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This free program is comprised of a series of 12 classes for the families of persons with serious and persistent brain disorders (mental illnesses). These classes are small and represent a new concept and curriculum. In this model, the course co-teachers are family members themselves and the course has been designed and written by an experienced family member-mental health professional. The course balances education and skill-training with self care, emotional support and empowerment.
Important components of the course are:
1. Information about Schizophrenia, Major Depression. Bipolar Illness (Manic Depression), Panic Disorder, and Obsessive Disorder (OCD).
2. Coping skills, handling crisis and relapse.
3. Listening and communication techniques.
4. Problem solving and limit setting; rehabilitation.
5. Understanding the actual experience of people suffering from mental illnesses.
6. Self-care; learning how to recognize normal emotional reactions among families to chronic worry and stress.
7. Basic information about medications and their side effects.
8. Information about connecting with appropriate community services and community supports.
9. Advocacy: getting better services, fighting discrimination.
(Remember, seating is limited)

* Call our Family & Peer Support Helpline at 619-543-1434 or 1-800-523-5933
* If there are no classes available, you can register for the waitlist and we will call you when a new class opens.
Note: Website may not be up to date, please call helpline for a complete list.

Language: English
Dates: 8/11/11 - 10/27/11
Day of Week: Thursdays
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Friends Christian Church
Address: 10925 Hartley Rd. (K) 92071 (Industrial Park)
Area: East
Register: 619-543-1434 o 1-800-523-5933
Status: OPEN
Language: English
Dates: 9/7/11 - 11/16/11
Day of Week: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 211 SAN DIEGO
Address: 5251 View Ridge Court S.D. 92123
Area: North Central
Register: 619-543-1434 o 1-800-523-5933
Status: CLOSED
Language: English
Dates: 9/20/11 - 12/6/11
Day of Week: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: North Coastal Location
Address: Call NAMI North Coastal for Details
Area: North Coastal
Register: 760 722-3754
Status: OPEN
Language: English
Dates: 9/21/11 - 12/7/11
Day of Week: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Rancho Bernardo Presbyterian Church
Address: 1710 Pomerado Rd. S.D. 92128
Area: North Inland
Register: 619-543-1434 o 1-800-523-5933
Status: CLOSED
Language: English
Dates: 10/1/11 - 12/17/11
Day of Week: Saturdays
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Herrick Community Health Care Library
Address: 9001 Wakarusa St. La Mesa, Ca. 91941
Area: East
Register: 619-543-1434 o 1-800-523-5933
Status: CLOSED
Language: English
Dates: 10/5/11 - 12/21/11 (no class, November 2nd)
Day of Week: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Health Services Complex (Harbor roomf or first class)
Address: 3851 Rosecrans San Diego, CA. 92110
Area:
Register: 619-543-1434 o 1-800-523-5933
Status: OPEN
Language: English
Dates: 1/9/12 - 3/26/12
Day of Week: Mondays
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: St. Mark's UMC
Address: 3502 Clairemont Dr. S.D. 92117
Area: North Central
Register: 619-543-1434 o 1-800-523-5933
Status: CLOSED
Language: English
Dates: 1/14/12 - 3/31/12
Day of Week: Saturdays
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Address: 2696 Melbourne Dr. S.D. 92123-3536
Area: North Central
Register: 619-543-1434 o 1-800-523-5933
Status: OPEN
Language: English
Dates: 1/20/12 - 3/30/12
Day of Week: Fridays
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Address: 4816 Glen St. La Mesa, Ca. 91941-5498
Area: East
Register: 619-543-1434 o 1-800-523-5933
Status: OPEN
Language: English
Dates: 2/25/12 - 5/12/12
Day of Week: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: New Creation Church of San Diego
Address: (Maggie B Jennings annex) 3115 Altadena Ave. SD 92105
Area: Central
Register: 619-543-1434 o 1-800-523-5933
Status: OPEN
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