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The FY18 Budget briefings for the Department of Human Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department on Aging, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Child and Family Services. All briefings can be found in one document.
NAMI Illinois Action Alert
NAMI Illinois is fighting hard to make our voices heard. NAMI Illinois’ position and actions to be taken will be found on NAMI Illinois’ website at http://namiillinois.org/advocacy-legislation/. We urge you to visit that resource frequently to find additional information on important issues that are under consideration.
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Congress decimating mental health care during Mental Health Month
May 2, 2017
May is Mental Health Month and how is Congress celebrating? By trying to decimate mental health coverage in America.
This week, there is a vote expected in the House on the amended American Health Care Act (AHCA). If this bill passes, millions of Americans will lose mental health coverage or be charged more simply because they have a mental health condition.
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NAMI Family Support Group
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Groups generally meet on a monthly basis but may meet weekly. The hallmark of a NAMI support group is leveraging the collective knowledge and experience of the other participants.
NAMI Connection
A peer-led support group, following 12 principles of support, open to all individuals living with any type of mental health condition. NAMI Connection groups are discreet and absolutely confidential, an ideal setting to connect with other individuals in recovery who are learning to cope with issues related to mental illness.
NAMI Parent Support Group
For parents and caregivers of children and adolescents living with a mental illness. This support group offers a safe, non-judgmental and confidential outlet for sharing with other parents and caregivers who have experiences similar to yours. There is hope for your child and for you. You don’t have to face this struggle on your own.
RACE • WALK - May 13, 2017
Thanks to all who came out to run, walk, or just socialize. And a special thanks to our 2017 sponsors! It’s through your generosity and continued support that NAMI SWI can carry on its mission of helping those with a mental illness along with their loved ones.
NAMI SWI HOMEFRONT CLASS
Peter Dodge and David Noble traveled to Monteagle, Tennessee in June, 2016 to be trained as NAMI Homefront facilitators. Homefront is similar to Family-to-Family, but specially designed for military-connected families. We will be launching this program soon. Click here for more info.
NUEVAS REUNIONES DE APOYO!
¿Por qué luchar por su cuenta contra la enfermedad mental y el estigma que esta produce? ¡Apóyense mutuamente en una reunión del grupo de apoyo, Conexión de NAMI! Aprenda y comparta técnicas que la gente usa para luchar contra estas condiciones. NAMI SWI ha iniciado un nuevo Grupo de Apoyo de Conexión en la Fairmont City Library en Fairmont City, IL (St. Clair County). Haga clic aquí para más info.
Contact Us
For more information, contact us at:
- Excecutive Director, Jessica Gruneich, JD
- President, Dr. Beverley Watkins, PhD, LCSW
- Webmaster, Mary Gauen
NAMI Southwestern Illinois Office
- Gateway Regional Medical Center, 2100 Madison Ave. 4th Floor
- Granite City, IL 62040
- Office Phone: 618-798-9788, Office Fax: 866-332-5338
- Office E-mail: info@namiswi.org
NAMI National and State Information
- NAMI National Website: www.nami.org
- National NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264
(Monday through Friday 10AM-6PM, Eastern Time) - NAMI Illinois Website: namiillinois.org
1-800-346-4572 (FAX 217-522-4572)
NAMI Southwestern Illinois Leadership
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Jessica Gruneich, JD
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
- Marie Krysnoski, MBA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
- Kami Bonnel
BOARD Officers
- President: Dr. Beverley Watkins, PhD, LCSW
- Vice President: Peter J. Dodge, JD
- Second Vice President: Sonja Vauters
- Secretary: Mary Pat DeJarnette
- Treasurer: Royal Boeder
BOARD Members
- Karoline Carstens
- Kris Gamm-Smith
- Jennifer Gerlach
- Victoria Gonzalez*
- Amber Kaan
- Kimberly McCllelan
- Kelly Medlin
- Tai Prohaska
- Larry Stevens
- Angela Townsend
- Katie Venvertloh
- Suzy Woods
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, 
