HelpFamily & Friends: A 90-Minute Presentation
Family & Friends is a 90-minute presentation for people who have a loved one with a mental health condition, especially those who are new to navigating mental illness in their family or support network.
This presentation offers a grounding overview of how to support a loved one and yourself, while connecting with others who are beginning similar journeys. It’s a chance to get reliable information, hear from people with lived experience, and learn practical tools you can use right away.
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What you’ll learn
This seminar is led by trained volunteers with lived experience supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through:
- Mental health diagnoses, treatment, and recovery—what to know at the start
- Communication strategies that can reduce conflict and build understanding
- The role and importance of self-care for family members and caregivers
- Basic crisis preparation and knowing when to seek help
- NAMI-NYC and community resources for continued support
If you’ve been supporting a loved one with mental illness for many years and are seeking more advanced strategies than listed above, our 8-week Family-to-Family class may be a better fit.