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Mental Health Programs
WDSRA offers several programs for individuals who have a mental health challenge or mental illness. One in four families are touched in some way by a serious mental illness. WDSRA programs offer individuals and their families support, friendship, and fun.
Super Socializers (high school and college students)
For high school and college students who may have a learning disability or mental illness. This club offers acceptance and friendship as they go out and have fun in the community. It might be for the person who has trouble making friends or feels like they just don’t fit in.
WDSRA Drop In Centers
Created through a partnership with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) DuPage. The Drop In Centers are for individuals with a primary disability of mental illness. They provide an opportunity to spend leisure time together in a friendly atmosphere. Activities may include games, yoga, sporting or music events and more. Family members are welcome to attend. The programs are free.
Naperville Drop In Center (ages 31 and older)
- Meets at the Riverwalk Community Center
- Every Wednesday (with the exception of holidays)
- Dinner is provided by NAMI from 6-7pm and a fun activity coordinated by WDSRA from 7-9pm
- The first Wednesday of every month is 'Visiting Artist Night'. A local artist or Art Therapist leads the group in an art activity. The ‘Visiting Artist Night’ is funded in part by art-related grants.
- Schedule of activities
Glen Ellyn Drop In Center for Young Adults (ages 18-30)
- Meets at the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center
- Every Wednesday (with the exception of holidays)
- Dinner is provided by NAMI and local volunteers from 6-7pm and a fun activity coordinated by WDSRA from 7-9pm
- Schedule of activities
Contact Information
- For more information on Super Socializers, contact Jorie Meyer at 630-681-0962 ext. 558 or joriem@wdsra.com.
- For more informationon any of the Drop In Centers, contact Dana Stewart, at 630-681-0962 ext. 572 or danas@wdsra.com.
