NAMI Chicago is launching a holiday mental health awareness campaign to help Chicagoans recognize signs of distress, access practical coping tools, and connect to free, confidential mental health resources through its Helpline and peer support groups. The campaign was announced at a press conference with Cook County Health and builds on ongoing efforts to normalize help-seeking and expand access to care across Cook County.  Through the holiday campaign, NAMI Chicago is sharing messages across digital, transit, and community channels to raise awareness about how the holiday and winter season can intensify stress, anxiety, loneliness, grief, and challenging family dynamics. The campaign also includes a Community Partner Toolkit designed for workplaces, schools, and community organizations to help connect people to support. If you or someone you care about is struggling this holiday season, NAMI Chicago’s Helpline is available for free, confidential emotional support and mental health resources. Call or text HELPLINE to 833-NAMI-CHI (626-4244) or chat with us at namichicago.org.