UPDATE: This class was originally scheduled to start on January 18th, but due to inclement weather, it has been postponed, and will start on February 1st.

Come learn about mental health with other parents and caregivers!

NAMI Basics is a FREE 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms.

This in-person course is taught by a trained NAMI staff member with lived experience raising a child with a mental health condition. They know what you’re going through because they've been there too.

This event is a series of 6 classes, starting Thursday, January 18th, 2024, and ending Thursday, March 1st, 2024.

Class 1: Thursday, February 1st - 6:30-8pm

Class 2: Thursday, February 8th - 6:30-8pm

Class 3: Thursday, February 15th - 6:30-8pm

NOTE: There is no class on Thursday, February 22nd

Class 4: Thursday, March 1st - 6:30-8pm

Class 5: Thursday, March 7th - 6:30:8pm

Class 6: Thursday, March 14th - 6:30-8pm

What You’ll Gain from NAMI Basics:

By participating in NAMI Basics, you’ll realize that you are not alone. You’ll find support and shared understanding—compassion, reinforcement and empathy from people who truly get your situation. And don’t forget: Your experiences may also help others in the course. Together, you will all learn that recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

NAMI Basics Covers:

• The impact mental health conditions can have on your entire family

• Different types of mental health care professionals, available treatment options and therapies

• An overview of the public mental health care, school and juvenile justice systems and resources to help you navigate these systems

• How to advocate for your child's rights at school and in health care settings

• How to prepare for and respond to crisis situations (self-harm, suicide attempts, etc.)

• The importance of taking care of yourself

• Much, much more

What Previous NAMI Basics Classmates Have Said:

"This is such a great step-by-step program that walks parents through every step. It’s as if they’re holding your hand through it all."

"This class was unexpectedly wonderful! I did not expect to learn so very, very much! This program is well-written with excellent segues between topics. It covers so much more than BASICS—the title doesn't do it justice."

"I find it truly remarkable that this is free to those who are interested."

"NAMI Basics OnDemand allows parents and primary caregivers to easily access information and resources available to support themselves and their family’s mental health needs."

"The convenience of being able to do the program when I was able to find the time was invaluable."

We look forward to meeting you!