NAMI Registration Open for Free Family-to-Family Classes
Class starts January 22nd through March 11th
NAMI Family-to-Family Online is a free 8-week education program for adult family, partners, friends and significant others of adults living with mental illness.
The course is designed to help family members and caregivers understand and support their loved one living with mental illness toward recovery, while maintaining their own well-being.
Online class will meet weekly using Zoom on Mondays, 6-8:30 pm from January 22nd through March 11th. Participants must have video on during all Zoom classes.
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Registration closes Thursday, January 18th. Space is limited and it is important to attend all sessions. Materials and supplies are provided. While there is no charge to attend, donations are gratefully accepted.
To register, email online@namibuffalony.org with your name, phone number and Subject: “Register Family-to-Family Online”, or call 716-226- 6264 x 101. We will call you to complete your registration.
For more information or if interested in attending a future class in-person or online, visit: www.namibuffalony.org and subscribe to e-news updates.
Additional Background:
This class is for adult family members and caregivers of individuals living with mental illness. The Family-to-Family class:
Is an evidence-based signature program of NAMI National.
Provides a confidential, personal setting for family members to share experience, at their own comfort level, and gain support, knowledge and insight. It’s an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain support from each other.
Focuses during the first half of the course on the description, signs and symptoms of mental health conditions as well as medications and treatments. The second half focuses on how to address and cope with a loved one’s mental illness.
Is taught by two leaders, trained by NAMI, who have personal experience of the challenges of caring for a loved one living with mental illness.