Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute (NRCI)

In 2000, the Naomi Ruth Cohen Charitable Foundation was created with a dual purpose: to honor Naomi’s memory and play a leading role in decreasing the stigma often associated with mental illness and suicide. In 2008, the Foundation joined the Chicago School and became The Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education at The Chicago School (NRCI).The Institute has touched the lives of thousands of individuals and families and various communities through its annual community mental health conferences as well as education and training programs. With focus on decreasing the impact stigma can have in the lives of those affected by mental illness our conferences and outreach efforts have made a positive impact and given voice to many individuals. The institute aims to provide resources and hope to those that struggle with mental health challenges, and to those who support them. To host a program please contact tlevine@thechicagoschool.edu