Ben Frank, MSW

Sr. Director of Wellness
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Ben Frank joined the NAMI Chicago team in August 2018 where he currently holds the role of Senior Director of Wellness in September 2020. He previously served as Education Coordinator, and Clinical Coordinator of the Helpline program.

Ben oversees wellness strategy ensuring that the organization builds an internal culture that promotes wellness at NAMI Chicago in a way that is consistent with the how we teach and support wellness in the community.

Ben started his career in mental health over 20 years ago working in a variety of settings.  Additionally he earned a Bachelor's of Science in English from Iowa State University and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago. Ben lives out NAMI Chicago’s mission providing healing to our community and never giving up on those who come to us for support.