NAMI Family to Family - West Liberty - April 4 - May 23

04/04/2024 06:00 PM - 05/23/2024 08:30 PM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

First Church United
1100 North Calhoun St
West Liberty, IA 52776

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

 

This 8-week education program is offered at no cost to participants. It 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. This is an education program, not a support group.  

 

Who should attend: family members and caregivers of an adult living with a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia. NAMI educators will call registrants prior to course to provide details and learn more about your situation.

 

8 Thursday Evenings

April 4 - May 23, 2024

6 to 8:30 p.m.

 

First Church United

1100 North Calhoun St

 West Liberty, IA 52776

Registration available through class 2, April 11.

 

Thank you to our host:

First Church United

 

 

          


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.

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

 


 

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