NAMI Family-to-Family

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Research-based evidence shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members with personal experience, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.

NAMI Family-to-Family provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love. And most importantly, you'll learn that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact -- experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class.
    Classes cover the following topics:
  • 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
"The course gave me hope that it will be okay, that I am not alone and reduced a lot of shame, guild and hopelessness."

"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter's mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."
New session begins Tuesday July 13 and meets Tuesdays 6:30 to 9PM for 8 weeks - FREE
Classes will be held at the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services, 1100 Wayne Street, Suite 4000, Troy, and virtually by arrangement with the Facilitators

Facilitators: Molly Helmlinger, Karen Eberle
**Class and Support Group information provided by NAMI Ohio with permission.