Lake County's Voice on Mental Illness
NAMI Lake County Illinois assists these groups:
Individuals
NAMI Lake County Illinois offers friendship, understanding, encouragement, and mutual support.
Families
NAMI Lake County Illinois educates through classes, materials, training and conferences.
Public policy and perception
Public policy and perception
NAMI Lake County Illinois advocates through legislators, service providers, medical staff, and the general public.
HUSH: A Black Mental Health Documentary Free Screening Event
March 7, 2026, 6 - 8 PM
Sign of the Dove Church
424 10th Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
NAMI Lake County in-person support groups
NAMI Connections Recovery Support, Libertyville
Held the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM, Libertyville Covenant Church, 250 S. St. Mary’s Road, Libertyville
NAMI Family Support, Gurnee
Held the second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 O'Plaine Rd., Gurnee
NAMI Family Support, Grayslake
Held the third Tuesday of the month at 7 PM, United Protestant Church, 54 S. Whitney St., Grayslake - please use the rear door entrance
NAMI Family Support, Antioch
Held the fourth Monday of the month at 7 PM, Antioch Public Library, 757 North Main St., Antioch, except Memorial Day holiday
NAMI Illinois Online Support Groups
The support you need without leaving your home!
NAMI Illinois works with local affiliates to host free Zoom virtual support groups, classes and events open to anyone in Illinois.
Current Support Groups
- NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
- NAMI LGBTQ+ Connection Recovery Support Groups
- NAMI Young Adults Connection Recovery Support Groups
- NAMI Family Support Group
- NAMI Grupo de Apoyo para Familiares
- NAMI Parents Support Group
Due to confidentiality, we will not allow anyone other than those living with a mental health condition to attend support group groups. This includes, but is not limited to, family, friends, students who wish to observe, researchers, and more.
NAMI connection recovery support group
What is the NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Program?
NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program that offers respect, understanding encouragement, and hope. NAMI Connection Groups are:
- Free and confidential
- Held monthly for 90 minutes
- Designed to connect encourage and support participants using a structured support group model
- Led by trained facilitators living in recovery themselves
When and where does the Group meet?
The Group is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 at Libertyville Covenant Church, located at 250 South St. Mary’s Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Meet us in the basement in the small meeting room off to the side of the main meeting space.
What have participants said about the Group?
"NAMI Connection has made me realize that I can truly feel comfortable around my peers and I really needed that feeling!"
"I believe NAMI Connection means hope."
"NAMI Connection is the promise of what is and what can be in our lives."
Questions?
Contact NAMI Lake County about the Group at (847) 249-1515 or NAMISupport@hotmail.org
NAMI LGBTQ+ CONNECTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
The NAMI Barrington area now has a NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group specifically for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning + (LGBTQ+) community for the first time ever in Illinois!
What is the LGBTQ + NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group?
LGBTQ+ NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group designed for any adult (18+) in the LGBTQ+ community who has a mental health condition. Members of the LGBTQ+ population face a set of challenges unique to us as a group specifically, which is why this popular NAMI Connection group demographic has been formed.
What should I expect?
You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there. All meetings are 90 minutes long and are confidential. By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you can gain hope and feel a sense of connection. The group encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community. You’ll benefit from others' experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space.
When is the Group held?
On Zoom online, Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Participants must register in advance. For more information, contact info@namiba.org
Walk & talk
Take a walk with someone in your own shoes
We meet on the last Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM, at:
Independence Grove
16400 W. Buckley Road
Libertyville
(Meet at the North Pavilion-West side of Lake)
Family members are welcome.
Questions? Call Beth at 847-404-2634.
Welcome
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Lake County Illinois is a non-profit, self-help organization of families, friends, users of mental health services, and professionals, dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons affected by mental illness, conditions that affect thinking, feeling or mood.