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Advocacy
Important information about the future of Medicaid
With Harmful Medicaid Waivers Looming, the National Council issues State-by-State Fact Sheets to Support Advocacy. Help preserve Medicaid, use these fact sheets to support your advocacy efforts at the state level.
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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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The Doctor Is Out: Parity Report
November 30, 2017
On November 30th, NAMI released The Doctor is Out, which found that people continue to lack the same access to mental health providers as for other medical providers. When they do find a provider, many are forced to go out-of-network and pay high out-of-pocket costs at much higher rates than for primary or specialty medical care.
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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 12, 2018
Register online for our annual Race • Walk fundraising event. This is NAMI SWI’s largest fundraiser of the year. We need each and every member’s participation and more, so invite your family and friends! Click here for more info.
NAMI SWI HOMEFRONT CLASS
The next round of NAMI Homefront Online classes begins in Apr/May 2018. Peter Dodge will teach on Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Central Time Zone, this round, but feel free to register for a session in any Time Zone that suits your schedule. Click here for more info.
Mental Health Month
- Learn the Facts!
- Get Your Community Involved!
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI and the rest of the country are bringing awareness to mental health. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. Click here for more info. Together we can #CureStigma!
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
BOARD Officers
- President: Dr. Beverley Watkins, PhD, LCSW
- Vice President: Sonja Vauters
- Secretary: Mary Pat DeJarnette
- Treasurer: Victoria Gonzalez*
BOARD Members
- Royal Boeder
- Diane Borawski
- Karoline Carstens, JD
- Fabiane Clubb
- Peter J. Dodge, JD
- Kris Gamm-Smith
- Amber Kaan
- Karen Mavers
- Kimberly McClellan
- Kalin Pearce
- Tai Prohaska
- Donna Marie Sheard
- Larry Stevens
- Angela Townsend
- Katie Venvertloh
- Susy Woods
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, 
