Family-to-Family Education Program
NAMI Urban LA offers educational programs and support groups for individuals and family members of those living with mental illness. To register for our FREE family support groups or classes, see below. For more information, please call us at (323) 294-7814.
NAMI Urban LA’s Family-to-Family Education Program is for family, partners, caregivers, and friends of individuals with serious mental illnesses. We cover these specific ones:
- Bipolar Disorder (also called Manic Depression)
- Major Depression
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
- Panic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Co-occurring Brain Disorders and Addictive Disorder
Do You Need Answers to These Questions?
- What happens during a psychiatric crisis?
- What type of treatment is available for those with mental illness?
- What is the best way to communicate with my loved one?
The course is taught by a team of trained family members who know what it’s like to have a loved one with a serious mental illness in the family. There is no cost to participate in the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program and all course materials are free. Over 115,000 family members in the U.S. and Canada have completed this course. We think you will be pleased by how much assistance the program offers. We invite you to call for more information.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE INCLUDE?
Current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders, up-to-date information about medications, side effects, and strategies for medication adherence, current research related to the biology of brain disorders and the evidence-based, most effective treatments to promote recovery.
DURATION:
The course is 8 weekly sessions via Zoom.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Fill out the waitlist form below, or call (323) 294-7814, during our regular office hours (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Upcoming & CURRENT NAMI Family-TO-FAMILY CLASSES
NAMI Family-to-Family (Zoom)
Starts Saturday, September 11, 2021
2:00pm - 4:30pm PST
8 Weekly Saturday Virtual Sessions
Class is limited to 20 participants.*Registration is required.
Once registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom sessions and be mailed the class materials.
For more info, call NAMI Urban Los Angeles at (323) 294-7814.
Upcoming & CURRENT Family-to-family Classes
Family-to-Family 8-Week Class (Zoom)
Starts Monday, August 16, 2021
10:00am - 12:30pm PST
8 Weekly Monday Virtual Sessions
Class is limited to 20 participants.*Registration is required.
Once registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom sessions and be mailed the class materials.
Family-to-Family 8-Week Class (Zoom)
Starts Monday, August 23, 2021
2:00pm - 4:30pm PST
8 Weekly Monday Virtual Sessions
Class is limited to 20 participants.*Registration is required.
Once registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom sessions and be mailed the class materials.
