NAMI Cook County North Suburban
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
NAMI Cook County North Suburban is a local affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which is described as the nation\'s largest grassroots mental health organization. Based in Skokie, Illinois, the organization serves more than 17 communities and offers all programs at no charge. Its offerings include education programs such as Family-to-Family and NAMI Basics, peer-led recovery groups, confidential support groups for individuals and families, and youth-oriented programs like Ending the Silence and Mental Health 101. It also conducts community education and outreach and pursues advocacy to ensure mental health is prioritized in healthcare, education, and the justice system.\n\nAs part of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the organization operates within a nationwide grassroots network and has undergone leadership changes in recent years, including the appointment of an executive director in December 2022.