NAMI offers free class for families of mentally ill
NAMI Western Carolina, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, (NAMI) will sponsor a free 12-week NAMI Family-to-Family class for families of an individual with a severe mental illness beginning Monday, August 15 from 6 to 8:30 pm in Asheville. Western Highlands Network funds this education that helps caregivers understand and support people with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well-being.
Current facts abut schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and co-occurring addictions are covered in this program that has graduated over 115,00 family members nationwide. NAMI Family-to-Family includes coping skills, handling a crisis and relapse, communication techniques, problem solving, community resources, rehabilitation, advocacy, and fighting stigma and discrimination.
The class plays a key role in NAMI’s mission to improve the lives of all those affected by mental illness through advocacy, support and education. Because the class size is limited, early registration is required. Call 828-707-2937 or email BKinschner@aol.com for information.
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