What is NAMI Family-to-Family?
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-week educational course for family members, significant others, and friends of people with mental illness. The course not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you’ll also find out that you’re not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope!
How will this class help?
The evidence-based course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. In the program, you’ll learn about:
- How to solve problems and communicate effectively
- Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
- Supporting your loved one with compassion
- Finding and using local supports and services
- Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
- How to handle a crisis
- Current treatments and therapies
- The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
Participants are expected to attend each class as each class session builds on the knowledge of previous classes.
Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Please contact us if you are interested in this class so we may notify you of upcoming scheduled classes.
Our NAMI-trained teachers are looking forward to meeting you!