Community Events

2012 NAMIWalk Greater Chicago (4774)

09/15/2012 5:00 PM - 09/15/2012 12:00 AM

NAMIWalks Chicago 2012 is Chicago’s Mental Health Walk! The goal of this event is to raise the public’s awareness of mental illnesses and end the stigma that surrounds them. ONE IN FOUR experiences mental illness RIGHT NOW. Registration is FREE, fundraising
is appreciated but optional, and all ages are welcome to attend our annual 5k Walk along the lakefront in Grant Park.

Location: Grant Park - Arvey Field

1100 S Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60605
United States

Sponsoring Organizations: UHS, Sunrise Premium, and many Chicago Local Sponsors

Type of Event: Walk/Run

Website: http://namiwalks.org

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Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use and mental disorders, celebrates people in recovery, lauds the contributions of treatment and service providers, and promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

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