Our annual statewide conference is back!

Call for Proposals is open through June 11! 

Mental health affects us all. Let's talk about it!

• 2,136,000 adults in Illinois have a mental health condition.
• 511,000 Illinois adults, or 1 in 20, have serious thoughts of suicide each year.
• 132,000 Illinois adolescents, or 1 in 9, have serious thoughts of suicide each year.

Help us reduce the stigma and raise awareness for mental health. We will continue to provide education, support, and advocacy for individuals with mental health challenges and their families. 

In this time of escalating rhetoric, violence, and fear, NAMI Illinois stands united in our commitment to compassion, justice, and the dignity of every person. We know that trauma, discrimination, and systemic injustice are deeply linked to mental health, and we are seeing the impacts every day as the actions by the federal government continue to threaten our communities across Illinois.

At NAMI Illinois, we reject the dehumanization, criminalization, and marginalization of our families, neighbors, and communities. We refuse to accept a society shaped by fear, division, and violence. Instead, we choose empathy. We choose compassion. We choose to stand together. At NAMI, we believe no one is alone.

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Illinois serves residents across the state with free mental health support, online groups, resources, and education. 

You are worthy of life, love and healing .... no matter who you are, no matter where you are. There is hope. There is a tomorrow. And you are more than enough.

Bookmark namiillinois.org to learn more about the resources, support, and assistance we provide, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Visit our Affiliate page at namiilllinois.org to find the NAMI affiliate closest to you.

Many of NAMI in Illinois' 21 affiliates offer numerous support groups in a variety of formats - in-person, virtual and/or hybrid - that bring together people navigating similar experiences and challenges who want to listen, learn, and heal alongside one another.

Explore the support group options HERE. 

With NAMI IL and our 21 wonderful NAMI in Illinois affiliates, you're not alone.

Find a comprehensive downloadable PDF* of mental health and crisis/emergency resources/hotlines at MHCrisisResources

*Courtesy of SIU Medicine Farm Family Resource Initiative & NAMI Illinois

About 500,000 Illinoisans face losing their health insurance because of federal cuts to Medicaid. Medicaid is a lifeline for people with mental health and substance use conditions, with 25% of all funding for these services coming from the program.

NAMI Illinois will continue showing up ready to support communities in need. We remain committed to providing free, essential mental health resources, assistance, and advocacy to our Illinois neighbors, with no eligibility requirements. Now, more than ever, mental health awareness and advocacy are crucial.

NAMI Illinois is planning for a substantial increase in need for our services ... and we need your help to support the infrastructure of our work. 

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NAMI Illinois is pleased to offer numerous virtual training opportunities in the coming months.

The new NAMI Illinois Hospital Guide, made possible by Northwestern Medicine, provides information about what to expect and how to best support your loved one while they’re in the hospital and in the following weeks and months. Hospitalizations for mental health concerns can be more complicated than others you’ve experienced. Our goal is to help you and your loved one navigate this complex journey of treatment and recovery in the hospital, as well as in the following weeks and months.

Whether you’re just starting your journey in the field or are an experienced professional, or you're an employee seeking qualified mental health professionals, PeerCareersIL.org is designed to help you advance your career, connect with opportunities, access valuable resources tailored to your needs and find employees. Visit PeerCareersIL.org to find, or post, a job in the mental health field!

NAMI's Stance on Mental Health Inequities: LGBTQI Bigotry & Discrimination

NAMI believes that all people should be treated with respect and dignity and experience equitable outcomes. NAMI supports public policies and laws that work to eliminate mental health inequities perpetuated by bigotry and discrimination against LGBTQI populations. Read more by clicking NAMI's stance above.

NAMI IL offers LGBTQ+ Support Groups, online and in person, and in English and in Spanish. Read more about how these support groups came to be in our blog, learn more about intersectionality here, discover fact sheets and info (including the Howard Brown Health's Center for Education, Research & Advocacy series report, "Assessing Need & Access to LGBTQ+ Affirming and Affordable Healthcare in Chicago,") and more resources on NAMI LGBTQ+ and other programs at namiillinois.org.

You are not alone.

Call 1-800-950-6264
Text "Friend" to 62640
Email [email protected]

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Sharing Hope is a three-part video series that explores the journey of mental wellness in Black communities through dialogue, storytelling and a guided discussion. Watch the trailer to find out more!

NAMI Illinois advocates to make our voices heard, and the most effective way to express our ideas, mission, vision, and programs is through our members.

Mental health conditions are common in teens and young adults. Read more about what you can do.