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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 are important things to remember when getting help on a college campus?

“There is help available on campus (hopefully...).”

“Be involved with administration and professors from the beginning to work with them for modifications in the consumer's workload. Keep lines of communication open at all times. The consumer, of course, should be involved in all decision making and be the one to give the final OK.”

“University facilities deal with an enormous number of students. It's not unusual to feel like just another person coming into an office, which is important to bear in mind. Nonetheless, university services can often connect you to really valuable resources.”

Want to add your advice to this list? Send an email to nccop@namigc.org.

Want to learn more about the signs and symptoms of mental illness? Go to Signs & Symptoms.

For listings of resources that may be able to help, please visit Campus & Community Resources.