The mission of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of DuPage County is to provide support, advocacy and education in order to improve the quality of life of individuals with mental illness and their families.  Our programs and services offer the information, resources and support that individuals and families need to work through times of crises and take positive steps towards recovery.  We work with community partners such as hospitals, schools and police departments to promote early treatment for individuals with or at-risk for serious mental illnesses within a recovery-oriented model of care.  We also work with other agencies including the DuPage County Health Department to provide housing services for adults with serious mental illness.

To help NAMI DuPage and register for the Run For the Mind, first click on Register an for event, Selecting NAMI DuPage Run/Walk 2011, then follow the instructions and it will lead you through the registration process, creating your own pledge web page, perhaps creating or joining a team, and maybe win a prize for the team with the most pledges.  Good luck!

• Broaden public awareness of neurological brain disorders,
• Raise funds to support programs and services for families touched by mental illness, and
• Reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.