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By Elena Ivanova When Suzanne McKeel saw her daughter sitting outside the Garfield Community Service Center, she barely recognized her. Valerie’s clothes were dirty, her

By Patrick Linstrom Like so many of the millions of people in this world, I too have struggled with mental illness in my life. But

NAMI Chicago’s own Brenda Bahena is here to chat about mental health behind the salon chair. Whether you’re a hair professional, nail tech, or in

Everyone has a story or a passion that expresses their individuality.  Our strength lies in embracing that story without filtering it through a societal definition

September is National Recovery Month, which “celebrates the gains made by those in recovery” with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders. Here at NAMI

On July 26, 1990, thirty-one years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. In honor of the ADA’s 31st birthday,

By Andrea Newberry, Clinical Intern & Rachel Bhagwat, Director of Growth & Engagement March is Women’s History Month. NAMI Chicago celebrates the many women who

A year-end letter from Alexa James, NAMI Chicago CEO. December 31, 2020 Friends: You. Thank you. I honor you. I am deeply grateful for your

By Amanda M. Santiago, NAMI Chicago ambassador My multigenerational Puerto Rican family called me the “shy one”. I shied away from the camera, from events,

Our city is in pain. We at NAMI Chicago see you. NAMI is tasked with the privilege of advocating for a real conversation about healing,