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NAMI Family to Family 12 Week Education Classes

NAMI-DKK (National Alliance on Mental Illness-DeKalb, Kane-South & Kendall Counties) is an affiliate of the national grassroots organization (NAMI) consisting of family members and persons living with mental illness. It is dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental illness and their families.
Classes are provided for family members, friends and significant others of individuals living with Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression), Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, Panic Disorder and Obsessive, Compulsive Disorder, Co-occurring Brain Disorders and Addictive Disorders.Classes are structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. These courses are taught by trained NAMI volunteers and there is no cost to participate. Some of the topics that will be covered include Brain Biology, Symptoms and Subtypes, Problem Solving and Self Care. Family to Family Classes are Free for friends, family members, and significant others of adults with mental illness.
Oswego classes will be held Tuesday Evenings for 12 Weeks beginning Feb.11, 2014
Geneva classes will be held Thursday Evenings for 12 weeks Beginning Feb. 13, 2014
 Registration is required. Call NAMI DKK office 630-896-6264 or email education@namidkk.org Web site: www.namidkk.org 

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