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River Forest Township
 

FRED meets May 19th

 

Welcome New Members!

FRED will meet in person from 12-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19th, at the River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop St. We gather in the 1st floor meeting room. Feel free to bring a lunch and something to drink.


All FRED Meetings are confidential. FRED meetings are intended for parents and caregivers who are members of the FRED Parent Support Group, and for parents who wish to join.


To learn more, contact the FRED Leadership Team at fredparents@gmail.com or visit the FRED website at www.fredparentsupportgroup.com

FRED is a program of River Forest Township

 

The Living Room - Nami Program

Now Open in Oak Park!

 

The Living Room, a new NAMI program meant to help people experiencing a mental health crisis, is now open to patients in Oak Park. This program provides a space for people in a mental health crisis to come and receive care from a trained NAMI recovery support specialist.

What Is The Living Room?

The Living Room is a place to come if you are experiencing life’s stresses or an increase in mental health symptoms. Our trained Living Room team and Recovery Support Specialists uses our own experience with mental health to help others – whether you are in an emotional crisis or just need a safe place to speak with someone who understands, come talk with us. We’ve lived it and can be there to help build positive mental health and grow your emotional wellness. Services are free of charge.

What to Expect at The Living Room?

The NAMI Metro Suburban Living Room is a calming, home-like space where people can take a breath and talk with someone who truly understands what they’re going through.

NAMI recovery support specialists are trained staff members who have experience with mental health challenges and recovery and will provide a listening ear and real coping strategies to help. Our team knows what it’s like to feel hopeless or afraid, and they’re trained to provide emotional support, de-escalation, and practical tools for navigating the moment and beyond. Instead of focusing on what’s “wrong,” they focus on what’s happening right now and what might help you feel better.

Who can visit The Living Room?

Anyone who is 18 and over who is feeling scared, anxious, angry, sad, or just needs someone to talk to. You can walk-in or call ahead.

When can I visit The Living Room?

7 days a week and 365 days a year
LaGrange and Summit locations are open 24 Hours
Oak Park Location open 12pm to 8pm daily

Where is The Living Room?

  • 4731 Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange, IL

  • 7602 63rd Street, Summit, IL
    (services available in English or Spanish)

  • 816 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL

 

Workshop Opportunity

 
 

Join the FRED Google Group

 

The FRED Google Group allows parents to communicate directly with other FRED members.



Parents who join the Google group can ask a question or seek a recommendation from other Google group members. We can also reach out for support or lift others up with good news in between FRED meetings. These online conversations are visible only to members of the Google group, and the same confidentiality guidelines we honor in our meetings apply.

Parents and caregivers can request an invitation to join the Google group by emailing the FRED Leadership Team here:

 Email FRED Parents 
 

FRED is here for you!

 
 

FRED is a free support group for parents and caregivers of children, teens, and young adults with mental illness. The FRED Leadership Team, made up of parent volunteers, lead in person and virtual gatherings. Contact FRED at fredparents@riverforesttownship.org

FRED is a program of River Forest Township

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