NAMI-GC College Outreach Program
Questions about NCCOP? Want to help? Contact nccop@namigc.org.
For more information, referrals, support, and education about serious mental illness, call NAMI of Greater Chicago at (312) 563-0445, or visit the NAMI of Greater Chicago website, namigc.org.
What can you do when a loved one is affected by mental illness?
Educating yourself and being there for the person—by listening to the person and sharing your concerns—are the greatest things you can do. Know that you are not alone in struggling with the issues that come with having a loved one affected by mental illness. Know also that becoming more informed and educated about mental illness and what you can do does not only help the person affected by mental illness, it also helps you.
Please explore some of the links below. If you have any questions or concerns or want to talk to someone about your current situation, please call NAMI of Greater Chicago at (312) 563-0445 any weekday, 10 AM – 5 PM.
Advice for parents and friends of college students with mental illness
What college students affected by mental illness wish someone in their life had told them
What are important things to remember when getting help on a college campus?
What parents should keep in mind
What friends need to keep in mind