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NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago

NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago (formerly known as NAMI Barrington Area) is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.

NAMI Virtual Support Groups

Connection Recovery - A support group for people with mental health concerns.
Mondays & Thursdays 7-8:30 PM (CST) To Register: Click HERE

LGBTQ+ Connection - A support group for people with mental health concerns who are in the LGBTQ+ Community
Wednesdays 7-8:30 PM (CST) -  To Register: Click HERE

Parent Support - A support group for parents of anyone with mental health concerns.
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 7-8:30 PM (CST) -
Click HERE  to register for 1st Friday sessions
Click HERE to register for 3rd Friday sessions

 


Starting Tuesday April 21st -

5 week Virtual class

Registration now open

Family, Friends and Loved Ones Welcomed

Please join us!

You’ll gain information and tools to plan and achieve mental and physical health goals for better overall wellness.   

NAMI Family to Family Classes

Registration is Now Open

Winter 2026 Class start dates will be Announced soon

Tuesdays in Arlington Heights and possibly Lake Zurich

Family, Friends and Partners of adults living with Mental Illness Welcomed

In this free, 9-session educational program you’ll gain information and tools to plan and achieve mental and physical health goals for better overall wellness.   

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You Are Not Alone

1 in 5 live with a mental health condition. So chances are you or someone you know has been affected.

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Support & Encourage

If someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, read more about how to support them.

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A Home is More Important Now Than Ever.

For someone with a mental health condition, the basic necessity of a stable home can be hard to come by.

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Understanding Change

Mental health conditions are common in teens and young adults. Read more about what you can do.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group – ONLINE Via Zoom. A weekly recovery support group for people living with mental health conditions. Click to Register:  

NAMI LGBTQ+ Connection Recovery Support Group

NAMI LGBTQ+ Connection Recovery Support Group Online via Zoom. When: Every Wednesday from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Click here to Register:  This is a free, peer-led support group for LGBTQ+ … Read more

Parent Support Group

NAMI Parent Support Groups – Online via Zoom A support group for parents of anyone who has a mental health concern. When: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from … Read more

NAMI Moves

All are welcome – NAMI MOVES WEEKLY WALKING Club 11am – Noon Every Thursday Falcon Park Recreation Center 2195 N Hicks Road, Palatine If you’d like to add some physical … Read more

NAMI Hearts+Minds Class – Starts April 21st – Registration is open

April 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

Next class starts on Tuesday, April 21st.   This is a free 5 week evening virtual class focusing on inner and outer wellness for the public.   Registration is open. … Read more

My Hopeful Experience With Accelerated TMS

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By Barb Solish | nami.org | Apr 1, 2026 I’ve experienced anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember. Definitely since I was a teenager, likely much earlier. In my twenties, I learned that what I’d been dealing … Read more

Jail Diversion Offers New Path to Mental Health Care

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By Josh McGhee | mindsitenews.org The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is advocating for state laws to divert people with mental illness from jail and into treatment, highlighting Florida’s Tristin Murphy Act as a national model. With an estimated 1.2 … Read more

Science Finds Powerful Benefits in Boring Conversations

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By Elizabeth Trinh | apa.org Washington — Science shows the small talk you try to avoid because you think it will be boring may actually be more enjoyable than you think, and good for you as well, according to research published … Read more

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Upcoming NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago Events

NAMI National News

RSS NAMI – In the News

  • NAMI Director Explains New Laws to Keep People with Mental Illness out of Jail March 30, 2026
    Stephanie Pasternak, director of state affairs at NAMI, highlights NAMI's advocacy for state laws that divert people with mental illness from jail and into treatment. The post NAMI Director Explains New Laws to Keep People with Mental Illness out of Jail appeared first on NAMI.
  • Mental Wellness Lessons From Two Super Bowl Week Honorees March 23, 2026
    During Super Bowl week, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)—the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to advocacy, education, and support—highlighted leaders who are helping normalize conversations around mental health. The post Mental Wellness Lessons From Two Super Bowl Week Honorees appeared first on NAMI.
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Helping Those In Need

NAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 and has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

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From Next Door To Across Northwest Suburbs Chicago

Become a Member

Join NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago and connect with a movement to inspire better lives for residents of Northwest Suburbs Chicago who are affected by mental illness. With membership, you'll receive newsletters and updates on mental health news, be able to engage in discussion groups, and have the opportunity to support others who are affected by mental illness financially and emotionally.

Get Involved

Thank you for your generous tax-deductible donation. You are helping us provide support, education and advocacy to thousands of people living with mental illness in Illinois.

Get In Touch

The families and members of NAMI Northwest Suburbs Chicago are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.

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