Spring Family to Family Class

Are you a family member or friend of a person with a mental illness? Are you interested in learning more about their illness as well as ways to cope? If so, please join us for the upcoming Family to Family Class. The class is co-sponsored by NAMI Hillsborough and the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. The class begins March 5 in the north Tampa area.

The Family to Family class is a FREE 13 week course taught by trained family members who have lived with this experience. It offers education and support for families and friends of people with mental illness, as well as the knowledge and skills needed to cope more effectively. If your loved one is a veteran, our new format includes a class on PTSD.

• Attend with other family members and friends like you in a confidential setting
• Gain insight into how mental illness affects your loved one
• Take an eye-opening look into some of today's current brain research
• Learn how you can become a better advocate for the treatment of your loved one
• Learn about mental illness medication issues
• Learn to cope with worry and stress

If you are interested you can call NAMI Hillsborough at (813) 273-8104 or email us at support@namihillsborough.org. Class size is limited.

EDUCATIONAL MEETING

Our next Educational meeting will be on February 2.

Topic: Is My Illness a result of a Chemical Imbalance?
During this presentation, there will be a discussion of the complex interaction of genes, chemicals, brain cells, stress and external factors in the course of mental illnesses. In addition, the vital role of medications and therapy in preventing relapse will be explained.

Presenter:  Hardeep Singh, M.D. DFAPA, CASCP

Location: USF Psychiatric Center, 3515 E, Fletcher Ave. Rm 232, Tampa, FL

Time: 6:30PM -8:00PM
 

About NAMI Hillsborough:

NAMI Hillsborough is an organization affiliated with NAMI Florida and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Our mission is to provide the tools to enhance the lives affected by mental illness. We bring awareness to the general public about mental illness by facilitating educational programs, provide free support groups to our families and consumers and advocate for better services to the mentally ill.

Our organization is composed of:

• Individuals with mental illness
• Family members with loved ones who have schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or any of the serious mental illnesses.
• Individuals recovering from brain disorders.
• Caring individuals who support the efforts of NAMI.

There are several Support Groups in the County.  These groups meet on a regular basis to provide support to  family members and consumers.  For times and meeting locations visit our Calendar page.

For more information about NAMI Hillsborough and the services we provide. you can reach us by visiting our Contact Us page.