Description

Offers a free 12-week series of classes for family members and caregivers of adults with mental illness. Each class is two-and-a-half hours long. Classes include basic information about what mental illnesses are, how they are treated, types of medications and other therapies that are used, and information about recovery from mental illness. Class members learn about typical emotional reactions - both their own and their loved one's. Four of the classes are "workshops" in empathy, self-care, communications and problem solving. Over the 12 weeks, participants share their family stories and gather strength from one another. Class members often join NAMI's Family and Friends Support Group at the end of the series. Family to Family class series is held once or twice a year. Locations vary to meet the needs of different areas of the county.

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