
Get the Facts.
“I have a better understanding of how mental illness impacts the person affected … it was nice to hear the stories of the instructors and their paths. The handbook (eBook) given has a lot of helpful information which I did not know about.”
—A Family & Friends Seminar Participant
NAMI Family & Friends is a free seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. The seminar is presented as a 90-minute format.
Join Us at Our Next Seminar
Join us Saturday, January 19 at 7 p.m. for an online videoconfererence. Register Now.
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 have completed the Family & Friends seminar, we'll email you a companion eBook. It provides important information about mental health conditions including: conditions and diagnoses, treatment and recovery, crisis planning, resources and more.
Thank you to the Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region and the Regional Development Authority for seminar support.