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NAMI Barrington Area (NAMIBA) is a not-for-profit organization that offers programs and services primarily for those in the suburbs near Barrington, Illinois, but we welcome anyone, regardless of where they live or work. NAMI Barrington Area is an affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people with brain disorders, called mental illness, and their families through mutual support, education in mental illness, support of research, and advocacy for improved mental health services.
Family-to-Family Education Program
Starting in January & February Pre-registration is required
It's time to register
for Family to Family, a series of 12 weekly classes
structured to help you understand and support
individuals with mental disorders while maintaining your own
well being.
When: Tuesdays, started January 19 6 - 9 p.m.
Or
Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, Il.
When: Wednesdays, starting February 3 6 - 9 p.m.
There is no cost to participate, but registration is necessary as class size is limited.
Contact: Maryrose at 847-496-1415 (maryrosepeters@hotmail.com)
Family Support Groups: NAMI Barrington Area offers support groups for families of those with a serious mental illness. They are held in the following locations and time: (Click here for complete 2009 schedule)
7:00 - 8:30 pm, at the Barrington Area Library in Meeting
Room B For additional information or questions contact: Trowby 847-382-6015 or Mary 847-381-6919 7:30 - 9:00 pm, at Northwest Community Hospital (in the Mental Health Network building)
901 Kirchoff,
Arlington Heights For additional information or questions contact: Mary 847-381-6919 or Elba 847-963-9330
NAMI Barrington Area Board Meetings 6:30 - 9:00 pm At the Barrington Library in Side B conference room
See all scheduled board meetings at this link.
NAMI Barrington Area Monthly Columns From the President's Desk "From the President's Desk" is a column that addresses various mental health issues, including such things as housing, problems with our state's mental health system, legislative advocacy, NAMI BA activities, interesting books to read, and more." Click here for current and archived messages from the NAMI Barrington Area President, Hugh Brady. Carol's Corner Carol's Corner is a column that addresses issues we have all faced or are facing such as: behavioral management, self care, interfacing with the mental health system, choosing a psychiatrist, parenting, emancipation, and many other topics. Click here for Carol's columns.
Education and Support Groups Support Groups and Educational Outreach NAMI Barrington Area will offer support groups for families and individuals and programs for those with a serious mental illness. We will also provide education and outreach programs to help reduce the stigma attached to mental illnesses. Family-to-Family: Click here for information. In Our Own Voice: Click here for information.
NAMI Barrington Area will also actively seek to improve mental health services in Illinois. The need for improved services is critical!
Members of the new NAMI Barrington Area chapter plan to work with state and local legislators to improve this situation.
Click
here to contact NAMI Barrington Area. 
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