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NAMI Barrington Area 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.
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Upcoming Events -- Please
Join Us
Support
Groups; 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Barrington Area Library
Meeting Room B
Call Trowby; 847-382-6015
or Mary; 847-381-6919 for information. Family-to-Family Education Program - Pre-registration is required
This 12 week course is structured to help you understand and support individuals with mental disorders while maintaining your own well being. These NAMI classes are for family members, partners and friends of individuals with serious mental illness. "This course is a wonderful experience," said one student. "It balances basic education and skill-training with emotional support, self care and empowerment."
There is no cost to participate, but registration is necessary as class size is limited.
Visions for Tomorrow - Click link to read more about what this course covers. Fall "Visions for Tomorrow" Class - pre-registration required This 11-week course provides basic information for parents and other caretakers of school age children with a wide range of brain disorders. You'll also have a chance to share mutual experiences and learn valuable lessons from one another. There is no charge for the course For more info, anyone interested call (Marci 815-355-5395.)
NAMI Barrington Area Board Meetings 6:30 - 9:00 pm See all scheduled board meetings at this link.
Tuesday April 22,
2008 Side B Tuesday June 24, 2008 Side B
Education and Support Groups Family-to-Family One of NAMI’s most successful programs is
Family-to-Family. Family-to-Family is a twelve-week program that provides
information and support for family members of individuals
suffering from severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia,
bipolar disorder, and depression. The weekly classes provide
education on the various types of mental illnesses, their
effects on individuals and their families, treatment,
medications and prognosis. Caregivers also have an
opportunity to share mutual experiences and learn from each
other. There is no cost for this course.
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. Visions for Tomorrow Visions for Tomorrow is an
eleven week class for
parents and other caregivers of children who suffer from mental
illnesses or who have severe learning or developmental
disabilities, such as ADHD and autism. In addition to education
on brain disorders, medications and other treatments, the course
offers caregivers an opportunity to share mutual experiences and
learn from each other. There is no cost for this course.
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.
Advocacy for Improved Mental Health Services in Illinois 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.
Contact NAMI Barrington Area
Click
here to contact NAMI Barrington Area. 
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