Calendar
Events
To View when NAMI Champaign or NAMI IL signature Mental Health Education Programs, Support Groups, or Monthly Meetings occur please scroll down.
Tuesday’s With Bubba – May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st
Join NAMI Champaign at the flagpole at West Side park every Tuesday in May* for a casual stroll through the park! Enjoy some fresh air and friendly discussions with NAMI Peers & Supporters! We’ll introduce ourselves and start out from the flagpole & bench area in the Northeast corner of West Side Park.
Find Carolyn with her “I Walk For Mental Health” place card on her shirt and join her along with Katie & her service dog, Bubba (patchwork fur & a face we all love!) as we “Walk & Talk” during Mental Health Awareness Month.
WHEN: 3:15 – 4pm, Every Tuesday in May*. (May 3rd ,10th,17th, 24th & 31st)
WHERE: Flagpole & Bench area in the Northeast corner of West Side Park, 400 W University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820.
PRESENTERS: N/A
HOST/Sponsor: Carolyn T. and Kattie D., NAMI Champaign Peer Activities Committee
NOTES: *Unless it is pouring down Rain.
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GAME TIME – May 18th
Join us for a game of online Scattegories or Codewords, etc. Bring ideas of games you’ve tried online as well!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 18th; 7 – 8:30pm CST
WHERE: Virtual event on the ZOOM platform
HOW: Email: carolynt@namichampaign.org for a ZOOM link by Wednesday at 6pm.
HOST/Sponsor: NAMI Champaign
NAMI Champaign Community Education Event: Turning Challenges into Positives – Recovery from a Mom with Schizophrenia
Turning Challenges into Positives – Recovery from a Mom with Schizophrenia – My story of being a daughter of a mom with schizophrenia, how it affected me and how I grew to heal and have strengths from what I went through.
Alexandra Georgas is an author, international speaker, and performing songwriter who has a heart for people with mental illnesses and their loved ones. A graduate of Second City in Chicago, Alexandra peppers her work with humor. Her book, Mom and Me: My Journey with Mom’s Schizophrenia is a success story of learning to love and support her mom to recovery. Her CD The Real Deal contains original songs that tell stories of her life. Alexandra is a supporter and speaker for DuPage NAMI and a supporter of Thresholds, an organization that provides stellar mental health services and housing in the Chicago area. She has a Master’s degree from DePaul University and has spoken at technical conferences throughout the United States, Europe and South America.
WHEN: Monday, May 16th, 2022; 7:00-8:30 pm CST
HOW: Email Info@namichampaign.org with the subject line ‘Turning Challenges’ to receive a zoom invite/pw
PRESENTERS: Alexandra Georgas, Author.
HOST/Sponsor: NAMI Champaign Community Education Committee
NOTES: Please register by emailing info@namichampaign.org by 4:30 PM the day before each session.
Contact information is treated as confidential, and is used only to contact you in the event of a program change, for evaluation, or to provide additional mental health information.
NAMI Champaign POTLUCK PICNIC – June 13th, 5:30pm at Hessel Park
The NAMI Picnic returns and will be held on 6/13/2022 at Hessel Park Shelter House in Champaign, IL! Bring a dish or beverage and join us outside for this get-together.
Starting at 5:30 p.m. Food offerings will include mini-subs, a potluck and water. Bring chips, desserts, and/or your own plate ware. This event makes it return and welcome all individuals and families involved with NAMI and Mental Health. Come join us for a fun evening at the park! Volunteers will be needed day-of to help set-up and clean up.
Police officers who have undergone Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) will be acknowledged.
WHEN: Monday, June 13st, 2022; 5:30 pm CST
WHERE: Hessel Park, 1401 Grandview Drive, Champaign, IL, 61820
HOW: In-person Event! Bring a dish for the potluck 🙂
HOST/Sponsor: NAMI Champaign
Upcoming:
- August 29th, 2022 – Fundraiser at Jarling’s Custard Cup on Kirby.
- September 12th, 2022 – Mulligan’s for Mental Health
Mental Health Education
NAMI Family-to-Family (F2F)
To see when NAMI Family-to-Family is offered, please go to our NAMI Family-to-Family section on the Educational Courses page.
NAMI Family & Friends
To see when NAMI Family & Friends is offered, please go to the NAMI Family & Friends section on the Educational Courses page.
NAMI Homefront
To see when NAMI Homefront is offered, please go to the NAMI Homefront section on the Educational Courses page.
Support Groups
NAMI Family Support Group
To see when NAMI Family Support Groups meet in-person, please go to the NAMI Champaign In-Person Support Groups section on our Support Groups page.
NAMI Online Support Groups
To see when NAMI Illinois’ support groups meet online, please go to the NAMI Champaign Online Support Groups section on our Support Groups page.
Monthly Meetings
NAMI Champaign Board Meeting
WHEN: 2nd Monday of the month; 6:30-8 p.m.
- January 10, 2022 – via Zoom. Email info@namichampaign.org with Champaign Board Meeting Zoom Link in the subject line for the Zoom link.
- February 14, 2022
- March 14, 2022
- April 11, 2022
- May 9, 2022
- June 13, 2022 – PICNIC TBA
NOTE: Email info@namichampaign.org with Champaign Board Meeting in the subject line for more information or with any questions. We want your input. All are welcome at the meeting.
Monthly Community Education Meeting
See the Events section above for Community Education Committee sponsored webinars and meetings.