NAMI of McHenry County

Looking for something to do on Saturday, October 5th? Come volunteer at the VERY FIRST NAMI OF MCHENRY COUNTY NAMI WALKS!!! We have multiple shift opportunities with many FUN stations! Volunteers will also receive a t-shirt!

Please fill out this form to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/241782681388065?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1o3zubiSkLzNp-TihHou2_5xXtRtWGcV75oMi4MGgIfQPsjBGdd2KBD5k_aem_eWE2PQSce36FJKGSHW_gRw

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💚

Join the movement: join NAMIWalks McHenry County! 10/5/2024 from 9am - 12pm at Veteran Acres Park in Crystal Lake. www.namiwalks.org/mchenrycounty

For the first time in more than 10 years, we are bringing NAMIWalks back to our community! Join us for the largest mental health resource fair of the year; a family festival with fun for all ages; music; guest speakers; snacks; raffle baskets; and a one-mile, non-competitive awareness walk through beautiful Veteran Acres park.

Join us tonight VIA Zoom for QPR Su***de Prevention Training. This is a one-hour evidence-based public health model for individuals who would like to learn how to recognize the warning signs that someone may be contemplating su***de.

Please use this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvceGvrz4iHdUHNb-9oPHVQ0DEOIEAO1IN #/registration

Clarissa is on the go! Thank you Mchenry High School-West Campus for inviting us to your open house!

We are at McHenry County College participating in the New Student Fair! We are so excited to start NAMI on Campus to promote mental health awareness💙!

Thank you to Profound Leadership for sponsoring NAMIWalks McHenry County! Brenda offers coaching, nonprofit strategic planning / board development, and local events. She is an incredible resource for organizations in McHenry County and across the country. We are excited to have Brenda lead NAMI MCH's strategic planning process this fall! https://www.profoundleaders.com

NAMIWalks McHenry County will be held on October 5 at Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake from 9am - 12pm. Learn more and sign up online: www.namiwalks.org/mchenrycounty

Join us on September 5th from 6-7:30 pm for our next NAMI Talks: A Journey from Grief to Joy presented by Gary Rukin. Everyone is welcome to attend! Recovery support will be present! Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeoaf6za0sSl9.../viewform

Thank you to Miller Verchota for sponsoring NAMIWalks McHenry County! We are so grateful for your ongoing support! https://www.millerverchota.com

NAMIWalks McHenry County will be held on October 5 at Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake from 9am - 12pm. Learn more and sign up online: www.namiwalks.org/mchenrycounty

We are so happy for see so many families at the Community Cares: D47 Back to School Event! Clarissa and Jimena are joyful to share our Youth-focused services with families! 💙

TODAY is the t-shirt deadline! Raise $100 by the end of the day for a guaranteed t-shirt on walk day. By raising $100, you will help promote mental health awareness, raise funds for our mission, and build community! www.namiwalks.org/mchenrycounty

Our LGBTQ+ Connections Support Group is canceled tonight, August 23rd. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Thank you to American Community Bank & Trust for sponsoring NAMIWalks McHenry County! We are so grateful for your ongoing support! https://www.amcombank.com

NAMIWalks McHenry County will be held on October 5 at Veteran Acres in Crystal Lake from 9am - 12pm. Learn more and sign up online: www.namiwalks.org/mchenrycounty

There is so much to celebrate this month! Congratulations to our recently certified facilitators! Great things are coming! Thank you for being part of NAMI’s legacy. Please help us congratulate:

Theresa Przybylinski, Family Support Group Facilitator

Alberto Hernandez Santana, Connections Support Group Facilitator

Dariusz Karaway, In our own Voices Facilitator

Beth Gross, Family-to-Family Instructor

Michael Beausoleil, Family-to-Family Instructor

Do you want to learn more about mental health but do not know where to start? NAMI of McHenry County is your answer! We have FREE in-person and/or virtual mental health trainings for our community!

If you are interested please visit "workshops" on our website: https://namimch.org/workshops

If you have any questions please feel free to email us at [email protected]

Just three days until the t-shirt deadline! Raise $100 by this Saturday for a guaranteed t-shirt on walk day. By raising $100, you will help promote mental health awareness, raise funds for our mission, and build community! www.namiwalks.org/mchenrycounty

Join us on September 5th from 6-7:30 pm for our next NAMI Talks: A Journey from Grief to Joy presented by Gary Rukin. Everyone is welcome to attend! Recovery support will be present! Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoaf6za0sSl9L90R6s1Gqcjn30P5eUBMDEuIi5vTOc-l2mmw/viewform

Join us for our Adult Mental Health First Aid for Faith Communities on Saturday, September 21st. This is a course designed for interfaith leaders, families, and community members interested in learning ways to identify and assist those experiencing a mental health crisis.

Please use this link to register: https://forms.gle/sC1ta4Mrm1LJFauw9
Questions: [email protected]

NAMI is looking for YOUR input on our next strategic plan! Please attend one of our upcoming focus groups to share your opinion on the mental health needs in McHenry County and the role NAMI can play over the next three years.

Families: September 10th from 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Clients/Individuals with a mental health condition: September 12th from 6 pm - 7:30 pm

Please use the following link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/JBWYBVbzue7PRrSH6

Come join us at NAMI of McHenry County NEXT MONDAY for our Middle School Connections Support Group from 4:30 pm - 6 pm to tackle the challenges of everyday life and mental health.

To RSVP please email: [email protected]

You still have time to register for our Adult Mental Health First Aid for Veterans. This training is for a veteran, a family member of a veteran, or someone who works with a veteran.

This training is taking place on Tuesday, August 20th! If you are interested please use the following link to register.

https://forms.gle/G8LQRCuWodLVxLr5A

Educators may be the first to notice students’ behavior change. The educator resources can help prepare teachers and trusted adults to navigate mental health conversations.

Here are mindfulness activities you can do this week:https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BTS-Mental-Wellness-Moments-for-Educators.pdf

We would like to congratulate McKayla Babcock for certifying as an Ending the Silence Presenter and Speaker! We cannot wait to present at your school and organization! 🎉

This week many students return to school. Use these 10 questions to talk to your child about ways to support their mental health. Click here:https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BTS-Ten-Question-Tuesday.pdf

Did you know that if you raise at least $100 for NAMIWalks, you'll receive this year's NAMIWalks t-shirt?

Raise $100 by 8/24 to guarantee a t-shirt on walk day! www.namiwalks.org/mchenrycounty

We are excited to see school social workers, teachers, administrators, and youth-focused organizations at the Behavioral Health Fair for School Professionals. We can’t wait to start working with your school!

We will be participating in the International Overdose Awareness Day downtown Woodstock, August 31st from 5-7pm. Stop at our table to learn about NAMI and to speak to a Recovery Support Specialist.

Coming in September!