BASIC INFO
NAMI Family-to-Family is an 8-week course offered by NAMI Racine County at no cost to you. This 20-hour course will provide critical information and strategies for navigating a loved one's mental illness. Led by others with similar experiences, you will learn how to: manage crises, solve problems, and communicate effectively so you can take care of yourself and your family, advocate for your loved one, and access critical resources.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides helpful education; in this course, you will find out 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—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience.
HOW WILL THIS HELP?
In the program, you’ll learn about the following:
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 support 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
QUESTIONS?
Contact Courtney Kadolph, NAMI Racine County Program Coordinator
ckadolph@namiracine.org
262.637.0582
NAMI Family-to-Family Participant
"The course gave me hope that it will be okay, that I am not alone and reduced a lot of shame, guilt and hopelessness."
UPCOMING CLASS
Unfortunately, due to low registration, the workshop series scheduled March 6 - April 26th is cancelled. If you are interested in a future NAMI Family-to-Family class, please email info@namiracine.org to be added to our waitlist.
NAMI Family-to-Family Participant
"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."
More for loved ones of people with mental health concerns:
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NAMI Basics OnDemand+
Designed for caregivers of youth under 22 who are experiencing symptoms of emotional or mental health conditions.
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The Family Experience
A short presentation adaptable for any group amplifying the effects of mental illness from a family perspective.
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Family Support Group
A monthly support group for loved ones of an individual with a mental health condition. Open to all.
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NAMI Family-to-Family
8-week course created for and facilitated by loved ones of people with mental illness. Find your people.
