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.
Family-to-Family Class Details:
WINTER 2025 Class – REGISTRATION CLOSED
Where: Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (301 N River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60017)
Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates:
- Class 1: January 8
- Class 2: January 15
- Class 3: January 22
- Class 4: January 29
- Class 5: February 5
- Class 6: February 12
- Class 7: February 19
- Class 8: February 26
- Class 9: March 5
- Week 9 consists of a review of how SSDI / SSI can help the entire family and a discussion of continued NAMI CCNS involvement.
SUMMER 2025 Class – REGISTRATION OPEN
Where: CJBS LLC (2100 Sanders Road Suite 200, Northbrook, IL 60062)
Time: Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dates:
- Class 1: July 10
- Class 2: July 17
- Class 3: July 24
- Class 4: July 31
- Class 5: August 7
- Class 6: August 14
- Class 7: August 21
- Class 8: August 28
- Class 9: September 4
- Week 9 consists of a review of how SSDI / SSI can help the entire family and a discussion of continued NAMI CCNS involvement.
FILL OUT THIS FORM TO REGISTER
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.
