Join NAMI Chicago and State Senator Elgie Sims, Jr. as they talk to local seniors about how they are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic and the desperate fight to end systemic racism and police brutality.

State Senator Ann Gillespie and State Representative Mark Walker held a virtual town hall to discuss the Restore Illinois plan and items passed during the special session. Gillespie and Walker met with constituents over Zoom and took live questions on the state budget, protests and when the state is expected to fully reopen.

This past week has likely been heavy for many of us with the compounded impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued efforts to end racism and injustice. Senator Sims, NAMI Chicago and other parents teamed up to host a live discussion about the mental health of parents during this time. Together they talked about what they are experiencing, ways to cope and shared helpful resources to get through this difficult time, including NAMI's helpline: 1-833-NAMI-CHI