NAMI Smarts for Advocacy - NAMI Chicago - Main Office

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy, NAMI Chicago's free advocacy training workshop will teach you how to turn your lived experience into a powerful 90-second speech geared to move policymakers. Sign up for the 60-minute interactive workshop where you will learn how to think about your own experiences in a new way and have an opportunity to draft and practice your story.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/02/2024

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

1801 West Warner Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

Hours

Call NAMI Chicago or visit the website for more information.

Application process

All class attendees must register in advance; please follow the registration instructions underneath the currently available class listings to secure your spot.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Individuals living with a mental health condition

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Cook County, IL

Agency info

NAMI Chicago

NAMI Chicago provides the services needed to support wellness, from lending a listening ear to a concerned family member to working with individuals long-term connecting to resources. NAMI Chicago also offers peer-led support groups and classes virtually and in various locations across Chicago. These sessions foster community and provide safe spaces to discuss mental health, both for individuals living with a mental health condition and for their families and friends.