Family-to-Family
The National Alliance on Mental Illness in
Delaware
offers the
Family-to-Family
Education Program
For family members and loved ones
of
individuals with
Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depression)
Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
Panic Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder
A series of 12 weekly classes structured to
help family members & loved ones understand and support their mentally ill
loved one - while maintaining their
own well-being. This course is
taught by a team of trained volunteer
family members who understand the issues involved in having a loved one with a
serious mental illness in the family.
SAMHSA, in their Family Psychoeducation Workbook for
Practitioners and Clinical Supervisors, has stated "Currently, the largest
national mental illness advocacy organization, NAMI, has promulgated the
message that families who had long been viewed as part of the problem should
now be considered as part of the solution as partners in supporting
recovery".
This program is presented at NO COST to participants!
Classes
fill quickly - Call soon to sign up for the next series.
To
register or for more information call (888) 427-2643.
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