There is hope.
You are not alone! We provide an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding of what you confront when you, or someone you love, has a mental illness. We hope that you will join us for one of the many opportunities we offer.
NAMI McHenry County’s mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy in order to improve the quality of life and wellness of individuals with mental health conditions and their families at no cost.
Start here.
Which of these sounds right?
I need help for myself.
I need help supporting someone I know.
(Could be a loved one/friend/co-worker/client etc.)
Education and Training
What We Do
We provide non-clinical mental health referral and linkage support in partnership with all community based systems of care for successful treatment in collaboration for harm prevention. All Support, Education, and Advocacy services are provided by trained individuals from all walks of life at no cost to the community. Everyone at NAMI McHenry County (MCH) has direct lived experience enduring the impact of mental illness and navigating the challenges of mental health and prevention systems for wellness.
-
Support
Our programs provide 1:1 peer support, support groups, and skill-building workshops for individuals and families dealing with mental illness, all from staff with the unique understanding of lived experience.
-
Education
NAMI offers a wide range of evidence-based educational opportunities for those suffering from mental illness, their friends and families, and their communities. You can register for classes at no cost, or get access to more information and resources.
-
Advocacy
It is critical that we have strong advocacy for persons with mental illness and their families. This not only involves raising community awareness but also bringing those needs to the attention of policy makers, service providers and medical staff.
Special Events
Join us for our annual Sunset Gala to raise awareness and funds for NAMI McHenry County. This will be a beautiful evening that you won’t soon forget! The evening includes appetizers, dinner, cash bar, music, raffles, silent auction, and a program celebrating our two Vision of Hope awardees. The program culminates in enjoying the sunset over Crystal Lake.
Did you know that wellness is much more than physical health? Maintaining personal wellness is important to living a healthy and fulfilling life. NAMI MCH offers workshops and classes for those interested in learning tools to achieve optimal wellness.
Learn about NAMI wellness workshops
