NAMI Family to Family @ Muscatine Musser Library Spring 2021

04/05/2021 06:00 PM - 05/24/2021 08:30 PM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Musser Public Library
408 E 2nd St
Muscatine, IA 52761
United States of America
Room Number: Room 301

Summary

Who should attend: family members and caregivers of an individual living with a mental health condition who is over the age of 18.

Description

 

 

 

Call the NAMI office if you have any questions or would like more information:

563-386-7477 ext 266, Monday - Friday, 10 am - 2 pm

 

NAMI’s Family-to-Family Education Program 

This program is made possible by grants from the Muscatine Health Support Granting Fund. Thank you to our host Musser Public Library.

This 8-week education program is offered at no cost to participants and is nationally developed and federal agency approved. NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

Who should attend: family members and caregivers of an individual living with a mental health condition who is over the age of 18.  

Safety Precautions: we'll be following CDC social distancing guidelines with plenty of room to spread out in the classroom. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.

 

April 5 - May 24, 2021

(8 Mondays)

6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Musser Public Library

Room 301

308 E 2nd St

Muscatine, IL 52761

The group setting provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from other family members who have been trained to become instructors as a result of taking this course themselves. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class. In the program, you'll learn about:

  • Introduction to NAMI Family to Family
  • Understanding Mental Health Conditions and Preparing for a Crisis
  • Getting a Mental Health Diagnosis and Sharing our Stories
  • Overview of Mental Health Conditions
  • Treatment Options
  • Communication Skills and Problem Solving
  • Empathy and Recovery
  • Moving Forward


Many describe this program as life changing. Join the thousands of families who have gained information, insight, understanding and empowerment from attending this signature program.