Family to Family

In Family Members of an Adult with a Mental Illness, Programs by NAMI Wood County

NAMI Family-to-Family is an educational course for family, caregivers and friends of individuals living with a mental illness.

What You Should Expect

  • Meets for eight sessions, free of charge.
  • Designed for loved ones (over age 18) of individuals living with a mental illness.
  • Taught by trained family members of individuals living with mental illness.
  • Provides critical information and strategies related to caregiving.
  • Incorporates presentations, discussion and exercises.
  • Designated an Evidence Based Practice in 2013 by SAMHSA.

1 Step 1
Register for Family-to-Family

Starting on September 8th (and going through October 27th), this class will meet each Monday from 6:00-8:30PM at the NAMI Wood County office. 

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NAMI Family & Friends is a free two-hour seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. The seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics.

  • Understanding diagnoses, treatment, and recovery
  • Effective communication strategies
  • The importance of self-care
  • Crisis preparation strategies
  • NAMI and community resources
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