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Family-to-Family: NAMI Signature Mental Health Education Program | NAMI Champaign

Address Confidential, Champaign, IL 61820

Eligibility

Open to adults (18 and older) living with mental illness, their family members, and friends

Required documents

Varies by service

Application process

Call or email for information

Fees

None

Service area

Champaign County, IL
Coles County, IL
Douglas County, IL
Effingham County, IL
Vermilion County, IL

Description

Free 8-session class taught by trained NAMI members. The Family to Family curriculum focuses on:

- Schizophrenia.

- Bipolar disorder (manic depression).

- Clinical depression.

- Panic disorder.

- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. Classes are offered twice a year.

NAMI Champaign County also provides monthly educational presentations and can provide an in-service for teachers and staff to help identify the symptoms of mental illness in children.

Providing organization

NAMI Champaign

Works to support people affected by mental illness, educate with facts about mental health topics, and advocate for mental health concerns.