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CORRECTED LINKS FOR COPING WITH VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUPS' NAMI has organized virtual support groups for anyone grappling with the emotional aftermath of the recent violence. Free & Confidential. Registration Required, Coping With Community Violence - Connections for people liv

NAMI has added virtual support groups for people who are grappling with the emotional aftermath of violence. TODAY, July 6, FRIDAY, July 8, and SATURDAY July 9. Free & Confidential. Registration Required Coping With Community Violence - Connection support group for people

Today is National PTSD Awareness Day as part of PTSD Awareness Month. Visit namiillinois.org. We're here for you.

The 988 Implementation Act will provide a resource that helps people in crisis. We need your voice to make it a reality. Visit nami.quorum.us/campaign/39344/ to learn more. Visit namiillinois.org to learn more about our services and programs.

NAMI Illinois provides support without leaving your home. We work with local affiliates to host free Zoom virtual support groups, classes and events open to anyone in Illinois. Visit namiillinois.org/online-support….

June is National PTSD Awareness Month. There are resources available to help diagnosis PTSD and get help. NAMI Illinois is here for you. Visit namiillinois.org for more information. You are not alone.

Mental health care is a medical necessity, but over 16 million US adults don’t receive the mental health services they need. Holding insurers accountable could change that. Wit v. United Behavioral Health must be reheard: thekennedyforum.org/wit/

Congratulations to NAMI Illinois Board Director Blanca Campos for being appointed Community Behavioral Healthcare Association CEO. She takes the reins from longtime friend and advisor Marvin Lindsey. Read more about Blanca's appointment at tinyurl.com/5n756v5h.

#TBT Did you know that NAMI Illinois was founded by volunteers in 1984? NAMI Illinois' purpose has remained unchanged over the years: to help improve the lives of people affected by mental illness. Visit namiillinois.org for more information.

Derek H. Sire, NAMI Kane-south, Dekalb and Kendall counties intern, shares his experience using the popular ‘fake it till you make it’ motto. Read Derek's story at namikdk.org/post/fake-it-t…. #Together4MentalHealth namikdk.org/post/fake-it-t…

Today is #WorldCaringDay. Caring happens every day through compassion, support, kindness and understanding. NAMI Illinois cares and is here for you, providing resources and assistance for those struggling with mental health. Visit namiillinois.org to learn more.

#TipTuesday NAMI Illinois has an online mental health library. Find such topics as PTSD, anxiety, psychotherapy and more at namiillinois.org/resources/abou…. We're here for you.

#Together4MH Learn more about Wit v. UBH at thekennedyforum.org/wit/

According to a 2020 survey by SAMSHA, 4.3 million adolescents between 12-17 (17% of US teens) were diagnosed with a major depressive episode. Visit namiillinois.org/your-journey/t… to find the help you, a friend or a family member might need.

While parenting can be rewarding, it can also be challenging and isolating, especially when a child struggles with mental health issues. That’s where the NAMI Basics program can help. Read more at tinyurl.com/mtbzmene.

Happy Pride Month from NAMI Illinois! Visit tinyurl.com/y3wnwc27 for resources and our Barrington affiliate for the LGBTQI NAMI Support Group, which meets virtually (confidentially) every week. Register at tinyurl.com/4ura27cw. NAMI Illinois is here for you.

#Together4MH Learn more about Wit v. UBH at thekennedyforum.org/wit/

Who should make decisions about mental health coverage: clinicians or insurers? The current Wit ruling allows insurers to prioritize profits over treatment. Learn more at thekennedyforum.org/wit/. #Together4MH

We can't allow insurers to prioritize profits over people. Visit thekennedyforum.org/wit/ for more information. #Together4MH

Double Your Giving Tuesday Impact with NAMI Illinois $20K Challenge As holiday blues, a lingering pandemic and other stressors drive needs to an all-time high, the chance to double your support for mental health couldn't come at a better time. Thanks to a generous group of s