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 Classes:
SPRING 2026 CLASS (NORTHFIELD) – REGISTRATION OPEN
Where: Northfield Community Church (400 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL 60093)
Times: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Dates:
- Class 1: March 24
- Class 2: March 31
- Class 3: April 7
- Class 4: April 14
- Class 5: April 21
- Class 6: April 28
- Class 7: May 5
- Class 8: May 12
- Class 9: May 19
Please Register Here
WINTER 2026 CLASS (WINNETKA) – REGISTRATION CLOSED
WINTER 2026 CLASS (SKOKIE) – REGISTRATION CLOSED
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.
