You’re Not Alone: Free Mental Health Education for Families This Fall
When someone you love is living with a mental health condition, it can be hard to know how to help—or even how to cope yourself. You may feel overwhelmed, confused, or isolated. That’s why we're offering the NAMI Family-to-Family class this fall: a free, in-person program designed to support you while you support someone else.
This 8-week course begins Monday, October 6, and runs through November 24. Classes meet once a week on Mondays, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM, at the NAMI Richland County office. The class is completely free, and open to family members, friends, and significant others of someone living with a mental illness.
“The teaching and support team was genuinely incredible. Their kindness, dedication, and openness made a significant impact.” - Anonymous participant
Family-to-Family is taught by trained peers. They understand what you’re going through, because they’ve been there. Each week covers topics like:
Understanding mental health conditions
Communicating effectively with your loved one
Navigating treatment and services
Managing stress and finding balance
Building a stronger support system
Past participants often leave the class feeling more confident, connected, and hopeful.
“Very friendly and willing to share in order to start conversations" - Anonymous participant
Even if you’ve never taken a class like this before, you’ll find a welcoming environment where your questions are taken seriously and your voice is heard. There’s no pressure to speak or share unless you want to.
"[The leaders] were wonderful and informative. They answered all questions with empathy and compassion." - Anonymous participant
Who Can Attend?
This course is for any adult who has someone in their life with a mental illness. That could mean a child, spouse, parent, sibling, partner, or close friend. It’s important to note that this class is not for individuals with a mental illness themselves, but for the people who care about them.
There’s no official cap on class size, but we encourage early registration—the fall session starts in just three weeks!
How to Register
Ready to join the October class? Register by clicking the button below!
If you have any questions or prefer to register directly, you’re also welcome to contact Laura, our Adult Program Coordinator. She’s happy to help you get signed up or talk through any details about the class. Contact her by calling 419-522-6264, ext. 3 or by emailing Laura@NAMIrc.org.
Supporting someone with mental illness is a journey - but you don’t have to take it alone. Let’s walk it together! 💚
