Upcoming NRCI Trainings and Events

The Naomi Ruth Cohen Charitable Foundation was established in 2000 by Lawrence and Marilyn Cohen to honor the memory of their daughter, Naomi, who lived with bipolar disorder and died by suicide. In 2002, the first annual community mental health conference was held, highlighting the essential role of lived experience and community in healing, connection, and raising awareness.In 2008, the foundation became part of The Chicago School, evolving into The Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education (NRCI) at The Chicago School. This transition strengthened our platform and extended the reach of our longstanding commitment to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness and advance suicide prevention.