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Family and Friends

Our Family and Friends Educational Seminars are held twice per year and consist of two sessions in one week, totaling 5 hours. These seminars are good first points of contact with NAMI Toledo for families and friends who care about a person struggling with mental illness.

Without previous experience or training, it can be hard to understand mental illness or know how to help. Basic information will be provided about:

  • Mental illness and helpful skill-training
  • The crucial need for caregivers to maintain good self-care habits and get emotional support
  • Find an upcoming class on the Events Page.
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Family to Family

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.

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. 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 
  • Find an upcoming class on the Events Page.
Register for a Class