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Welcome to the NAMI
of McHenry County website!
T he
National Alliance on Mental
Illness of McHenry County (NAMI-MC) is a
non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to
improving the lives of people who are affected by
mental illness.
NAMI-MC offers an array of free services
including self-help groups, family education,
community education and advocacy.
NAMI-MC is an affiliate of NAMI
(National Alliance on Mental Illness). NAMI
is a non-profit organization with more than 210,000
members in all fifty states. In the past, Worth
Magazine has ranked NAMI in its “Top 100
charities most likely to change the world.” In
addition, The American Institute of Philanthropy
recently rated NAMI on its A-Grading. For
more information please visit http://www.charitywatch.org/toprated.html
If you have questions regarding mental health issues or services, desire
more information about our programs or membership,
or have an interest in volunteering with NAMI-MC,
please call our helpline at
(815) 444-9991, or E-mail us at
namimc@ameritech.net.
Our offices are located at 333 Commerce Drive, Suite
900A, in
Crystal Lake, IL
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Whether
you or someone you love is affected by mental
illness, NAMI can offer you help
and hope. Support groups meet monthly to
provide friendship and understanding in a caring and
sharing atmosphere. Talking with others who have
been there can help you develop insight, knowledge
and coping skills.
NAMI
support and education programs are organized by our
volunteer staff who are specially trained and
certified. There is no fee to participate.
With
NAMI
you
are not alone.
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If in
a crisis
situation,
please call the 24 hour McHenry County Crisis Line at 1-800-892-8900
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Highlights
SEMINAR
Child and
Adolescent Disorders
Dr. Atula Sharma
Centegra Health System
Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Mental Health Board offices
620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Help support our programs by becoming a
member of NAMI. As a member, you also have
access to NAMI national and local resources,
including newsletters and our library.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Are
you interested in becoming a NAMI teacher or
presenter? Consider the following
training opportunities offered by
NAMI-Illinois and call 815-444-9991 for more
information
Family-to-Family Teacher Training
16-18 May 2008
Location to be announced
In our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness
Teacher Training
17-18 May, 2008
Location to be announced |