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 course is funded by the Eastern IA Mental Health Region and residents of Muscatine, Scott, Cedar, Clinton and Jackson counties will be given registration priority. The Illinois residents of Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties are also welcome to attend.

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.

This program is made possible by funding from the Eastern Iowa Mental Health Health & Disability Services Region. Participants from Jackson, Clinton, Scott, Cedar and Muscatine Counties will be given registration priority.

April 7, 2025 through May 27, 2025*

(8 Consecutive Mondays *May 27th is a Tuesday due to the holiday)

6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

St. Ambrose University

Center for Health Science Education Building - Room 229

1320 W. Lombard Street, Davenport, IA 52804. (Corner of Marquette & Lombard near Genesis West)

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St. Ambrose University

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) 888-6392

NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley

852 Middle Road, Suite #206

Bettendorf, IA  52722