Calendar
JUNE 8, 2023
NAMI Champaign Support Group (in-person)
Please come join us for our monthly Family Support Group!
WHEN: 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green Street, Champaign, IL
TRANSPORTATION: For bus routes, please visit MTD’s webpage: MTD Routes
FACILITY DETAILS: 2nd floor Friends Conference Room; covered drinks only please; no food allowed.
CONTACT: info@namichampaign.org
JUNE 12, 2023
NAMI Champaign Picnic
Join NAMI Champaign at Hessel Park for our Annual Potluck Picnic and Annual Meeting! Sub sandwiches, soda, and water will be provided. Please bring a dish to share (such as Chips, Slaw, Fresh Veggies with Dip, Fresh Fruit, Dessert) and get to meet fellow NAMI-ians.
WHEN: June 12th, 5:00
WHERE: Hessel Park Pavilion (near the north end of Hessel Park), 1400 Grandview Dr., Champaign, IL. 61820
HOW: In-person, casual
CONTACT: Email info@namichampaign.org to reserve your spot today!
JULY 13, 2023
NAMI Champaign Support Group (in-person)
Please come join us for our monthly Family Support Group!
WHEN: 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green Street, Champaign, IL
TRANSPORTATION: For bus routes, please visit MTD’s webpage: MTD Routes
FACILITY DETAILS: 2nd floor Friends Conference Room; covered drinks only please; no food allowed.
CONTACT: info@namichampaign.org
JUNE 19, 2023
NAMI Champaign Community Education
What: Crisis Co Response Team – What to do when you or someone in your household is having a Mental Health Crisis and you have to CALL THE COPS
Who: Paige Bennett, Behavioral Health Detective, Urbana Police Department
When: 6/19/23 at 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Champaign Public Library, Room 222
SEPTEMBER 2023
NAMI Family-to-Family Class
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, eight-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises. The program is open to adults and those 14-17 if attending as a participant and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please visit our education page for more information!
WHAT: Family-to-Family Class
WHEN/WHERE: September 2023; Location TBD
CONTACT: Please contact Nancy Carter with questions or to express interest in the class. Email info@namichampaign.org -or- Nancy@namichampaign.org
REGISTRATION: Registration required. Please contact Nancy Carter at the above email address.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
NAMI Board Meeting
WHEN: September 11th, 2023 @ 6:30pm
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Platform
HOW: Email info@namichampaign.org with Champaign Board Meeting Zoom Link in the subject line for the Zoom link. Location subject to change.
NOTE: Email info@namichampaign.org with NAMI Champaign Board Meeting in the subject line for more information or with any questions. We want your input. All are welcome at the meeting.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Annual Mulligans for Mental Health Golf Outing
The Mulligans for Mental Health Golf Outing is a one-day, four-person scramble organized by the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Proceeds go directly to support local NAMI activities!
WHEN: September 14, 2023, 1:00PM Shotgun Start
WHERE: The Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois, 2600 S Stone Creek Blvd., Urbana, IL 61802
DETAILS: A one-day, four-person scramble fundraiser!
HOW: Click here to register.
CONTACT: If you would like to Volunteer for this event or become a sponsor, please contact Nancy Carter by email at Nancy@namichampaign.org
Past Events
MAY 1-31, 2023
NAMI Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every year during the month of May, NAMI joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Together, we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness. Click here to learn more about how you can get involved. #MoreThanEnough
MAY 24-27, 2023
JUNE 6-8, 2023
NAMICon
Register now for the in-person NAMI Convention happening May 24th to May 26th.
From the website: Get ready for an energizing in-person and online experience celebrating all the unique and important voices — including yours — who are creating positive change in mental health. Whether you’re a long-time NAMI advocate or brand-new to our movement, NAMICon is for you. If you have a story to share and a passion for mental health awareness, advocacy and education, you have a spot with your name on it at NAMICon. Learn more at https://convention.nami.org/
WHEN: May 24th – 27th, 2023
WHERE: Minneapolis Convention Center
WHEN: June 6th – 8th, 2023
WHERE: Virtual NAMI-Hosted Zoom
May 22, 2003
NAMI Champaign Comm Ed Program
Join us at the library for “What Does Mental Health Mean?”
WHO: Richard Bowles, Psy.D, Doctor of Psychology, retired
WHEN: May 22 at 7:00PM
LOCATION: Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green Street, Champaign, IL
FACILITY DETAILS: Busey Bank Conference Room 222.
TRANSPORTATION: For bus routes, please visit MTD’s webpage: MTD Routes
CONTACT: Georgiana Schuster: schuster.georgiana@gmail.com if you have any questions.
May 18, 2023
PEER Social
Let’s go out to the Ball Park! We will meet just around the corner inside the WEST admission entrance against the fence at the Men’s Illini Baseball game. Admission is free, just bring $ if you would like to buy anything at the concessions stand. It’s OK to bring in your own food & drinks! You can also bring in your own chair if you’d rather not sit on the bleachers.
There are grassy areas for parking on Florida Avenue next to the Illinois Ball Field.
We welcome all people with lived mental health experiences and their caregivers. Hope to see you there!
WHEN: May 18th @ 5:30PM
COST: Admission is Free!
WHERE: Illinois Field, 1601 E. Kirby Avenue Champaign, IL – meet inside the WEST Admission Entrance
PARKING: Next to the Illinois Ball Field off Florida Ave; there are some grassy areas for parking.
CONTACT: Carolyn Thompson by email CarolynT@namichampaign.org
MAY 18, 2023
Family Support Group – Tuscola
The free Family Support Group in Tuscola is meeting in person this week on the 18th (but otherwise, it meets on the 4th Thursday of the month). Please contact Diane Zell if you plan to attend! We hope to see you there!
WHEN: May 18th @ 7:00PM
LOCATION: Tuscola United Methodist Church, 901 N Prairie St, Tuscola
CONTACT: Diane Zell
PHONE: 217-253-2413 (ok to leave a message)
MAY 18, 2023
Mental Health Action Day
Take one-hour of action for your mental health! Action looks different for everyone. Mental Health Action Day encourages and empowers everyone to take action for themselves, for their loved ones, or for their community based on what works best for them.
Click here to participate in Mental Health Action Day!
MAY 17, 2023
NAMI IL Young Advocates Pillar Meeting
Join the NAMI Champaign collaboration with NAMI IL for Youth and Young Adults. To be a part of this group, you must be an Illinois resident, between the age of 17-27, and have compassion for mental health and wellness.
WHEN: May 17th, 2023 @ 6:00pm
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Platform
HOW: Click here to register
MAY 11, 2023
NAMI Champaign Support Group (in-person)
Please come join us for our monthly Family Support Group!
WHEN: 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 – 9:00 PM (Starting May 11th)
LOCATION: Champaign Public Library, 200 W Green Street, Champaign, IL
TRANSPORTATION: For bus routes, please visit MTD’s webpage: MTD Routes
FACILITY DETAILS: 2nd floor Friends Conference Room; covered drinks only please; no food allowed.
CONTACT: info@namichampaign.org
May 8, 2023
NAMI Board Meeting
WHEN: May 8th, 2023 @ 6:30pm
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Platform
HOW: Email info@namichampaign.org with Champaign Board Meeting Zoom Link in the subject line for the Zoom link. Location subject to change.
NOTE: Email info@namichampaign.org with NAMI Champaign Board Meeting in the subject line for more information or with any questions. We want your input. All are welcome at the meeting.
April 22, 2023
Ebert Fest Artists Tent
Come down to the tent next to the Virginia Theater in downtown Champaign and check out the artwork, cards, and handmade items all done by these inspiring NAMI Champaign artists and authors! Please read the following brochure from The Alliance for Inclusion and Respect for more information about their organization: AIR 2023
10% of our Artist’s Sales go to NAMI Champaign!
WHEN: April 22nd @ 9:00AM – 2:00PM
WHERE: The Virginia Theater, White Tent in Front, 203 W Park Avenue, Champaign, IL
WHO: Artists from A. I. R. (Alliance for Inclusion and Respect)
NAMI ARTISTS: Bev Schweighart, Eli Griffin, Preston Lord
CONTACT: Nancy Carter by email at Nancy@namichampaign.org
April 18, 2023
PEER Social
Let’s go out to the Ball Park! We will meet at 5:30 just inside the east admission entrance against the fence at the Men’s Illini Baseball Game. There are grassy areas for parking on Florida Avenue next to the Illinois Ball Field. Admission is Free – just bring some money if you’d like to buy snacks at the concession stand. We welcome all people with lived mental health experiences and their caregivers. Hope to see you there!
WHEN: April 18th @ 5:30PM
COST: Admission is Free!
WHERE: Illinois Field, 1601 E. Kirby Avenue Champaign, IL – meet inside the East Admission Entrance
PARKING: Next to the Illinois Ball Field off Florida Ave; there are some grassy areas for parking.
CONTACT: Carolyn Thompson by email CarolynT@namichampaign.org