Family-to-Family (of Adults) Class

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Summer 2026 Family-to-Family Registration is NOW OPEN

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.

New Family-to-Family: Register NOW

Summer 2026 Session

When: Saturdays | July 11 – August 29 |10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Niles Family Service Center (999 Civic Center Dr)

Please fill out the form below to be added to a waitlist for the Summer 2026 Family-to-Family Class at Niles Family Center. Please note that filling out this form does NOT enroll you in the class. You will be contacted via email/phone shortly after submitting the form for the next steps in enrollment.

Summer Family-to-Family Registration Form

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