NAMI Southwestern Illinois

NAMI Southwestern Illinois NAMI Southwestern Illinois provides free advocacy, education & support for those affected by mental illness. Follow us to learn more about what we do!

As part of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, we serve 10 counties in IL.

We made our gratitude jars today at the women’s IN-PERSON group—and it was such a good time! This group is always a warm...
11/22/2025

We made our gratitude jars today at the women’s IN-PERSON group—and it was such a good time! This group is always a warm, supportive space to talk openly about anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, or any other mental health challenges you’re facing.

Our groups are free, confidential, and led by trained peers.

We hope you’ll join us weekly on Zoom and at our next in-person gathering.

For info on our weekly Zoom groups or to register for future in-person meetups, email INFO@NAMISWI.ORG.

Losing someone to su***de brings a unique kind of grief — heavy, complicated, and often filled with unanswered questions...
11/22/2025

Losing someone to su***de brings a unique kind of grief — heavy, complicated, and often filled with unanswered questions. There’s no “right way” to grieve, and everyone’s journey looks different. But one thing is certain: you are not alone.

This January, we are starting a new Su***de Loss Support Group for family and friends who have lost someone to su***de. It will be led by two courageous moms who have each lost a child and are turning their pain into purpose by walking alongside others.

If you’re carrying this kind of loss, we see you. Your feelings matter. Your mental health matters. And support is here for you. 💚

  Take some time this weekend to check in with your people 💚
11/22/2025


Take some time this weekend to check in with your people 💚

Meet Our Team. Read Our Stories. At NAMI Southwestern Illinois, this work is more than a job for every single one of us ...
11/21/2025

Meet Our Team. Read Our Stories.

At NAMI Southwestern Illinois, this work is more than a job for every single one of us — it’s purpose. It’s personal. It’s driven by our lived experience and our passion to make sure no one faces mental illness alone.

https://namiswi.org/about-nami-southwesternillinois/our-staff/

Each member of our team is a reminder that recovery is real and possible. We’ve walked the hard paths, we’ve found hope, and now we’re here to walk alongside others on their journey.

💙 You are not alone.
💙 Your story matters.
💙 And there is always a path forward.

It’s door decorating time at the office! Are you decorating yet or do you wait until after Thanksgiving? 🤔
11/20/2025

It’s door decorating time at the office! Are you decorating yet or do you wait until after Thanksgiving? 🤔

Men’s Mental Health Matters.We don’t talk about this enough, but we need to.Men are often taught to “be strong,” “tough ...
11/20/2025

Men’s Mental Health Matters.

We don’t talk about this enough, but we need to.

Men are often taught to “be strong,” “tough it out,” or keep their feelings to themselves. But the truth is this: everyone struggles, and everyone deserves support — including the men in our lives.

It’s time we do a better job creating space where men feel safe to open up, ask for help, and talk about what they’re carrying.
No judgment. No shame. No expectations to “just handle it.”

If you’re a man who’s been holding things in, please know this:
Your feelings are real. Your struggles matter. And you don’t have to go through it alone.

And for the rest of us — let’s do better.
Let’s check in on our brothers, partners, friends, sons, coworkers.
Let’s encourage real conversations.
Let’s normalize vulnerability.
Let’s remind them that strength isn’t silence — strength is reaching out.

Let’s keep breaking the stigma.

Let’s make it OK for men to talk about their mental health.

Healing starts with connection.

We are making gratitude jars at our monthly IN-PERSON women’s group this Saturday! We would love for you to join us if y...
11/20/2025

We are making gratitude jars at our monthly IN-PERSON women’s group this Saturday! We would love for you to join us if you need a space to chat about your anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia…or any other mental health struggles you are experiencing.

Our groups are free and confidential. Led by trained peers (this groups facilitator bios are below).

If you want info on our weekly zooms or to register for this Saturday’s in-person email INFO@NAMISWI.ORG

Co-occurring (mental health/substance use (addiction)) group TONIGHT! 👇🏽👇🏼👇🏾
11/19/2025

Co-occurring (mental health/substance use (addiction)) group TONIGHT! 👇🏽👇🏼👇🏾

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144 E Ferguson
Wood River, IL
62095

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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