News & Events
What’s New At NAMI DuPage!
Check out the latest news & upcoming events happening at NAMI DuPage! Whether you need information about an upcoming event, or are curious about our latest informational blog post, we are so excited for the interest from our community to get involved with mental health awareness. If you have any questions, or can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us at (630) 752-0066.
Events Calendar
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(ON HOLD) Virtual Game Night
(ON HOLD) Virtual Game Night
We apologize for any inconvenience. Our Game Night is on hold. Please keep checking our calendar for updated information! 1st Monday: Trivia 2nd Monday: Bingo 3rd Monday: Jeopardy 4th Monday: […]
4 events,
Virtual Art Together
Virtual Art Together
Bring your creative brain and join us for a variety of art activities. Bring your creative brain and join us for a variety of art activities. This event is online, […]
Teen Talk Forum
Teen Talk Forum
TEEN TALK FORUM A spin-off of “Ending the Silence,” this group is just for high school teens like you! It’s a safe and welcoming space where you can freely talk […]
6 events,
Drop-In Center
Drop-In Center
Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and more. Drop-in occurs right before Wednesday night Support Groups and Craft-tastic! Room: Multipurpose Room 161
Craft-tastic!
Craft-tastic!
Come join us for a fantastic time creating crafts! Our facilitators will have new and fun ideas each time you meet. Craft items needed for projects will be supplied by […]
5 events,
In-Person Bingo
In-Person Bingo
Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center. Room: Community Center Dining Area
NAMI Connections Support Group (Online Only)
NAMI Connections Support Group (Online Only)
NAMI Connections is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, in groups […]
3 events,
Grupo de soporte de conexiones NAMI – (solo en línea)
Grupo de soporte de conexiones NAMI – (solo en línea)
Virtual y en español, organizado por NAMI Illinois. En línea a través de Zoom: Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre cómo unirse
Teen Stress Relief Workshop – Downers Grove Library
Teen Stress Relief Workshop – Downers Grove Library
Why do we get stressed? What causes stress? This workshop will discuss these big questions, give tips on managing stress, and walk participants through a guided meditation. WHEN: May 3, 2024 […]
1 event,
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Where: Christ Church of Oak Brook When: May 4, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM COST: FREE Register HERE We will take registrations until the day before or until […]
0 events,
8 events,
Creative Card Making
Creative Card Making
Join us on the first and third Mondays of the month to create beautiful cards for every occasion! WHERE: Community Center Dining Area WHEN: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the […]
4 events,
Virtual Art Together
Virtual Art Together
Bring your creative brain and join us for a variety of art activities. Bring your creative brain and join us for a variety of art activities. This event is online, […]
Dual Diagnosis Support Group
Dual Diagnosis Support Group
Millions of Americans live with a “dual diagnosis,” which means they live with a mental health condition and a substance use disorder simultaneously. Coping with a dual diagnosis can feel […]
6 events,
Drop-In Center
Drop-In Center
Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and more. Drop-in occurs right before Wednesday night Support Groups and Craft-tastic! Room: Multipurpose Room 161
Craft-tastic!
Craft-tastic!
Come join us for a fantastic time creating crafts! Our facilitators will have new and fun ideas each time you meet. Craft items needed for projects will be supplied by […]
7 events,
In-Person Bingo
In-Person Bingo
Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center. Room: Community Center Dining Area
Zoom – Mental Health & the Asian Community
Zoom – Mental Health & the Asian Community
Identify common challenges faced by Southeast Asians when accessing mental health support, such as stigma, language barriers, and lack of culturally competent services. Explore the barriers confronted by Asian immigrants, […]
1 event,
2 events,
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Where: Living Room - LaGrange When: May 11, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM COST: FREE Register HERE We will take registrations until the day before or until the […]
Grupo de apoyo familiar NAMI (solo en línea)
Grupo de apoyo familiar NAMI (solo en línea)
En español y en línea, vía Zoom. Organizado por NAMI Illinois. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre cómo unirse.
0 events,
6 events,
Virtual Teen Workshop – Body Dysmorphia
Virtual Teen Workshop – Body Dysmorphia
Most people worry about how they look, sometimes obsessing over their weight, their make-up, or a particular body part. But when does worry cross the line and turn into Body […]
4 events,
CANCELED – LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group
CANCELED – LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group
We apologize for the inconvenience but our LGBTQ+ Support Group is canceled tonight, May 14, 2024. NAMI DuPage hosts an in-person connection and recovery support group for the LGBTQ+ community, […]
Virtual Art Together
Virtual Art Together
Bring your creative brain and join us for a variety of art activities. Bring your creative brain and join us for a variety of art activities. This event is online, […]
7 events,
Drop-In Center
Drop-In Center
Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and more. Drop-in occurs right before Wednesday night Support Groups and Craft-tastic! Room: Multipurpose Room 161
POSTPONED – Mental Health Essentials – Roselle
POSTPONED – Mental Health Essentials – Roselle
Mental Health Essentials has been postponed until October 1, 2024. We apologize for any inconveniece. Learn how to spot signs and symptoms of mental health conditions, howt to help someone […]
7 events,
Grupo de soporte de conexiones NAMI – (solo en línea)
Grupo de soporte de conexiones NAMI – (solo en línea)
Virtual y en español, organizado por NAMI Illinois. En línea a través de Zoom: Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre cómo unirse
In-Person Bingo
In-Person Bingo
Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center. Room: Community Center Dining Area
Learn About Social Security Disability Insurance
Learn About Social Security Disability Insurance
Learn about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) with Attorney Jeff Rabin. WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 2024 TIME: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM WHERE: Zoom REGISTER HERE
1 event,
3 events,
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Adult Mental Health First Aid
WHEN: May 18, 2024 TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM WHERE: Christ Church of Oak Brook COST: FREE REGISTER HERE We will take registrations until the day before the event […]
Adult Mental Health First Aid – LaGrange
Adult Mental Health First Aid – LaGrange
WHEN: May 18, 2024 TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM WHERE: The Living Room - LaGrange COST: FREE REGISTER HERE We will take registrations until the day before the event […]
Family and Friends Seminar – Downers Grove
Family and Friends Seminar – Downers Grove
NAMI Family & Friends is a FREE 2.5-hour seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to support them best. It’s also an opportunity […]
0 events,
8 events,
Creative Card Making
Creative Card Making
Join us on the first and third Mondays of the month to create beautiful cards for every occasion! WHERE: Community Center Dining Area WHEN: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the […]
4 events,
Virtual Art Together
Virtual Art Together
Bring your creative brain and join us for a variety of art activities. Bring your creative brain and join us for a variety of art activities. This event is online, […]
Dual Diagnosis Support Group
Dual Diagnosis Support Group
Millions of Americans live with a “dual diagnosis,” which means they live with a mental health condition and a substance use disorder simultaneously. Coping with a dual diagnosis can feel […]
8 events,
Virtual Teen Workshop – Relationships
Virtual Teen Workshop – Relationships
In this workshop, three (3) different kinds of relationships are addressed, which are romantic, family, and friends. There are healthy relationships and unhealthy relationships. How can you spot the ones […]
Drop-In Center
Drop-In Center
Join us for pizza, conversation, casual games and more. Drop-in occurs right before Wednesday night Support Groups and Craft-tastic! Room: Multipurpose Room 161
6 events,
In-Person Bingo
In-Person Bingo
Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center. Room: Community Center Dining Area
NAMI Connections Support Group (Online Only)
NAMI Connections Support Group (Online Only)
NAMI Connections is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, in groups […]
2 events,
Chai & Chat – An Introduction
Chai & Chat – An Introduction
Join us for an introduction to our forthcoming Chai & Chat; a series of three community conversations on mental wellness. This is a warm and inclusive space created by, for, […]
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
(ON HOLD) Virtual Game Night
(ON HOLD) Virtual Game Night
We apologize for any inconvenience. Our Game Night is on hold. Please keep checking our calendar for updated information! 1st Monday: Trivia 2nd Monday: Bingo 3rd Monday: Jeopardy 4th Monday: […]
Meditation
Meditation
Join us every Monday for Yoga, led by instructors from Prairie Yoga. In the evening, stay for a meditation session following yoga. Both of these sessions will help you rebalance […]
5 events,
Stress & Burnout Management – Webinar
Stress & Burnout Management – Webinar
Stress and burnout are growing challenges in our fast-paced world. In this workshop, we'll explore the common causes of stress and burnout, such as work pressures and personal responsibilities, and […]
LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group
LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group
NAMI DuPage hosts an in-person connection and recovery support group for the LGBTQ+ community, for any adult (18+) living with a mental health condition. Members of the LGBTQ+ population face […]
10 events,
Navigating Guardianship – Webinar
Navigating Guardianship – Webinar
Navigating Guardianship for Disabled Adults in Illinois: Understanding Legal Options and Responsibilities with Attorney Sue Cahalan. WHEN: May 29, 2024 TIME: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Q&A to follow REGISTER […]
7 events,
Grupo de apoyo familiar NAMI (solo en línea)
Grupo de apoyo familiar NAMI (solo en línea)
En español y en línea, vía Zoom. Organizado por NAMI Illinois. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre cómo unirse.
In-Person Bingo
In-Person Bingo
Join us for an hour of morning Bingo, held in person at the Community Center. Room: Community Center Dining Area
Planning for the Future – Webinar
Planning for the Future – Webinar
Planning for the Future: Understanding Special Needs Trusts in Illinois with Attorney Sue Cahalan. WHEN: May 30, 2024 TIME: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM REGISTER HERE
2 events,
NAMI DuPage Open House
NAMI DuPage Open House
Open House at NAMI DuPage. Join us for a month-end celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month! WHEN: May 31, 2024 WHERE: NAMI DuPage TIME: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Please register […]
Latest News
Winter Appeal – 2023
Dear Friend, Do you recall a time when you felt utterly out of place? I vividly remember my kindergarten friend, Anna, who arrived at school wearing a meticulously sewn witch's costume. Unfortunately, her sleep-deprived mother sent her in costume on October 30th, a...
Fall Appeal – 2023
Dear Friend, Each day at NAMI DuPage, we confront the harsh reality of what the United States Surgeon General has labeled "the defining public health crisis of our time" – the growing mental health needs of our youth. Recent statistics are deeply concerning. It's...
Spring Gala 2023
Dear Friend, We hope you are having a happy and healthy start to 2023. We at NAMI DuPage work tirelessly to support the community's mental health needs, reaching nearly 20,000 individuals annually. On May 6, we will come together for our Shine a Light Gala at the...