Navigating the complexities of a loved one's mental health condition can be daunting. That’s where NAMI Family & Friends comes in—a free, 2-hour seminar designed to inform adult individuals who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them.
Goals of the Seminar
The seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics:
- Understanding Mental Health Conditions: Learn about common mental health disorders, their symptoms, and treatment options.
- Effective Communication Strategies: Gain skills for compassionate and productive conversations with loved ones.
- Navigating the Mental Health System: Receive guidance on how to access services, support, and treatment.
- Self-Care for Caregivers: Discover strategies for maintaining your own well-being while supporting others.
- Crisis Preparation Strategies: Understanding how to respond in a crisis and what resources are there to help.
- NAMI Fox Valley and community resources
NAMI Family & Friends also offers a compassionate space for participants to connect with others facing similar challenges. It’s not just about learning—it’s about finding community and strength together.
For questions, please contact Vivian Flanagan, Family Program Coordinator, at vivian@namifoxvalley.org or 920-740-3499.
To register, click here or the "register here" button below.
Monday, July 21 | 6-8 PM
In-person* or live via Zoom
*NAMI Fox Valley, 211 E. Franklin St., Appleton
NAMI Family & Friends companion eBook
The NAMI Family & Friends companion eBook provides additional information about mental health conditions including: conditions and diagnoses, treatment and recovery, crisis planning, resources and more. You can download it for free in multiple languages below:
- Compressed Epub or Mobi files (English)
- Compressed Epub or Mobi files (Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese)