NAMI Program

NAMI Program Overview

NAMI's education and support programs provide relevant information, valuable insight, and the opportunity to engage in support networks. These programs draw on the lived experience of individuals who have learned to live well with mental illness and have been extensively trained to help others, as well as the expertise of mental health professionals and educators.

General Meetings take place the third Thursday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the McHenry County Mental Health Board Building, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake IL. An ad hoc support session is also available.

2011 General Meeting Program Schedule
Month	Topic
January	2010 Community Awards
February	"In Our Own Voice" - New NAMI Program
March	Abraham Low Self-Help Systems (formerly Recovery, Inc.)
April	Volunteer Recognition
May	Amr Baber Research
June	Metabolic Syndrome
July	Healing Neen
August	Program Overview
September	Treating Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
October	McHenry County Mental Health Court
November	Elections
December	Holiday Celebration

Scholarship Award Mental health clients may apply to McHenry County College for scholarship funds for course-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books and supplies. This was made possible through NAMI-MC fundraising efforts and the generous support of our growing membership. For more information, please contact Carolyn Gray, Financial Aid Scholarship Specialist, at (815) 455- 8911.

Group Homes AMI and Phoenix group homes offer adults who have a mental illness the opportunity to live together in a family-style atmosphere. NAMI's vision of recovery is shared through a unique partnership with Thresholds. The homes are supported by the McHenry County Mental Board. For more information call Thresholds at 815-338-8324.

CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER
DATE	DAY	TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
	EVERY MONDAY	2 – 3:30 pm	Connection Recovery Group	Family Service

3^rd	Thursday	7 – 8:30 pm	General Support Group	Family Center
12^th	Monday	7 pm	Board Meeting	Family Center
15^th	Thursday	7 -9 pm	General Meeting	MCMHB

OCTOBER
DATE	DAY	TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
	EVERY MONDAY	2 – 3:30 pm	Connection Recovery Group	Family Service

3^rd	Monday	7 pm	Board Meeting	Family Center
6^th	Thursday	7 – 8:30 pm	General Support Group	Family Center
20^th	Thursday	7 -9 pm	General Meeting	MCMHB

NOVEMBER
DATE	DAY	TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
	EVERY MONDAY	2 – 3:30 pm	Connection Recovery Group	Family Service

3^rd	Monday	7 – 8:30 pm	General Support Meeting	Family Center
7^th	Monday	7 pm	Board Meeting	Family Center
17^th	Thursday	7 -9 pm	General Meeting	MCMHB

DECEMBER
DATE	DAY	TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
	EVERY MONDAY	2 – 3:30 pm	Connection Recovery Group	Family Service

3^rd	Thursday	7 - 8:30 pm	General Support Group	Family Center
7^th	Monday	7 pm	Board Meeting	Family Center
17^th	Thursday	7 -9 pm	General Meeting	MCMHB

MCMHB – 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60012

Family Service – 4100 Veterans Parkway, McHenry, IL 60050

Family Center – 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake, IL 60012