NAMI Family-to-Family
Family-to-Family is a free, confidential, education program that teaches caregivers, family members, and friends how to support and advocate for individuals with serious mental illness. The course is taught by a team of trained NAMI family members volunteers who know what it's like to have a loved one struggle with mental illness. The program significantly improves the coping and problem -solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health conditions in the program, you'll help others and learn about:
Family-to-Family is a free, confidential, education program that teaches caregivers, family members, and friends how to support and advocate for individuals with serious mental illness. The course is taught by a team of trained NAMI family members volunteers who know what it's like to have a loved one struggle with mental illness. The program significantly improves the coping and problem -solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health conditions in the program, you'll help others and learn about:
- How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively
- Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
- Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
- Finding and using local supports and services
- Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
- Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
- The impact of mental illness on the entire family
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United Methodist Church
138 West Winnemucca Blvd Winnemucca, NV 89445 |
Six Consecutive Saturdays:
April 14- May 19 9am-3pm |
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To register contact
Judy Robbins: (916) 718-3797 Pam Gubka: (775) 304-3434 |
Complimentary lunch will be provided
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