MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION | NAMI KANE-SOUTH, DEKALB, AND KENDALL COUNTIES

NAMI Family to Family: Provides an 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. Program is also offered in Spanish. NAMI Peer to Peer: Provides an 8-week educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Program is also offered in Spanish. NAMI Basics: Provides a 6-week education program for parents and family caregivers of children and teens who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or who have already been diagnosed. Program is offered in a group setting so that attendees can connect with others face-to-face. NAMI Ending the Silence: Provides a presentation for middle and high school students. Symptoms of mental health conditions and resources to access when they are noted in peers and family members are provided. A recovery speaker shares their story. Students are asked to take action in ending the stigma regarding mental illness. NAMI Provider: Providers a staff development program for healthcare providers, administrative staff, operational staff, and students working directly with people affected by mental illness. Equips participants with a deeper understanding of mental illness and the confidence to serve individuals and families in a collaborative manner. Offered as a 15-hour program spread over 5 sessions or in a 4-hour seminar. NAMI Homefront: Provides a free suite of mental health resources for caregivers, family members, military service members, and veterans. Resources are intended to educate and empower the military community in their journey toward mental health recovery and overall well-being. Program covers mental health basics, self-care, common diagnoses, self-improvement, crisis planning, personal perspectives, and recovery.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/05/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Physical Address

400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, IL 60506

Hours

Weekdays, weeknights, and some weekends. Contact for more information.

Fee

No fees.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Agency info

NAMI KANE-SOUTH, DEKALB, AND KENDALL COUNTIES