NAMI Family-to-Family

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with a mental health condition. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain

NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact. Experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class. In the program, you'll learn about:

How to solve problems and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Supporting your loved one with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
How to handle a crisis
Current treatments and therapies
The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family

What People Are Saying

"The course gave me hope that it will be okay, that I am not alone and reduced a lot of shame, guilt, and hopelessness."

"I wish I'd known about this seven years ago when the problem began. I felt safe in this class. I was able to talk about things I haven't been comfortable expressing elsewhere."

"Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed."

"I thought my wife and I knew just about everything there is to know about the system and the illness. Boy, were we wrong. Without a doubt, this is the best support course I have had the privilege of taking part in, bar none."

Find your NAMI Affiliate's next NAMI Family-to-Family class

Can't find an upcoming class in your area? Reach out to your local affiliate,

Interested in attending NAMI Family-to-Family virtually? Fill out our NAMI Family-to-Family virtual class interest form!

Upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family Classes

NAMI Fort Wayne

9/24/2026 - 11/12/2026 from 7pm-9pm ET

Chad’s House Conference Room

3333 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Contact Angela at angela.m@namifortwayne.org to register

NAMI Greater Bloomington Area

9/24/2026 - 11/12/2026 6pm - 8:30pm ET

Sherwood Oaks Christian Church

2700 E Rogers Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401

Contact Jill at namigreaterbloomingtonarea@gmail.com to register

NAMI East Central

9/29/2026 - 11/17/2026 6pm - 8:30pm ET

The Dwyer Community Center

1417 N A St Richmond , IN 47374

Contact Lisa at lisa.felsman@centerstone.org to register

NAMI South Central

10/5/2026 - 11/23/2026 from 6pm - 8:30pm ET

Jackson County Learning Center

323 Dupont Dr Seymour, IN 47274

Contact Janice at namisouthcentral@gmail.com to register

NAMI Lake County

10/10/2026 - 10/31/2026 from 8am - 1pm CT

Regional Health Systems

8555 W Taft St. Room D104

Merrillville, IN 46410

Contact NAMI Lake County at nami@namilakecountyIN.org to register

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