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Individuals with Mental Illness

WEBIf you have a mental health condition, you're not alone. One in 5 American adults experiences some form of mental illness in any given year. And across the population, 1 …

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Resources & Fact Sheets

WEBMental Health Conditions Fact Sheets. NAMI's fact sheets offer clear, concise information on mental health topics. A few ways to use them include sharing them with a loved one, …

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About Mental Illness

WEBAbout Mental Illness. A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Just as diabetes …

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'Bleak Picture' for Mentally Ill: 80% Are Jobless

WEBWE’RE HERE TO HELP! To reach our staff, use the online form Contact Us or call 217-522-1403, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Media inquires can be …

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Teens and Young Adults

WEBTeens and Young Adults. Mental health conditions are common among teens and young adults. 50% of all lifetime mental illnesses develop by age 14 and 75% develop by age …

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Call4Calm Emotional Support Line

WEBIn addition, the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Mental Health Division has launched a free-of-charge emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for Illinois residents …

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Online Support Resources

WEBWE’RE HERE TO HELP! To reach our staff, use the online form Contact Us or call 217-522-1403, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Media inquires can be …

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Petitions for Treatment

WEBWE’RE HERE TO HELP! To reach our staff, use the online form Contact Us or call 217-522-1403, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Media inquires can be …

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About NAMI Illinois

WEBThe NAMI Illinois Alliance of Peer Professionals acts as a link between individuals receiving services, mental health providers, policy makers and peer professionals. It provides an …

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Pathways to Employment

WEBThe Illinois Department of Human Services [IL DHS], Division of Mental Health [DMH] with assistance from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s [UIC] Center on Mental Health …

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County Jails Struggle To Treat Mentally Ill Inmates

WEBLt. Ryan Snyder, who works at the Champaign County jail, says the reduction in mental health services has created a challenging situation for law enforcement. “The mental …

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NAMI IL 2023 Conference: Thank You!

WEBOct. 18-19, 2024! 2023 Conference Information: Join us for our NAMI Illinois 2023 State Conference Friday-Saturday, Oct. 20-21 at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos …

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Family Support Group

WEBNAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the …

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