Upcoming Workshops
Education for a Brighter Tomorrow
Educational Workshops
Please see below for a list of upcoming presentations and workshops that are open to the community.
To schedule a private presentation for your school, workplace, agency, or other group, please email: education@namimch.org.
NAMI TraumaInSight
A free, self-paced, comprehensive course that is for anyone interested in trauma-informed care for children and adolescents. Participants can save their progress and return to the training at any time to accommodate flexible schedules.
Learn more at trauma-insight.nami.org
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
A 1-hour evidence-based public health model for individuals to learn how to recognize the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, and Psychologists (pending)
Virtual:
Monday, January 12th- 5:30-6:30 pm - REGISTER HERE
Thursday, February 19th- 5:30-6:30 pm - REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, April 29th- 5:30-6:30 pm - REGISTER HERE
Thursday, June 11th- 5:30-6:30 pm - REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, August 5th- 1:00-2:00 pm - REGISTER HERE
Monday, October 19th- 5:30-6:30 pm - REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, November 18th- 1:00-2:00 pm - REGISTER HERE
In-Person:
Tuesday, March 24th- 5:30-6:30 pm - REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, May 19th- 1:00-2:00 pm - REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, July 14th- 1:00-2:00 pm - REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, September 15th- 5:30-6:30 pm - REGISTER HERE
En Español:
Lunes, el 9 de marzo- 1:00-2:00pm - En persona
Lunes, el 14 de julio- 5:30-6:30pm - Virtual
Martes, el 6 de octubre- 1:00-2:00pm - En persona
Capacitación de guardián de prevención del suicidio de QPR: virtual en Español
Para más información: edith@namimch.org
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training- Sponsored by The Veterans Assistance Commission
An 8-hour course designed for individuals interested in learning ways to identify and assist those experiencing a mental health crisis. There is a 2-hour online pre-course work that would need to be completed the day before the live (6-hour) presentation.
FREE: 7.5 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, and Psychologists (pending)
The following dates are sponsored by The Veterans Assistance Commission
Friday, January 23rd- 9:00am - 3:00pm - REGISTER HERE
Location- McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training- Sponsored by The Veterans Assistance Commission
An 8-hour course designed to teach parents, family members, and adults working with youth how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or in crisis. There is a 2-hour online pre-course work that would need to be completed the day before the live (6-hour) presentation.
FREE: 6 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, and Psychologists (pending)
The following dates are sponsored by the Veterans Assistance Commission
Friday, February 20th- 9:00am - 3:00pm - REGISTER HERE
Location- McHenry County Mental Health Board- 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL
Ending the Silence
Our Ending the Silence program offers three presentations to choose from: one for middle and high school students, one for their parents/guardians, and one for school faculty/staff. Participants learn the warning signs of mental health conditions, discover strategies to improve mental health, and discuss the importance of open communication about mental health concerns.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, and Psychologists (pending)
In-person:
More dates coming soon!
If you would like NAMI to present this at your agency, organization, or school, please email: education@namimch.org
NAMI Talks:
In-Person Presentations:
Salud Mental en la Comunidad Latina- Una presentación especial, donde exploraremos la salud mental en la comunidad latina y estrategias para fortalecer el bienestar emocional.
Martes, el 13 de enero- 6:00-7:30 pm - REGISTRESE
Location- NAMI McHenry County, 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Social Security Disability: Change and Confusion- A discussion exploring the nuances of different Social Security disability laws and programs. This discussion will de-mystify the application and appeal processes, empowering people with the information needed to assert and protect their rights under the Social Security Act.
Tuesday, February 24th- 6:00-7:30 pm - REGISTER HERE
Location- NAMI McHenry County, 338 Memorial Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Virtual Presentations:
Anosognosia- A presentation about a condition that can cause barriers to seeking help for severe mental illness--and how awareness and empathy can break down barriers.
Thursday, April 30th- 6:00-7:30 pm - REGISTER HERE
For questions, email education@namimch.org
Expressive Arts:
This program is provided at no cost to the community, where you can come and enjoy various forms of art and socialize with fellow community members.
COME AND JOIN US TO EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE WITH VARIOUS ART TYPES! This event is open to the community! There is NO age requirement!
Upcoming sessions are listed below:
More dates coming soon!
In Our Own Voices
Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt discussion as our guest speakers share their personal journeys of living with a mental health condition. Through their stories, they will offer a deeper understanding of the challenges, triumphs, and realities of navigating mental health in everyday life.
Upcoming sessions are listed below:
Tuesday, December 16th - 6:00-7:30 pm — REGISTER HERE
CALM Trainings:
CALM Conversations
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a one-hour presentation intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health and suicide prevention, and focuses on how to talk with at-risk individuals.
FREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, and Psychologists
In-Person:
Friday, December 19th- 3:00-4:00pm- REGISTER HERE
Location- McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Virtual:
Tuesday, January 13th- 5:00-6:00pm - REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, March 11th- 1:00-2:00pm - REGISTER HERE
Thursday, May 7th- 1:00-2:00pm - REGISTER HERE
CALM Training for Clinicians
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) is an evidence-based training and a powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risdeath in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy.
FREE: 4 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, and Psychologists. CME/CEUs for physicians and nurses are pending.
In-Person:
Friday, December 19th- 9:00am-1:00pm - REGISTER HERE
Location- McHenry County Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Virtual:
Wednesday, January 14th- 10:00am-2:00pm - REGISTER HERE
Thursday, March 12th- 1:00-5:00pm - REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, May 5th- 10:00am-2:00pm - REGISTER HERE
NAMI Homefront
A FREE virtual, six-session, educational program for family members, caregivers, and close friends of Military Service Members/Veterans living with a mental health condition. A pre-screening is required.
Registration for future dates coming soon! For more information on the program, click here.
NAMI McHenry County is ready and available to present any of the listed educational programs or services to an agency or organization. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator for any of these programs,
please email us at:
education@namimch.org
Recovery Support Workshops
Peer-to-Peer
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session evidence-based educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Please check back for our next session. Spring 2025 dates coming soon…
If you have any questions or concerns please contact: help@namimch.org
Family-to-Family
NAMI Family-to-Family is an 8-week evidence-based educational program for adult family members, partners, friends, and significant others of individuals living with mental health conditions.
It is a designated evidence-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises.
Please check back for our next session. Spring 2025 dates coming soon…
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: help@namimch.org
