The NAMI Family to Family Education Program helps family members gain a greater understanding of their loved ones mental illness, cope better, worry less and feel newly empowered to advocate for better treatment and services for their loved one. Many family members describe the impact of taking this course as life changing.

The program consists of twelve classes, one per week for 12 weeks. The teachers are family members themselve. The course balances education and skill training with self-care, emotional support and empowerment.

Find all the details here on the NAMI site. It might be coming to a city near you.