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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 provide support, education, and advocacy in order to improve the quality of life and wellness of individuals with mental health conditions and their families at no cost.

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Need Support Now? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 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
 

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What We Do

We provide non-clinical mental health referral and linkage support in partnership with all community based systems of care for successful treatment in collaboration for harm prevention. All Support, Education, and Advocacy services are provided by trained individuals from all walks of life at no cost to the community. Everyone at NAMI McHenry County (MCH) has direct lived experience enduring the impact of mental illness and navigating the challenges of mental health and prevention systems for wellness.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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.