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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 do you wish someone had told you when you first noticed signs and symptoms of a mental illness?

“That Exercise, good nutrition, and adequate stress management can work wonders. Also that a huge percentage of college students suffer from mild depression/anxiety at some point! It really helps to know you're not alone!”

“It's ok. Take care of yourself first. I'll help you take care of yourself. I'm here if you just want to talk about it.”

“People need to know that you can survive mental illness and it doesn't ruin your life. It is an opportunity for growth as a person and you can make it be a strength for you.”

Want to add something you wish someone had told you? 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.