NAMI Family-to-Family
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free 20-hour, 8-session educational program for family members, partners, and friends of individuals living with a mental health condition. It is a designated evidence-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition. 

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises.

COVID-19 Update: Classes and Presentations Canceled Until Further Notice

NAMI Northern Virginia's work to provide education to our community will continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because we are not permitted to have in-person classes or presentations at this time, we are currently looking into virtual alternatives for this spring.


What You'll Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact - experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class.

In the program, you'll learn about:
  • How to solve problems and communicate effectively
  • Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
  • Supporting your loved one with compassion
  • Finding and using local supports and services
  • Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
  • How to handle crisis
  • Current treatment and therapies
  • The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
Want to receive announcements about upcoming NAMI Family-to-Family classes in 2020? Email us at info@nami-nova.org and request to be added to our email list!