vision

Vision

NAMI DKK is dedicated to the eradication of the stigma of mental illness by improving the quality of life of all those striving for mental wellness

Mission

The mission of NAMI DKK is to provide support, education and advocacy for persons, family members and communities dealing with mental health issues.

What does NAMI DKK do?SupportEducationAdvocacyResearch

Support• For families & friends• For individuals in recovery• No cost to those in need• Facilitated by trained NAMI

members who have the lived experience• Supervision and support provided to all facilitators

Support

◦Held monthly in 6 locations. 7pm – 8:30pm Aurora Aurora (Spanish speaking group)

DeKalb (NIU school calendar followed)

Oswego (twice monthly)

St. Charles Yorkville

Support

◦Our evening group is every Wednesday at Presence Mercy Hospital in Aurora 6:30pm – 8pm

◦Our daytime group is every Thursday

at AID in Aurora 2pm to 3:30pm

◦Free of charge◦Led by NAMI-trained facilitators living

in recovery

Education

◦NAMI’s signature education course◦For family members who have a

loved one living with mental illness◦Free 12 week course◦Taught by trained F2F educators,

who have the lived experience◦Listed by SAMHSA as “Evidence

Based Practice”

Education

◦For parents and caregivers of children and adolescents who have symptoms of illness

◦Free 6 week course◦Taught by trained Basics educators,

who have lived experience

EducationDKK Presentations

◦Custom presentations for various groups of all sizes Includes:

Colleges/Universities Community Organizations Churches Police departments Schools Other organizations

Education

Brains Can Get Sick◦Was created for young high school or

older middle school students demonstrating the symptoms of the major mental illnesses.

◦The DVD presentation includes a discussion of stigma

◦And a recovery speaker

Education

◦High school presentation teaching basic signs & symptoms of mental illness in health classes

◦A power point presentation with four embedded testimonials

◦A Recovery Speaker tells their personal story

Education

Parents & Teachers As Allies◦90 minute program providing

understanding and communication between families and professionals

◦Promotes early intervention & treatment◦This program is presented by a family

member, a recovery speaker and a professional

SupportHelpLine

◦Information line for callers seeking support, education and advocacy resources

◦Calls are taken by trained volunteers in the NAMI office Monday – Thursday 9am to 12pm

◦All other calls are answered within 24 hours

AdvocacyTAC – Kane County

◦Treatment Alternative Court◦Created to serve defendants living

with mental illness, co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities, who come into contact with the judicial system

AdvocacyCIT (Crisis Intervention Training)

◦ Program designed to train law enforcement officers to effectively manage calls involving individuals suffering with biological brain disorders

Kane County Mental Health Protocol◦ Protocol that guides the response of law enforcers,

the legal system and caregivers to people with mental illness who are in crisis

Community Outreach Saturday Coffee

◦ Monthly◦ One Saturday a month◦ Open to public◦ Refreshments, friends & speaker◦ 9:00-11:00am @ a local mental health provider location◦ Call NAMI DKK @ 630.896.6264 for details

Newsletter◦ Monthly◦ Available via email◦ Sign up @ www.namidkk.org

DKK Updates◦ Quarterly program news for busy professionals

Community OutreachHandbook

◦Comprehensive resource guide for people living with mental illness and their families

◦Request a copy Call NAMI DKK @ 630.896.6264

Special Presentations◦Held quarterly◦Open to the public◦Free of charge◦Light refreshments◦One or more speakers

Community Outreach continued Health Fairs / Conferences

◦ Volunteers available to host a booth or table for most events

◦ Email info@namidkk.org to request our presence

Annual NAMI DKK Fundraisers◦ NAMI Dinner Raffle (first Saturday in March)◦ 5K Run for Mental Health (first Saturday in

Oct)

How You Can Help…Join NAMI DKK as a memberDonate, or get involved…

◦Help support NAMI services for your community

◦We greatly appreciate the generous giving of your time, talent or treasure

NAMI DKK 400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, IL 60506

Call630.896.NAMI (6264)Emaileducation@namidkk.orginfo@namidkk.orgWebsitewww.namidkk.org

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