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
Monday, January 31, 2011
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.
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.
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