NAMI of McHenry County

11/03/2026

Join us at the NAMI McHenry County Drop-In Center on Thursday, November 12, for a FREE A1C screening provided by the McHenry County Department of Health.

Screenings will include:
-A1C/blood sugar screening
-Blood pressure measurement

📅 Thursday, November 12
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 NAMI McHenry County Drop-In Center
338 Memorial Dr., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

New to NAMI? First-time Drop-In Center visitors must complete a registration and assessment at our Living Room (same building) before participating in Drop-In Center activities. Walk-ins available 24/7!

11/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating Matthew Tassinari, NAMI McHenry County’s Director of Recovery Support Services, on receiving the 2026 Linda Dzuibala Above and Beyond Award from NAMI Illinois!

This award recognizes Matthew’s outstanding leadership in opening our Foglia Family Living Room and Drop-In Center this year and overseeing the Living Room’s expansion to 24/7/365 access.

We are incredibly proud to have Matthew on our team and grateful for all he does to make a difference. Congratulations, Matthew! This recognition is so well deserved!

11/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last Friday’s Legislative Breakfast. We appreciated the opportunity to bring community leaders and elected officials together to discuss mental health priorities and the importance of continued advocacy in McHenry County.

A special thank you to our guests who took the time to be with us:

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, Senator Dave Syverson, Representative Suzanne Ness, Representative Steve Reick, the Office of Representative Joe Sosnowski, McHenry County Board Members Pam Althoff, Carolyn Campbell, Mike Shorten, and Tracie Von Bergen, Crystal Lake Mayor Haig Haleblian, Algonquin Village President Debby Sosine, McHenry County Mental Health Board President Carolyn Schofield, and Deputy County Administrator Alicia Schueller.

We also extend a special thank you to Tony Ohlhausen of NAMI Illinois for presenting the 2027 NAMI Illinois Policy Platform and sharing important insights into the legislative priorities shaping mental health advocacy.

And, of course, thank you to our NAMI Board, Advisory Board, Advocacy Committee, and staff for helping welcome our special guests and make the morning a success!

When we come together, we strengthen our collective voice and move mental health advocacy forward. Thank you for being part of the conversation!

11/02/2026

Have you seen our November Drop-In Center calendar? 🍂 Join us for a month of fun activities, creativity, and connection. We’d love to see you!

Where? 338 Memorial Dr., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Who? Adults ages 18 and older

First-time visitors: Please complete registration paperwork and an assessment at the Foglia Family Living Room before attending. The Living Room is open 24/7/365.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!! 🎃 Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Drop-In Center for our Halloween Party!

10/30/2026

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This Halloween, carve out some time for yourself. We all deserve kindness and respect during spooky season. Which pumpkin are you carrying into the weekend? 🎃

10/30/2026

Learn to Save a Life: Free QPR Su***de Prevention Training

Would you know what to do if someone you care about was struggling? QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a simple, evidence-based public health model that teaches you how to recognize the warning signs that someone may be thinking about su***de and how to help.

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 18th
🕐 Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
💻 Where: Virtual via Zoom

This one-hour training is open to anyone who wants to be better prepared to support the people in their life. No background needed.

👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OY0Wrb8-Tzah0vzzGTfl9w #/registration

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

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10/30/2026

🎃 It’s Halloween party time! Join us TODAY from 4-7 pm at the Drop-In Center (338 Memorial Dr, Crystal Lake). Costumes encouraged, spooky fun guaranteed!

Where? 338 Memorial Dr., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Who? Adults ages 18 and older

First-time visitors: Please complete registration paperwork and an assessment at the Living Room (same building) before attending. The Living Room is open 24/7/365.

10/29/2026

Save the Date for NAMI's Vision of Hope Gala on Friday, May 7, 2027 at the Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake!

We can’t wait to celebrate another year of hope, community, and the incredible impact we’re making together to support mental health in McHenry County!

10/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kristine Cozzi to the NAMI McHenry County team! 💙

Kristine joins us as our new Youth Education & Engagement Coordinator, and we’re excited to have her on board! We look forward to the positive impact she’ll make as we continue supporting youth, families, and our community through mental health education and engagement.

Welcome to the team, Kristine! We’re so happy to have you with us!