NAMI's Family-to-Family course and Family Support Groups are two ways to gain insight into mental illness and how you as a caregiver can support someone with a mental illness.  We encourage you to look into these two programs, which are accessible by clicking the link to the right.

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Supporting people who live with a mental illness may be difficult at times.  We shouldn't expect "quick fixes."  We're in for the long haul.  However, we don't need to reinvent the wheel, a great deal of help is available at your fingertips.  The National Alliance for Caregiving and NAMI created a great guidebook for family members and friends to use in learning to support their loved one or friend. 
​Simply click on the image to the left to access the guidebook.

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      Plan for a crisis           

Many people living with a mental illness never experience major breaks that lead to a crisis.  Why roll the dice?  Plan for crises and if they come you are better prepared to lend a hand and cope yourself.  Sit down with your loved one and make a plan.

Step 1

Make a crisis plan
Download and make your own plan.

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