NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-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.
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 a crisis
Current treatments and therapies
The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
NAMI Anne Arundel's will be holding Family to Family from Tuesday, April 28, 2026 thru Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM ET.
Location:
Community Methodist Church of Crofton 1690 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114
Attendees must be registered to attend this class that meets each Wednesday for 8 weeks. Attendees must be over 14 to attend the class and your loved one must be over 16. Loved one with illness cannot attend this class with you.
For questions or to register for this class, email programs@namiaac.org