Family-to-Family (of Adults) Class

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a FREE 9-week course for families and close friends of adults with mental illness.

Family-to-Family Classes:

Do You Have a Loved One Living with Mental Illness?

 

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a FREE 9-week course for families and close friends of adults with mental illness. This course is taught by trained teachers who are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and other disorders.

 

Many family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families, just like yours, who have gained information, understanding, and support.


What you will gain:

 

• Learn about family responses to the trauma of mental illness.

• Receive current information on serious mental illnesses.

• Learn about symptoms, medications, and side effects.

• Practice problem-solving skills and communication techniques.

• Develop strategies for handling crises and relapses.

• Learn about local community resources and supports.

• Focus on self-care and coping with stress.


Fall 2026 Session – Begins Tuesday, September 29th – Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Place is The Sisters of Holy Family of Nazareth (310 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016)

Please come back in early October to fill out the form to be added to a waitlist for the Winter 2027 Family-to-Family Class at Turning Point.

Please note that filling out a form does NOT enroll you in the class.

If a spot becomes available for the class, you will be contacted via email/phone for the next steps in enrollment.

Winter 2027 Family-to-Family (In-person)

Dates: Tuesday, January 5, 2026 – Tuesday, March 2, 2027
Times: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Place: Turning Point, 8324 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077

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NAMI Family Support Group | IN-PERSON ONLY (Saturdays @ 9AM)

Date Sep 15, 2026 Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

NAMI Family Support Group | IN-PERSON ONLY (Saturdays @ 9AM)

It gives family members of those who have a loved one with a mental health…

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Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)

Date Sep 15, 2026 Time 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)

This group provides a space for participants to find healthy ways of remembering and honoring…

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NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)

Date Sep 15, 2026 Time 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)

About the Support Group Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals…

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NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)

Date Sep 15, 2026 Time 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)

About the Support Group Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals…

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