MAY NEWSLETTER Check out what we've been up to this month |
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The mission of NAMI KDK is to provide mental health education, support, and advocacy for individuals, family members, and communities. |
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#GivingTuesdayNow is an opportunity for people around the
world to stand together in unity— let’s rally to emerge from this pandemic stronger mentally, emotionally, and physically. #MentalHealthMatters just as much as your physical health. Help us continue to provide mental health support in Kane-south, DeKalb, and Kendall Counties by partnering with us for #GivingTuesdayNow on May 5th. |
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NAMI Family Support Groups They provide a place where family members, friends, and significant others caring for a loved one living with a mental health condition can find compassion, learn new ways to manage problems, and access valuable resources. They are currently being hosted via Zoom meetings. They are hosted on the first Saturday of the month, and the third Thursday of the month. Register online for the upcoming support groups: May 2nd, 9:00-10:30 am May 21st, 6:00-7:30 pm |
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NAMI Connection Support Groups This is a recovery support group program that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope for individuals living with a mental health condition. They are currently being hosted via Zoom meetings. They are hosted every Wednesday night from 6:00-7:30 pm. Register online for the upcoming support groups: May 6th May 13th May 20th May 27th |
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Are You Looking for a Mental Health Resource? Call the NAMI KDK help line at (630)-896-6264 Responders are ready to help you find the support you need. |
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BOOKS: - Reasons to Stay Alive, by: Matt Haig
- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, by: Lori Gottlieb
- Permission to Mourn: A New Way to do Grief, by: Tom Zuba
- Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, by: Susan Jeffers
- Declutter Your Mind, by: S.J. Scott & Barrie Davenport
- Get Out of Your Own Way, by: Mark Goulstand, M.D. & Philip Goldberg
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PODCASTS: - Optimal Living Daily, by: Justin Malik
- Mad World, by: Bryony Gordon
- Mentally Yours, by: the Metro
- The Struggle Bus, by: Katharine Heller & Sally Tamarkin
- The Hilarious World of Depression, by: Joe Moe
- Mental Illness Happy Hour, by: Paul Gilmartin
- Ten Percent Happier, by: Dan Harris
- The Savvy Psychologist, by: quickanddirtytips.com
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We have activities for kids, COVID resource guides, resources in English and Spanish, related news, and self care resources! Visit our website to utilize these resources. | | |
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Register for our annual general meeting online. We encourage the general public and NAMI members to attend. | | |
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We are interested in volunteers who are passionate about mental health & have lived experience as an individual or family member to join our team as: |
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· Help Line Responders · Saturday Coffee Managers · Social Media Managers · Family Support Group Facilitators · Connection Support Group Facilitators · Ending the Silence Presenters · Ending the Silence Recovery Speakers · Social Skill Class Presenters · Teen Social Group Facilitators · Drop In Program Facilitators |
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Learn more on how you can get involved as a NAMI KDK volunteer. Contact us at info@namikdk.org or (630)-896-6264 |
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SUPPORT NAMI KDK PROGRAMS |
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It costs $245 to train Family-to-Family instructors, Family Support Group, and Connection Facilitators. Without these trained volunteers, NAMI KDK could not provide these free programs to the public.
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It costs $240 a day for NAMI KDK to provide a recovery speaker for Ending the Silence given in middle and high schools. Students' evaluations say this is the most inspiring portion of the presentation. It costs over $400 to print resources for participants in one free
Family-to-Family course.
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