National Alliance on Mental Illness
http://il.nami.org 
The website of NAMI Illinois, a state-wide organization comprised of local Illinois Affiliates dedicated to the task of eradicating mental illness and improving the lives of persons with mental illness and their families.

What a Difference a Friend Makes
www.whatadifference.org 
This website is for people living with mental illness—and their friends. It includes tools to help in the recovery process, information on the different kinds of mental illnesses, real-life stories about support and recovery, and interactive video showing how friends can make all the difference.from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Parent Empowerment Calls
Schedule of Topics for 2010 
These are educational calls being offered to all parents in Illinois who have a child with an emotional and/or behavioral concern, and will focus on giving parents information they need to advocate for and support their children.

More information to come...