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National Alliance on Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Lake County Illinois is a non-profit, self-help organization of families, friends, users of mental health services, and professionals, dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons affected by neurobiological brain disorders (commonly known as mental illnesses), such as schizophrenia, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, and depression. NAMI Lake County Illinois is affiliated with NAMI national and NAMI Illinois, giving its members support, education and advocacy at three levels: local, state and national. Our mission is to provide support, education, advocacy, and resources to those who suffer from neurobiological brain disorders and their families.

11/28/2025

Due to inclement weather expected, the Walk and Talk will not meet at Independence Grove tomorrow. See you next month! 💚

11/28/2025

Free! Reconnect. Recharge. Reconnect. 💚💚💚🎶🎶🎶🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

11/28/2025

Looking forward to this. Anyone and everyone welcome! FREE Relax Recharge Reconnect 💚🎶🎶🎶🫶🏼

11/27/2025

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11/26/2025

We Want You on Our Creative Team
NAMI Illinois is on the lookout for a creative, imaginative graphic designer to help bring our new elementary school program — Superpower Strategies — to life. If you love designing bright, engaging materials for kids and want to make a real impact, we’d love to meet you!
Interested? Apply HERE: 💚 https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/9507a9ea69bf4050b4970266d9c6bf1a-graphic-designerillustrator-nami-illinois-chicago
Questions? Reach out to Emily Fagan, our director of Youth and Young Adult Programming at 💚 emily@namiillinois.org

11/25/2025

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11/25/2025

There new changes to be eligible to receive SNAP starting next week on Monday, Dec 1st. Please read State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe comments below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
💚 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A5fb6ureT/

11/25/2025

We hope you can join us at our annual meeting on December 9th. Here is your ZOOM link: 💚 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84342266406?pwd=N5pVJFYkI7YkCmhpAvygcI1986stS9.1

11/24/2025

A reminder for anyone who needs it today:
💚 You are valued.
💚 You are appreciated.
💚 You are enough just as you are.
Whether you're caring for someone or navigating your own mental health journey, you are never alone. Reach out for support and resources at 💚 https://namilake-il.org/lake-county-resources

11/23/2025

A support group gives you a chance to: Share personal stories. Talk about feelings and concerns. Share coping approaches. 💚

11/23/2025

Stress Buster! 💚

A new study suggests vivid fears about the future are linked to anxiety by lowering self-esteem. Researchers also found that a brief writing exercise imagining one's best possible future can reduce anxious feelings in the moment.

11/21/2025

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States. Over 40 million adults in the U.S. (19.1%) have an anxiety disorder. Meanwhile, approximately 7% of children aged 3-17 experience issues with anxiety each year. Most people develop symptoms before age 21. Learn more here: 💚 https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-conditions/anxiety-disorders/

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C/o New Hope United Methodist Church Of Waukegan 414 N. McAree Road
Waukegan, IL
60085

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https://namilake-il.org/contact-us/

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History of NAMI Lake County Illinois

NAMI Lake County Illinois was officially formed in 1986 by a forward thinking group of people who wanted something different for their family and loved ones living with mental illness. In the mid 2000’s, our affiliate was called NAMI of Lake County and leaders during that time had created the “NAMI Lakeline”, a monthly newsletter filled with mental health information and resources. NAMI of Lake County’s earliest leaders in the mental health arena opened their homes for meetings and working at their kitchen tables, helped put NAMI of Lake County on the map by establishing the Independence Center in Waukegan (a club house model for those with mental illness). Additionally, they formed Lake County Enterprises which operated as “Up Town Café” in Waukegan, (its predecessor was called Mes Ami Café), a consumer run business. The tireless efforts of those early advocates created a strong foundation for future leaders. A big heartfelt thank you from the current Board of Directors for your passion, strength and talents! Click here to access the NAMI Lakeline, March, 2006 on-line newsleletter:http://www.melmetts.com/NAMI/www/attach/06_03_NAMILC_Newsletter.pdf

NAMI Lake County Illinois has continued to grow, modeling the strong qualities of past Board of Directors. We are filled with professionals, parents and those with mental illness, sharing our lived experience - giving back, hoping it will make a difference for someone else. We continue to advocate at the local, state and national level, training facilitators for mental health classes and supports groups. In the past couple of years, NAMI Lake County Illinois, expanded programs to include the Latino population. In 2017, we began offering “Ending The Silence” to students during health class, educating our future by creating open conversations - reducing stigma and sharing resources on where to get help. Our Board of Directors consistently seek new and updated information and the classes we teach are “Evidenced Based” by SAMSHA. We thank each and every one; from those out-of-the-box original thinkers, to our current board and committee members who have brought unique talents and expertise to the already worn in “kitchen table” of the past.