NAMI Family and Friends Seminar

A WELCOMING PLACE TO LEARN HELPFUL TOOLS

Even though I had done a lot of research and reading on my own in the last few years there was much that I learned by attending the course. Sessions were held in an open and welcoming environment with equal opportunity to share voluntarily each person’s insights and/or experiences. I appreciated learning about helpful tools in addition to the support.  I would definitely recommend this program, and feel so fortunate that it is free and available in our community.

ABOUT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SEMINARS:  

Start with this Seminar until you can attend a NAMI class. This free seminar helps address immediate concerns for people who have loved ones with a mental health condition and are seeking help to best support them. During the 5 hour seminar (split into two sessions), you’ll learn effective communication strategies. Understand diagnoses, treatment and recovery. Learn crisis preparation strategies. Recognize the importance of self-care. Discover NAMI and community resources. Meet other people in similar situations. Gain community support.

See Events Page for Schedule or Sign up for Classes.  

We know because we’ve been there.

All of our programs are led by volunteers who have experienced mental illness.  Join our team! Sign up today.

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“NAMI Greater Toledo’s Creative Expressions program helped to bridge the
communication gap with my family. After each project, I text a photo of my
work to [them]. This gives me something to be proud of and gives
my family a way to support and encourage me.” – Jess, Toledo “As a single mother who is working two jobs to make sure my children
get their needs met, I wasn’t aware that when my son acts out,
he was showing signs of a mental illness. I thought it was rebellion.
Thank goodness NAMI was in existence and someone told me about it.
Without NAMI, I would still be thinking my son was just acting out.”
– Jonni, Toledo “NAMI is a tremendous resource
for me and my family. It has given me a
tremendous amount of peace of mind
as I navigate this issue with my daughter.”
– Melissa, Maumee
“I live with bipolar disorder and
attention deficit disorder.
NAMI saved my life.
I don’t know what I would
do without them.”
– Cheryl, Perrysburg