NAMI Southwest Ohio offers free education for the families of individuals who are suffering with a mental illness. NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA, it facilitates a better understanding of mental health conditions, increases coping skills and empowers participants to become advocates for their family members.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 9-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained families who have lived experience with the topics covered in the educational series. The educational series includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises. More information is available on the Family-to-Family program website.

A flyer is also available to download to disperse to those who have interest.

Also note that a calendar of all local NAMI events is available online. The calendar includes the Family-to-Family education series, as well as other education and support events offered by NAMI of Southwest Ohio.

You can find more resources related to mental health by selecting the “Mental Health” category tab on our “Social Service Utilization Library” page.