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About us
T he
National Alliance on Mental
Illness of McHenry County (NAMI-MC) is a
non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to
improving the lives of people who are affected by
mental illness.
We
offer an array of free
programs and services,
including self-help groups, family education,
community education and advocacy. NAMI-MC is an affiliate of NAMI,
a non-profit organization with more than 210,000
members in all fifty states.
An overview brochure of our resources and a
membership application form is available:
NAMI-MC Resources
Like many NAMI members, Merna Drewno
has direct experience with mental
illness.
Her
Message is a heartfelt narrative
of her son's mental illness, and how it led to
founding NAMI-McHenry County.
The
NAMI report,
Grading the States 2009, assesses the
nation's public mental health care system. Illinois
gets a D.
Contact us
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 contact Cindy at our office:
(815) 344-8300, or E-mail
cratchford@sbcglobal.net.
Visit us
Our offices are located at 5320 West
Elm Street, McHenry, IL.
Please drop by to say hello and browse our extensive
resource library.
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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
you or a loved one are in
a crisis
situation,
please call the
24 hour McHenry County Crisis Line at 1-800-892-8900
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Highlights
WE'VE MOVED!
NEW
ADDRESS
5320 West Elm Street
McHenry, IL 60050
NEW
PHONE
815-344-8300
Get Involved with NAMI
Use this link to learn more about current
volunteer opportunities
NETWORK of CARE
Use this link to
access the latest
mental health
information, as well as
resources available in McHenry County and
nationally at this comprehensive website
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Coming Events
THANKS TO
ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO MAKING THE WALK
FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS!
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ANNUAL
MEETING
Election
Awards
Pizza
Thursday
19 November
Mental
Health Board
620
Dakota Street
Crystal
Lake
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SUPPORT GROUPS
If you
or someone you love is affected by mental
illness, consider
attending one of our support groups.
Details can be found on the Find Support
page.
JOIN NAMI
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.
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