NAMI Will-Grundy

02/14/2026

💚💙💚Happy Valentine's Day from NAMI.
You are not alone.
You are enough.
Help is here.
You matter.
If someone in your life reminds you of these truths, tag them below.
Or share this post with someone who might need a little extra love today.
Community is how healing begins. 💙

02/13/2026

📢📢📢Join us next Friday for our monthly Hang Out.
This is when we gather for food, fun, and fellowship!
This month will feature:
🎤 Karaoke
🎨 Crafts
🏀Open Gym
🎲Games
🍿Snacks
& More Fun!
This is an ages event so grab your friends and family and join us!
For more information text or call to: 815.409.7917

02/12/2026

Thanks to Saratoga School District 60c (Morris) for inviting NAMI Will-Grundy to a couple of events in recent months.💚🫶

In January, we engaged with staff by offering Ending the Silence, a 50-min presentation that includes information about warning signs, facts and statistics, how to approach students and how to work with families. ETS is available for parents, staff or students. To learn more about how to bring this program to your community, please contact us through https://namiwg.org/support-and-education/presentations/nami-ending-the-silence/.

And in February, we shared resources with families at Family Engagement Night.

02/08/2026

Here's What's Happening the week of February 8th, 2026 at NAMI Will-Grundy!

💙All groups are confidential, free, and a safe place to talk with others who have been there. It's a great way to connect with others who can relate to you. No need to register for in person groups- just attend!
💙Connection Support is a recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition.
💙Family Support is for those who love and care for someone living with a mental health condition.

* Sunday, February 8th- Connection Support on Zoom at 6:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

* Monday, February 9th- Crystal's Office Hours 10:00am-3:00pm at the NAMI Will-Grundy office located at 2000 Glenwood Avenue, LL-100 in Joliet.

* Monday, February 9th- Connection & Family Support Groups from 6:30-8:00pm at Messiah Lutheran Church located at 40 Houbolt Road in Joliet.

* Tuesday, February 10th- Connection Support Group from 2:00-3:30pm at the Orland Park Living Room located at 16514 106th Ct. in Orland Park. This is hybrid group. Please call 708.981.3370 for the Zoom link.

* Wednesday, February 11th- Family Support Group from 7:00-8:30pm at the Orland Park Living Room located at 16514 106th Ct. in Orland Park. This is hybrid group. Please call 708.981.3370 for the Zoom link.

* Thursday, February 12th- Connection & Family Support Groups from 6:00-7:30pm at United Methodist Church of New Lenox located at 339 W. Haven Avenue in New Lenox.

* Friday, February 13th- Conexión & Grupo de Apoyo para Familiares at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church located at 205 E Jackson Street in Joliet, 7:00-8:30pm

* Sunday, February 15th- Family Support on Zoom at 4:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

* Sunday, February 15th- Connection Support on Zoom at 6:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

We hope to see you this week!

02/05/2026

📣 PARENTS 📣

Whether your child is thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this conversation is for you.
It will offer clarity, connection, and hope. 💚

📅 Tuesday, February 10
⏰ Noon AND 7 p.m. (CT)
💻 Via Zoom | Free | No registration required

🔗 Visit GPSParentSeries.org for details.
📣 Please share with a friend — we’re stronger together.

In “You Are Not Alone: Navigating Your Child’s Mental Health with Wisdom from Experts and Real Families,” — psychiatrist and national spokesperson for NAMI National — will share practical tools, real-life insights, and compassionate guidance to help parents support their child’s emotional well-being.

02/05/2026

NAMI Will-Grundy is excited to announce our virtual WRAP class!

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well, and make their life the way they want it to be. This 8 week course is designed to help adults 18y.o. and older develop a personalized plan to help manage symptoms and achieve their recovery goals.

What Will You Gain?

Mental health can impact you just as much as your physical health. Like all of us, you have good days and days that are hard. You may have difficult times that come and go, or mental health challenges that are present more often than not. Whatever your situation, WRAP can help you achieve the life you want. It’s a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well, and make their life the way they want it to be. WRAP is a tool to gain hope and take wellness and recovery into your own hands. Anyone who wants to create positive change in the way they feel or increase their enjoyment in life can use WRAP.

What Are People Saying?

“WRAP for me is about personal responsibility. I can just let my “symptoms” take over my life, or I can take personal responsibility, use my WRAP, and do what I need to do to take care of myself and feel better.”

“I feel more confident planning for stressors and hard times before they come. I now have a plan to manage my life before my life manages me.”

When Is It?

Thursday, February 19th, 2026, through Thursday April 9th, 2026, 6:00-7:30pm on Zoom.

How Do I Register at No Cost?

Please visit: https://namiwg.org/support-and-education/mental-health-education/wrap/ or call us at 815.409.7917.

02/05/2026

🩷 On February 6th, come visit our friends at the Orland Living Room to meet Holly. She is a 1 year old puppy who is now a therapy dog for the Orland Park Police. 🚔

🐕‍🦺 She gives lots of cuddles and appreciates all the belly rubs and head scratches. She will be at the Living Room from 12-1pm on February 6th! ❤️

✨️ Holly is excited to meet you all too! ✨️

Registration is not needed- just attend!

02/04/2026

📢Registration is Now Open for QPR Training with NAMI Illinois!
Learn how to recognize the warning signs of su***de and respond with confidence and care. This interactive QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper training equips participants with practical skills to identify someone who may be at risk, ask directly about su***de, offer hope, and connect them to appropriate support. This training is suitable for community members, volunteers, and professionals who want to play an active role in su***de prevention and help create safer, more supportive communities.
Register today at: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/-PPPa_BQXSoef_8t4HQxrg

02/02/2026

Here's What's Happening the week of February 1st, 2026 at NAMI Will-Grundy!

💙All groups are confidential, free, and a safe place to talk with others who have been there. It's a great way to connect with others who can relate to you. No need to register for in person groups- just attend!
💙Connection Support is a recovery support group for adults living with a mental health condition.
💙Family Support is for those who love and care for someone living with a mental health condition.

* Sunday, February 1st- Connection Support on Zoom at 6:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

* Monday, February 2nd- Connection & Family Support Groups from 6:30-8:00pm at Messiah Lutheran Church located at 40 Houbolt Road in Joliet. Come early at 5pm to enjoy dinner with the group.

* Tuesday, February 3rd- Connection Support Group from 2:00-3:30pm at the Orland Park Living Room located at 16514 106th Ct. in Orland Park. This is hybrid group. Please call 708.981.3370 for the Zoom link.

* Wednesday, February 4th- Calm & Collected Group from 6:00-7:00pm at the Trinity Family Counseling Center located at 2000 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 102, in Joliet. Registration is encouraged at lschedel@trinityservices.org. Walk-ins are also welcomed. This supportive group is open to middle school and high school age teens to chat, create & connect.

*Wednesday, February 4th- Volunteer Meeting from 6:00-7:00pm on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89322972832. Come find out how you can get involved with NAMI Will-Grundy!

* Thursday, February 5th- Connection & Family Support Groups from 6:00-7:30pm at the Joliet Living Room located at 2000 Glenwood Avenue in Joliet.

* Sunday, February 8th- Connection Support on Zoom at 6:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

We hope to see you this week!

01/29/2026

‼️ NAMI Illinois to offer NAMI Homefront virtually. ‼️

This 6-week education program is designed for families, caregivers and friends (ages 18+) of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.

Recovery is a journey and there is hope for all people affected by mental health conditions.

This program provides the opportunity for mutual support and shared positive impact. You will experience compassion and reinforcement from people who relate to your experiences. Through your participation, you have the chance to help others grow.NAMI Homefront teaches you:

✅️ Strategies to care for yourself, including managing your stress
✅️ How to support your family member with compassion
✅️ Ways to identify and access federal, state and local services
✅️ Where to find information about the latest research and information on mental health, including posttraumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression and substance use
✅️ Current treatments and evidence-based therapies
✅️ Tactics to navigate the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
✅️ Crisis management, problem solving and effective communication

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Registration is open for NAMI Homefront.

NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-week education program for any adult with a loved one who is an active-duty service member or veteran experiencing a mental health condition. The program provides education, practical skills, and connection with others who understand military family life. Classes are free.

Program details:
• Wednesdays, February 4–March 11
• 6:30–8:30 PM
• Virtual

Registration and interviews are completed on a first come, first served basis until the class is full.

Apply here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-i4MiZ6aBk-YawvVZu_MvptHlaZhHUVAisBVVppI6ZVUNDJBOUJFQTZMVDRTUkpSN05KT0xJRlVUWS4u

01/27/2026

Last fall, NAMI Will-Grundy was selected as one of the beneficiaries for the inaugural Out of the Black 5K Sunset Walk/Run in Plainfield, which hosted more than 100 participants with food provided by Moe Joe's.

Yesterday we gathered with community partners at AllenForce and Plainfield Township - Illinois to learn more about opportunities for collaboration.

Thanks for your support!

01/25/2026

📣Here's What's Happening the Week of January 25th, 2026, at NAMI Will-Grundy!

💙All groups are confidential, free, and a safe place to talk with others who have been there.
💚Connection Support is a recovery support group program for adults living with a mental health condition.
💙Family Support is for those who love and care for someone living with a mental health condition.

* Sunday, January 25th- Connection Support on Zoom at 6:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

* Monday, January. 26th- Office Hours with Crystal from 10:00am-3:00pm at the NAMI Will-Grundy Office located at 2000 Glenwood Ave., LL-100 in Joliet. Come chat with Crystal about our services, accessing our website or social media, logging onto Zoom for our virtual groups, or any other topic.

* Monday, January 26th- Connection & Family Support Groups from 6:00pm-7:30pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 1015 Winthrop Avenue in Joliet.

* Tuesday, January 27th- Connection Support Group from 2:00pm-3:30pm at the Orland Park Living Room located at 16514 106th Court in Orland Park. This is a hybrid group. Please call 708.981.3370 for the Zoom link.

* Wednesday, January 28th- Family Support from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Orland Park Living Room located at 16514 106th Court in Orland Park. This is a hybrid group. Please call 708.981.3370 for the Zoom link.

*Sunday, February 1st- Connection Support on Zoom at 6:00pm. Please register for the Zoom link at: https://namiwg.org/calendar/

Please join us this week!