2. 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

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

4. What does NAMI DKK do? Support Education Advocacy Research

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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”

9. 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

10. Education DKK Presentations ◦ Custom presentations for various groups of all sizes  Includes:  Colleges/Universities  Community Organizations  Churches  Police departments  Schools  Other organizations

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Support HelpLine ◦ 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

15. Advocacy TAC – 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

16. Advocacy CIT (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

17. 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.orgwww.namidkk.org DKK Updates ◦ Quarterly program news for busy professionals

18. Community Outreach Handbook ◦ 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

19. Community Outreach continued Health Fairs / Conferences ◦ Volunteers available to host a booth or table for most events ◦ Email info@namidkk.org to request our presenceinfo@namidkk.org Annual NAMI DKK Fundraisers ◦ NAMI Dinner Raffle (first Saturday in March) ◦ 5K Run for Mental Health (first Saturday in Oct)

20. How You Can Help… Join NAMI DKK as a member Donate, or get involved… ◦ Help support NAMI services for your community ◦ We greatly appreciate the generous giving of your time, talent or treasure

21. NAMI DKK 400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, IL 60506 Call 630.896.NAMI (6264) Email education@namidkk.org info@namidkk.org Website www.namidkk.org

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