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NAMI Metro-Suburban is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental illness. Open 24/7

02/02/2026

Supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. 💚

Practical Family Skills: Helping Your Loved One is a workshop for parents and caregivers to learn and practice:
• Effective communication
• Collaboration and problem-solving
• Emotional regulation skills

This session is designed to strengthen relationships and support recovery-oriented action in a safe, understanding space.

🗓️ Saturday, February 7
⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon
📍 814 Harrison St., Oak Park

🔗 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977541797751?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/29/2026

Ending the semester on a high note with our social work interns🎓

It meant a lot to our Drop-In Center team to take time to connect, reflect, and celebrate alongside the interns who spent the semester learning, growing, and supporting our peer community.

Their presence, openness, and willingness to show up each day helped strengthen the sense of community we work to build.

We’re thankful for the time we shared and wish them continued growth as they move forward!

Click the link below to learn more about our internship programs: https://namimetsub.org/internships/

01/28/2026

Mental health support doesn’t have to stay in one place.

Our Drop-In Center on the Go brings NAMI Metro Suburban’s peer-led, stigma-free support directly into the community – like this recent stop in Maywood.

Designed for adults 18+ living with a mental health condition, the Drop-In Center offers connection, peer support, life skills, and recovery tools in a welcoming, non-clinical environment.

Learn more about our offerings at: https://namimetsub.org/our-adult-programs/the-drop-in-center/

01/26/2026

Supporting a loved one, whether they're a veteran or active in the military, can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

NAMI IllinoisHomefront is a free, virtual course designed for adults who have a loved one serving in the military or veterans living with a mental health condition.

This program offers education, support, and practical tools to help families better understand mental health challenges and strengthen communication and resilience.

🗓️ Wednesday evenings | Feb 4–March 11
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Virtual

Registration and interviews are completed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

01/23/2026

🎳 Ready to roll for a great cause?

Strike Out Stigma is back! Join NAMI Metro Suburban for a fun, family-friendly afternoon of bowling that supports FREE mental health services in our community!

Every dollar raised goes directly toward helping individuals and families access the support they need.

🗓️ February 22
⏰ 4-6 PM
📍Striker Lanes | 6728 16th St., Berwyn, IL

Admission includes bowling lanes, shoe rental, food, and soft drinks – just bring your people and your best roll.

🎟️Buy tickets: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/NamiMetroSuburbanInc/bowling-1.html

Questions or want more details?
📞 708-524-2582 | ✉️ auerbach@namimetsub.org

01/22/2026

Creating safe, affirming spaces matters.

David S. facilitates the LGBTQIA+ Group at our Drop-In Center, offering a welcoming, peer-led environment where individuals can show up as their authentic selves, connect with others, and feel supported without judgment.

Wondering when the next meeting is? Find all the details here: https://namimetsub.org/our-adult-programs/the-drop-in-center/

01/21/2026

Recovery looks different for everyone – and having support can make all the difference.

NAMI Metro Suburban Peer-to-Peer is a free, virtual class for adults (18+) living with a mental health condition.

Led by people with lived experience, this program offers connection, understanding, and practical tools to support your recovery journey in a safe, supportive space.

🗓️ Thursday evenings | Jan 22–March 12
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Virtual

Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
🔗Apply through the link in our bio!

01/20/2026

Movement can be a powerful part of mental wellness. 💙

NAMI Metro Suburban volunteer, Sarah, leads the Commit Dance Group at our Drop-In Center – creating a welcoming space where peers can move, connect, and support their well-being together through dance.

No matter why you come, you’re always welcome here.

🗓️Thursday evenings
⏰ 5–6 PM
📍814 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304

01/19/2026

It was another meaningful holiday season at the Drop-In Center!

We’re grateful for everyone who helped make this holiday season welcoming, joyful, and supportive for our peer community.

From shared moments to creative celebrations, it offered a thoughtful reminder of the importance of connection and compassion during the holiday season.

Thank you to all who made it possible.

Don’t miss any events this year! Keep track of offerings here: https://namimetsub.org/our-adult-programs/the-drop-in-center/

01/16/2026

Looking for a gentle way to relax, move, and care for your well-being?

Join us for CHOGA (Chair Yoga) – a guided, beginner-friendly class led by CRSS Hub intern, Emily.

This welcoming group focuses on simple movements, breathing, and mindfulness, all done from a chair and designed to meet you where you are.

🗓️ Sundays
⏰ 3-4 PM
📍 814 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304

All are welcome. Come as you are and take an hour just for yourself.

01/15/2026

January can bring a lot of pressure to change everything at once, but we understand mental health doesn’t work that way.

Real, lasting progress comes from small, realistic goals supported by routine, connection, and flexibility.

Our latest blog breaks down how to set mental health goals that feel supportive and sustainable – and why you don’t have to do it alone.

👉 Read the blog below: https://namimetsub.org/setting-realistic-mental-health-goals/

Looking for support as you work toward your goals?

✔️ Free peer-led NAMI Connection Support Groups: https://namimetsub.org/our-adult-programs/nami-connection/

✔️ Skill-building programs like WRAP: https://namimetsub.org/our-adult-programs/wellness-recovery-action-plan/

✔️ Immediate support through The Living Room – open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You deserve goals that support your well-being, not overwhelm it.

01/14/2026

Looking for a gentle way to unwind and care for your mental wellness?

Tai Chi for My Self-Care is a calming, peer-led class focused on simple, relaxing movements that support balance, mindfulness, and stress relief.

This is a welcoming space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with your body – no experience needed.

Open to all adults 18+.

⏰ Thursdays in January | 6:00-6:30 PM
📍814 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304

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814 Harrison Street
Oak Park, IL
60304

Telephone

+17085242582

Website

http://www.namimetsub.org/

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NAMI Metro Suburban provides education, advocacy and support (free of charge) to individuals living with mental health conditions, their loved ones and their communities in the western suburbs of Cook County.