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There is hope.

You are not alone! We provide an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding of what you confront when you, or someone you love, has a mental illness. We hope that you will join us for one of the many opportunities we offer.

NAMI McHenry County’s mission is to give our community a safe place to find hope and support on the journey to improve mental health

Let’s get you started

Need Support Now? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org For emergency situations please call 911 and ask for a Mental Health Trained Officer

Hope for the Holidays: Support NAMI MCH this season!

Make a Donation: Click here to make a year-end donation, or mail a check to 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake

Become a Member: Click here to join the largest grassroots mental health organization in the country! Members get access to exclusive resources, perks, local voting privileges.

Buy a NAMI Box: Anderson’s Candy Shop is selling special holiday chocolate boxes to raise funds for NAMI. Visit their locations in Richmond or Barrington to purchase a box, or order them online for pick-up or shipping!

Attend the Pancake Breakfast: NAMI’s 5th Annual Pancake Breakfast will be on February 8. Click here to purchase tickets.

Volunteer: Are you looking to get more involved in the community? Volunteer with NAMI McHenry County! Click here to apply.

Planned and Other Gifts: Make gifts of stock or real estate, or make a planned gift (bequest, life insurance policies, retirement account designations, charitable trusts or annuities, and more!). Email Abbey for more information.

 

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What We Do

NAMI McHenry County provides free mental health services. All Support, Education, and Advocacy services are provided by trained individuals from all walks of life. Everyone at NAMI McHenry County (MCH) has direct lived experience with mental illness.

  • Support

    Our programs provide 1:1 peer support, support groups, and skill-building workshops for individuals and families dealing with mental illness, all from staff with the unique understanding of lived experience.

  • Education

    NAMI offers a wide range of evidence-based educational opportunities for those suffering from mental illness, their friends and families, and their communities. You can register for classes at no cost, or get access to more information and resources.

  • Advocacy

    It is critical that we have strong advocacy for persons with mental illness and their families. This not only involves raising community awareness but also bringing those needs to the attention of policy makers, service providers and medical staff.

Special Events

 

 Join us for our 5th Annual Pancake Breakfast, which will take place on February 8 from 8:30am - 11am at St. Thomas Church in Crystal Lake. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, and juice prepared by the Knights of Columbus. In honor of Valentine’s Day, guests can also enjoy a hot chocolate bar, Valentine’s pancake toppings, and Valentine’s Day crafts! Tickets are $10 each for ages 13+, $5 each for ages 3-12, and free for ages 2 and under.