NAMI LANSING
The Tri-County’s Voice on Mental Illness
NAMI Lansing is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by neurobiological brain disorders through support, education, advocacy, and research.
P.O. Box 26101 Lansing, MI 48909 517-484-3404 E-Mail: info@namilansing.org
DATE: November 17,2009
TO: Family members who are coping with a person who has a brain disorder (mental Illness)
RE: Families Helping Families Course: Thursday, January 14, 2010 to Thursday, March 18, 2010.
7:00 pm to 9:00pm in Classroom B in the Education Center located on the corner of South Washington & W. Greenlawn on the Ingham Regional Medical Center campus (just north of McCree House).
NAMI Lansing in cooperation with Community Mental Health of Clinton Eaton and Ingham is offering Families Helping Families (FHF) meetings. This ten-week course is taught by family members of persons with a brain disorder and by guest speakers.
The program is designed to help family members understand the struggles of their loved ones’ and to gain knowledge and understanding to improve coping and outcomes. We welcome and encourage any families to attend who are new to the mental health system and those who have had experience in dealing with mental illness. The goal of the course is to discover ways to help your family member/loved one to be as healthy, independent, and happy as possible.
The following topics will be presented:
*What Families Want and Need *Coping with Family Stress *Orientation to Community Mental Health Services *Dealing with the Difficult *Signs and Symptoms *Communication *Medications *Dual Diagnosis *Alternative Services & Supporting Recovery * Recovery and Hope
We ask that you attend all sessions. The information builds week to week. While this is a significant time commitment, families have found the course very helpful.
The Ingham Regional Medical Center Education building is the building closest to the intersection of South Washington and West Greenlawn on the Campus of Ingham Regional Medical Center. Please park in the parking lot that borders both South Washington and West Greenlawn.
NAMI LANSING
The Tri-County’s Voice on Mental Illness
NAMI Lansing is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by neurobiological brain disorders through support, education, advocacy, and research.
P.O. Box 26101 Lansing, MI 48909 517-484-3404 E-Mail: info@namilansing.org
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COST: $20.00 FOR THE FIRST FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBER, $10.00 FOR ADDITIONAL FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBERS. THE MONEY IS USED FOR DUPLICATION OF COURSE MATERIALS. PLEASE CONTACT NAMI LANSING IF ANY CONCERNS ABOUT ABILITY TO PAY FOR THE COURSE.
PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO NAMI LANSING AND MAIL THE CHECK TO:
NAMI LANSING P.O. BOX 26101 LANSING, MI 48909
Information provided in this course is intended for the benefit of our members, course attendees and for the general public. The course is presented by volunteers. NAMI LANSING Families Helping Families Facilitation team does not endorse or recommend the use of any specific treatments or medications discussed during this program. NAMI Lansing or any of its members assume no liability. For advice about specific treatments or medications, Individuals should consult with their physicians and/or mental health professionals.
