Women's Resource Center Parents Support Group

The Women's Resource Center hosts a support group in Spring City for parents of school age (or younger) children. The support group is an open forum, faciliated by Master's level social workers. Dinner is provided and certified child care is available. Contact the Women's Resource Center to register - 610-687-6391

Announcing NAMI Basics!

NAMI BASICS is a six week education program for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illness. It is facilitated by trained parents/caregivers who have lived similar experiences with their own child/adolescent. NAMI BASICS provides learning and practical insights for families and is offered free of charge. REGISTRATION is REQUIRED. Learn more about NAMI BASICS.

Location: Education facility near the CITY LINE EXIT off the SCHULYKILL EXPRESSWAY
When: Beginning THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17
From: 7 to 9:30 PM
Please contact Kathy Laws, 610-999-3586, email kathylaws@verizon.net or Judy Green, 610-668-7917, email F2FMainLine@aol.com for more information or to register
Sponsored by NAMI PA Main Line and NAMI PA Montgomery County

A second class will be starting in late February, early March in the Abington area. For more information or to pre-register, please contact Kathy Laws, 610-999-3586, email kathylaws@verizon.net

Announcing NAMI PA, Main Line Family to Family Class

Once a week for 12 consecutive weeks and for no charge, families of persons diagnosed with a serious mental illness have the opportunity to learn about the major mental illnesses from trained family members. The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. The Family-to-Family (F2F) Program is offered in spring and fall. For more information or to register, contact Judy at 610-668-7917 or F2FMainLine@aol.com.

Click here to watch NAMI National's Family-to-Family tribute video.


Event: Family-to-Family Education program
Date: Beginning Wednesday, February 16, and meeting once a week for 12 weeks, from 7-9:30 p.m.

Place: Lankenau Hospital area on the Main Line
Note: Family-to-Family (F2F) is a free series of 12 weekly classes, one evening per week, structured to help family members understand and support a relative diagnosed with a serious mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. The course is taught by trained volunteer family members who know what it’s like to have a loved one with a serious mental illness. If you have questions or to register contact Judy at 610.668.7917 or F2FMainLine@aol.com. Registration is Required.

NEW Bucks County Family to Family Classes

Bucks County announces its fall class schedule. For the first time, due to popular demand, there will be a Family to Family class in the upper Bucks area. There is no cost to take the classes, however registration IS REQUIRED.

Family to Family classes:

Beginning Monday, September 13 and continuing for 12 weeks at 7:00 P.M.
Blooming Glen Mennonite Church
713 Blooming Glen Rd.
Blooming Glen (Perkasie), PA 18911

and

Beginning Tuesday, September 14 and continuing for 12 weeks at 7:00 P.M.
Crossing Community Church
80 Silver Lake Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940

Classes fill up quickly, so contact: 1-866-399-NAMI (6264) to register.

NEW Family to Family Class Starting Sept 22 near Lankenau Hospital

NAMI PA, Main Line Presents its FALL 2010 FAMILY-to-FAMILY (F2F) Education Program.
Location: LANKENAU Hospital area
When: Beginning WEDNESDAY, September 22
From 7 to 9:30 PM
For more information and to register contact Judy Green at 610 - 668 - 7917 or email F2FMainLine@aol.com

Family-to-Family is a series of 12 weekly classes, one evening per week, structured to help family members understand and support a relative diagnosed with a serious mental illness while maintaining their own wellbeing. The course is taught by trained volunteer family members who know what it’s like to have a loved-one with a serious mental illness. F2F is offered as a community service free of charge. REGISTRATION is REQUIRED

Family-to-Family Education Programs will be offered this Fall in the Norristown and Glenside Offices

For more information or to register for either class please call 215-886-0350

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free 12-week course for families and caregivers of individuals with mental illness. Trained family members teach the course. All instruction and course materials are free to class participants. The Family-to-Family curriculum focuses on diagnosis, medications, brain function, and communication skills for disorders such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder. Family-to-Family classes are offered in hundreds of communities across the country as well as in Canada and Mexico.

Norristown Office: Catholic Social Services 353 E. Johnson Highway
When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 6:30-9:00 PM
Instructors: Sue Soriano and Carol Caruso

Glenside Office: 100 South Keswick Ave, Glenside 19038
When: Monday, September 13, 2010 6:30-9:00 PM
Instructors: Anne Magowan and Al Grabish

For more information or to register for either class please call 215-886-0350 or e-mail: montconami@aol.com
Deadline for registration is September 10, 2010

Family and Children Resources in Montgomery County

The Network of Care for Behavioral Health, provided by the Montgomery County Department of Behavioral Health/Developmental Disabilities, has a thorough, searchable database of services available to Families and Children in Montgomery County. Click here to start your search.