As of March, 2020 due to COVID-19 THIS CLASS IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Call 226-6264 or email namibuffalony@gmail.com for details or to be notified when registration opens for a future class.

National best-practice award-winning 8-week class for family members of those living with serious, persistent mental illness. Space is limited. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for the course, which is taught by experienced, trained family members. Classes cover everything from diagnosis and medications to legal and health system concerns, and how to support your loved one for the best possible outcomes, as well as wellness and stress management for caregivers. Participants need to commit to attending all 8 weeks of class.

Topics include:
– illnesses; incl. schizophrenia, major depression,
  bipolar disorder, panic/anxiety disorder,
  obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline
  personality disorder, PTSD
– coping skills such as handling crisis and relapse
– basic info about medications and working with
  treatment professionals
– listening and communication techniques
– problem-solving techniques
– recover and rehabilitation
– caregivers’ self-care around worry and stress

Brief video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae1ru1SBaaI

Family-to-Family classes are offered several times a year. Again, PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Preference is given to NAMI Buffalo & Erie County members until 3 weeks before class starts. For more information, or to register, call 716-226-6264 or email namibuffalony@gmail.com.

If you cannot attend this class and would like notice of future classes, contact our office to be placed on the list for advance notification.

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As of March, 2020 due to COVID-19 THIS MEETING IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 

7 – 7:30 p.m. Coffee/library time
7:30 p.m. Presentation:

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Family Education Meetings are usually held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, except in December. Open to all.