NAMI Family-to-Family Class
2131 Park Ave W, Ontario, OH 44906, USA
Oct 6, 2025, 2:30 pm – Oct 6, 2025, 5:00 pm
NAMI - Richland County
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition. We will meet on Mondays, October 6 – November 24, at the *new* NAMI-RC office. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises. Please note that this class is not intended for individuals living with the mental health condition, but rather for their family members and close friends seeking support and understanding. 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. We understand that life is busy, so if you need to arrive late or leave early, please do your best to let us know! The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class. In the program, you’ll learn about: – How to solve problems and communicate effectively – Taking care of yourself and managing your stress – Supporting your loved one with compassion – Finding and using local supports and services – Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain – How to handle a crisis – Current treatments and therapies – The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family Do you have any questions or want to learn more? Contact Laura, our Adult Program Coordinator, by calling 419-522-6264, ext. 3 or emailing Laura@NAMIrc.org! We hope to see you in class!