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SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Skokie January 6 - March 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \nMany family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families\, just like yours\, who have gained information\, understanding\, and support. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Turning Point (8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, IL 60077) \nTime: Tuesdays\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 6\nClass 2: January 13\nClass 3: January 20\nClass 4: January 27\nClass 5: February 3\nClass 6: February 10\nClass 7: February 17\nClass 8: February 24\nClass 9: March 3\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-skokie-january-6-march-3-2026/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Turning Point\, 8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Winnetka January 7 - March 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \nMany family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families\, just like yours\, who have gained information\, understanding\, and support. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Christ Church Winnetka – Use this address: 684 Oak Street\, Winnetka\, IL 60093 \nTime: Wednesdays\, 6:00 – 8:30 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 7\nClass 2: January 14\nClass 3: January 21\nClass 4: January 28\nClass 5: February 4\nClass 6: February 11\nClass 7: February 18\nClass 8: February 25\nClass 9: March 4\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-winnetka-january-7-march-4-2026/2026-01-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T200000
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SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Skokie January 6 - March 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \nMany family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families\, just like yours\, who have gained information\, understanding\, and support. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Turning Point (8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, IL 60077) \nTime: Tuesdays\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 6\nClass 2: January 13\nClass 3: January 20\nClass 4: January 27\nClass 5: February 3\nClass 6: February 10\nClass 7: February 17\nClass 8: February 24\nClass 9: March 3\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-skokie-january-6-march-3-2026/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Turning Point\, 8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082330
CREATED:20251021T212538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154839Z
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SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Winnetka January 7 - March 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \nMany family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families\, just like yours\, who have gained information\, understanding\, and support. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Christ Church Winnetka – Use this address: 684 Oak Street\, Winnetka\, IL 60093 \nTime: Wednesdays\, 6:00 – 8:30 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 7\nClass 2: January 14\nClass 3: January 21\nClass 4: January 28\nClass 5: February 4\nClass 6: February 11\nClass 7: February 18\nClass 8: February 25\nClass 9: March 4\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-winnetka-january-7-march-4-2026/2026-01-14/
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SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Skokie January 6 - March 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \nMany family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families\, just like yours\, who have gained information\, understanding\, and support. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Turning Point (8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, IL 60077) \nTime: Tuesdays\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 6\nClass 2: January 13\nClass 3: January 20\nClass 4: January 27\nClass 5: February 3\nClass 6: February 10\nClass 7: February 17\nClass 8: February 24\nClass 9: March 3\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-skokie-january-6-march-3-2026/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Turning Point\, 8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154839Z
UID:10003830-1767808800-1767817800@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Winnetka January 7 - March 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \nMany family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families\, just like yours\, who have gained information\, understanding\, and support. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Christ Church Winnetka – Use this address: 684 Oak Street\, Winnetka\, IL 60093 \nTime: Wednesdays\, 6:00 – 8:30 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 7\nClass 2: January 14\nClass 3: January 21\nClass 4: January 28\nClass 5: February 4\nClass 6: February 11\nClass 7: February 18\nClass 8: February 25\nClass 9: March 4\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-winnetka-january-7-march-4-2026/2026-01-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082330
CREATED:20251021T213426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154843Z
UID:10003839-1767720600-1767729600@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | Skokie January 6 - March 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \nMany family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families\, just like yours\, who have gained information\, understanding\, and support. \n\nPLEASE NOTE THERE ARE TWO CLASSES BEING OFFERED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.\n\nWinter 2026 Class Details:\nWhere: Turning Point (8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, IL 60077) \nTime: Tuesdays\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM \nDates: \n\nClass 1: January 6\nClass 2: January 13\nClass 3: January 20\nClass 4: January 27\nClass 5: February 3\nClass 6: February 10\nClass 7: February 17\nClass 8: February 24\nClass 9: March 3\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-skokie-january-6-march-3-2026/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Turning Point\, 8324 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
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SUMMARY:Chai and Chat Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Chai and Chat is:\nChai and Chat is developed specifically for individuals of Bangladesh\, Bhutan\, India\, Pakistan\, Nepal\, Sri Lanka\, and the Maldives ancestry. Chai and Chat is a three-part community conversation series designed to empower communities to share openly about the stresses of acculturation/integration\, family and community pressures\, generational trauma\, racism and inequalities in accessing care. It is an opportunity to hold listening circles for\, by and about South Asian Communities and provide the opportunity to validate and explore participants’ mental wellness journeys and discover avenues of support. \nTo attend these meetings\, you must be: \n\nOf South Asian descent (including ancestry from India\, Pakistan\, Bangladesh\, Nepal\, Sri Lanka\, Bhutan\, and Maldives\, and Indo-Caribbean individuals from countries including Guyana\, Jamaica\, Suriname\, and Trinidad & Tobago)\nOver 18 years old\n\nChai and Chat Series 3 Dates:\n\n\nSession 1 (Virtual): November 5 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Zoom invite will be emailed to you after you register. \n\n\nSession 2 (Virtual): November 12 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Zoom invite will be emailed to you after you register. \n\n\nSession 3 (Virtual): November 20 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Zoom invite will be emailed to you after you register. \n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nRegistration Information:\n\nPlease fill out the information on the registration form\, and a Zoom link will be sent to your email. Once you have navigated to your email\, you can click on the “Join Meeting” button\, and you will be directed to the Zoom room.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/chai-and-chat-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082330
CREATED:20251014T183430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183430Z
UID:10003827-1762974000-1762977600@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Chai and Chat Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Chai and Chat is:\nChai and Chat is developed specifically for individuals of Bangladesh\, Bhutan\, India\, Pakistan\, Nepal\, Sri Lanka\, and the Maldives ancestry. Chai and Chat is a three-part community conversation series designed to empower communities to share openly about the stresses of acculturation/integration\, family and community pressures\, generational trauma\, racism and inequalities in accessing care. It is an opportunity to hold listening circles for\, by and about South Asian Communities and provide the opportunity to validate and explore participants’ mental wellness journeys and discover avenues of support. \nTo attend these meetings\, you must be: \n\nOf South Asian descent (including ancestry from India\, Pakistan\, Bangladesh\, Nepal\, Sri Lanka\, Bhutan\, and Maldives\, and Indo-Caribbean individuals from countries including Guyana\, Jamaica\, Suriname\, and Trinidad & Tobago)\nOver 18 years old\n\nChai and Chat Series 3 Dates:\n\n\nSession 1 (Virtual): November 5 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Zoom invite will be emailed to you after you register. \n\n\nSession 2 (Virtual): November 12 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Zoom invite will be emailed to you after you register. \n\n\nSession 3 (Virtual): November 20 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Zoom invite will be emailed to you after you register. \n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nRegistration Information:\n\nPlease fill out the information on the registration form\, and a Zoom link will be sent to your email. Once you have navigated to your email\, you can click on the “Join Meeting” button\, and you will be directed to the Zoom room.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/chai-and-chat-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082330
CREATED:20251014T183225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183225Z
UID:10003826-1762369200-1762372800@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Chai and Chat Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Chai and Chat is:\nChai and Chat is developed specifically for individuals of Bangladesh\, Bhutan\, India\, Pakistan\, Nepal\, Sri Lanka\, and the Maldives ancestry. Chai and Chat is a three-part community conversation series designed to empower communities to share openly about the stresses of acculturation/integration\, family and community pressures\, generational trauma\, racism and inequalities in accessing care. It is an opportunity to hold listening circles for\, by and about South Asian Communities and provide the opportunity to validate and explore participants’ mental wellness journeys and discover avenues of support. \nTo attend these meetings\, you must be: \n\nOf South Asian descent (including ancestry from India\, Pakistan\, Bangladesh\, Nepal\, Sri Lanka\, Bhutan\, and Maldives\, and Indo-Caribbean individuals from countries including Guyana\, Jamaica\, Suriname\, and Trinidad & Tobago)\nOver 18 years old\n\nChai and Chat Series 3 Dates:\n\n\nSession 1 (Virtual): November 5 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Zoom invite will be emailed to you after you register. \n\n\nSession 2 (Virtual): November 12 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Zoom invite will be emailed to you after you register. \n\n\nSession 3 (Virtual): November 20 – 7:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. Zoom invite will be emailed to you after you register. \n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nRegistration Information:\n\nPlease fill out the information on the registration form\, and a Zoom link will be sent to your email. Once you have navigated to your email\, you can click on the “Join Meeting” button\, and you will be directed to the Zoom room.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/chai-and-chat-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082330
CREATED:20250731T210547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T210547Z
UID:10000060-1758823200-1758832200@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | September 25 - November 20\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \nMany family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families\, just like yours\, who have gained information\, understanding\, and support. \nFall 2025 Class Details:\nDates: September 25\, 2025 – November 20\, 2025 \nLocation: Unitarian Church of Evanston (1330 Ridge Avenue\, Evanston\, IL 60201) \nTime: Thursdays @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-september-25-november-20-2025/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Unitarian Church of Evanston\, 1330 Ridge Avenue\, Evanston\, Illinois\, 60201
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082330
CREATED:20250804T155240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T155240Z
UID:10000062-1758735000-1758740400@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Chai and Chat Session 2 & 3 (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Chai and Chat is:\nChai and Chat is developed specifically for individuals of Bangladesh\, Bhutan\, India\, Pakistan\, Nepal\, Sri Lanka\, and the Maldives ancestry. Chai and Chat is a three-part community conversation series designed to empower communities to share openly about the stresses of acculturation/integration\, family and community pressures\, generational trauma\, racism and inequalities in accessing care. It is an opportunity to hold listening circles for\, by and about South Asian Communities and provide the opportunity to validate and explore participants’ mental wellness journeys and discover avenues of support. \nTo attend these meetings\, you must be: \n\nOf South Asian descent (including ancestry from India\, Pakistan\, Bangladesh\, Nepal\, Sri Lanka\, Bhutan\, and Maldives\, and Indo-Caribbean individuals from countries including Guyana\, Jamaica\, Suriname\, and Trinidad & Tobago)\nOver 18 years old\n\nChai and Chat Series 2 Dates:\n\nSession 1 (Virtual): September 9\n\n5:30 – 7:00 PM via Zoom\nZoom invite will be emailed to you after you register.\n\n\nSession 2 & 3 (Hybrid): September 24\n\n5:30 – 7:00 PM at Skokie Public Library in the Cosmos Room and via Zoom\n\n\n\nRegistration Information:\n\nPlease fill out the information on the registration form\, and a Zoom link will be sent to your email. Once you have navigated to your email\, you can click on the “Join Meeting” button\, and you will be directed to the Zoom room.\nPlease register for the first session\, then you will need to register for the next session separately.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n 
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/chai-and-chat-session-2-hybrid/
LOCATION:Skokie Public Library\, 5215 Oakton Street\, Skokie\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082330
CREATED:20250804T153419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T154823Z
UID:10000061-1757439000-1764529200@www.namiccns.org
SUMMARY:Chai and Chat Session 1 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Chai and Chat is:\nChai and Chat is developed specifically for individuals of Bangladesh\, Bhutan\, India\, Pakistan\, Nepal\, Sri Lanka\, and the Maldives ancestry. Chai and Chat is a three-part community conversation series designed to empower communities to share openly about the stresses of acculturation/integration\, family and community pressures\, generational trauma\, racism and inequalities in accessing care. It is an opportunity to hold listening circles for\, by and about South Asian Communities and provide the opportunity to validate and explore participants’ mental wellness journeys and discover avenues of support. \nTo attend these meetings\, you must be: \n\nOf South Asian descent (including ancestry from India\, Pakistan\, Bangladesh\, Nepal\, Sri Lanka\, Bhutan\, and Maldives\, and Indo-Caribbean individuals from countries including Guyana\, Jamaica\, Suriname\, and Trinidad & Tobago)\nOver 18 years old\n\nChai and Chat Series 2 Dates:\n\nSession 1 (Virtual): September 9\n\n5:30 – 7:00 PM via Zoom\nZoom invite will be emailed to you after you register.\n\n\nSession 2 & 3 (Hybrid): September 24\n\n5:30 – 7:00 PM at Skokie Public Library in the Cosmos Room and via Zoom\n\n\n\nRegistration Information:\n\nPlease fill out the information on the registration form\, and a Zoom link will be sent to your email. Once you have navigated to your email\, you can click on the “Join Meeting” button\, and you will be directed to the Zoom room.\nPlease register for the first session\, then you will need to register for the next session separately.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n 
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/chai-and-chat-session-1-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082330
CREATED:20250220T153052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T153052Z
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SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Class | March 20 - May 15\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe 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. \nMany family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families\, just like yours\, who have gained information\, understanding\, and support. \nREIGTSRATION CLOSED FOR SPRING 2025 \nSpring 2025 Class Details:\nDates: March 20\, 2025 – May 15\, 2025 \nLocation: Sherman United Methodist Church Evanston (2214 Ridge Ave.\, Evanston\, IL 60201) \nTime: Thursdays @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-class-march-20-may-15-2025/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:Sherman United Methodist Church Evanston\, 2214 Ridge Ave.\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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SUMMARY:Family-to-Family Educational Program | In-Person - June 5 - July 31 @ 6:30PM
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have A Loved One Living With Mental Illness?\nThe NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a FREE 8-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. \nMany family members describe this experience as life changing. Join the thousands of families\, just like yours\, who have gained information\, understanding\, and support. \nWhat you will gain:\n\nLearn about family responses to the trauma of mental illness.\nReceive current information on serious mental illnesses.\nLearn about symptoms\, medications\, and side effects.\nPractice problem-solving skills and communication techniques.\nDevelop strategies for handling crises and relapses.\nLearn about local community resources and supports.\nFocus on self-care and coping with stress.\n\nSummer 2024 Class Details: \nDates: Wednesdays\, June 5 – July 31\, 2024 \nLocation: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (Community Room)- 1747 Lake Ave. Wilmette\, IL \nTime: 6:30 – 9:00 PM \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: FILL OUT FORM HERE
URL:https://www.namiccns.org/calendar/family-to-family-summer-2024/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Catholic Church\, 1747 Lake Avenue\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Pete Krol Family and Friends and NAMI CCNS":MAILTO:admin@namiccns.org
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