studio Process👤 Speak...
10/20/2025

Join us for this week’s webinar!

🗓 Tuesday, October 22 at 7 PM
💬 Topic: Art and Well-Being: The Open Studio Process
👤 Speaker: Rob Lentz, Executive Director of Open Studio Project

Discover how creativity can transform mental health and community well-being. In this presentation, Rob will take us inside the Open Studio Process — a unique approach to art and healing developed by art therapists over 30 years ago. Learn how this process restores the role of creativity in therapy and empowers people around the world to connect, heal, and grow through art.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q5RqOJUzTfuhoZEp5SrXUw

Become a NAMI CCNS Peer-to-Peer Leader!Do you live with a mental health condition and want to give back by helping other...
10/16/2025

Become a NAMI CCNS Peer-to-Peer Leader!

Do you live with a mental health condition and want to give back by helping others on their recovery journey? The NAMI Peer-to-Peer program is led by people with lived experience - peers supporting peers - to share knowledge, hope, and understanding.

We’re looking for compassionate individuals who are ready to guide others in learning more about their own mental health and recovery. If you’re passionate about helping others, find strength and connection, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Interested in becoming a Peer-to-Peer leader? Email Courtney at chall@namiccns.org.

🌍 Today is . Mental health is a human right — everyone deserves care, support, and community. ❤️
10/10/2025

🌍 Today is . Mental health is a human right — everyone deserves care, support, and community.

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At this year’s NAMIWalks, participants stopped by our Aspiration Station to write words of encouragement, gratitude, and...
10/09/2025

At this year’s NAMIWalks, participants stopped by our Aspiration Station to write words of encouragement, gratitude, and hope!💚

Messages like these remind us that community, connection, and care are at the center of what we do!

What would you write on our aspiration board?📝

💚Mental Illness Awareness Week is here! This year’s theme is Community: Supporting Mental Well-Being Together. We’re str...
10/06/2025

💚Mental Illness Awareness Week is here! This year’s theme is Community: Supporting Mental Well-Being Together. We’re stronger when we lift each other up.

Planning for your loved one’s future can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone.Join us for this month’s Fa...
10/06/2025

Planning for your loved one’s future can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone.

Join us for this month’s Family Insight Evening will explore special needs trusts, pooled trusts, and ABLE accounts, with guest speaker Scott Nixon of Life’s Plan.

📅 Wednesday, Oct 8 | 6–8 PM

📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church – Community Room

1747 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Free, supportive, and open to adults who have participated in Family-to-Family or Family Support Groups. No registration required. We hope to see you there!

The next Family Insight Evening will be on October 8 and the topic will be "Special Needs Trust, Pooled Trusts, and ABLE...
09/24/2025

The next Family Insight Evening will be on October 8 and the topic will be "Special Needs Trust, Pooled Trusts, and ABLE Accounts". We will be joined by Scott Nixon, the Executive Director of Life's Plan.

Please join us!

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8324 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL
60077

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+18477162252

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