This is a free, 90-minute seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how best to support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. It will be held at the YWCA Quad Cities, 2nd floor conference room, 513 17th Street, Rock Island.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN …
The seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics.
- Understanding diagnoses, treatment and recovery
- Effective communication strategies
- The importance of self-care
- Crisis preparation strategies
- NAMI and community resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES …
Once you’ve attended our seminar, we’ll send you a Family & Friends companion eBook at no charge. It provides important information about mental health conditions, including: conditions and diagnoses, treatment and recovery, crisis planning, resources and more.