Monday, February 1, 6:00p.m. Mental Health America of Illinois and Erasing the Distance present a compelling threatrical production, "Salvaging Hope," featuring six true stories of people whose lives have been impacted by mental illnesses. Included in this professional performance is a story about a young man with OCD who finds hope and healing through ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention) therapy and uses humor as a way to make it through each day. Tickets are free but reservations are strongly encouraged. Contact amindel@mhai.org or call 312-368-9070 x22

Beginning Wednesday, February 3, 6:00 - 9:00p.m. and continuing through April 21. NAMI Barrington Area presents Family to Family. At Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights. No charge. Reservations required. Contact Maryrose at 847-496-1415 with questions or to register.

Monday, February 15, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. NAMI Barrington Area board meeting in the Barrington Area Library, Large Meeting Room B. Drop in and learn what's going on in the chapter!

Wednesday, February 17. The Responsible Budget Coalition will be having a Lobby Day in Springfield on Wednesday, February 17^th. NAMI BA board members will be sending a mini-van or two to Springfield to meet with our legislators and urge them to prevent further cuts in human services spending. We'd love to have you join us. Call Hugh at bradyhugh@aol.com for details.

Wednesday February 24, 2010, 7:30 p.m. NAMI NW Suburban Speaker Meeting - Fr. Charles Bolser, C.S.V. will be speaking on Spirituality and Mental Illness. Free, no registration required. At Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arl. Hts. Call 847-899-0195 for more information.