Family Support & Education
Gain insight and support from people who understand your concerns
Family Support Group
Our NAMI Family Support Groups are for family members who have a loved one with a mental illness.
Gain insight and support from people who understand your concerns.
Held twice a month:
- on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8 pm, at NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties at 2525 Back Orrville Rd. Wooster, OH
- on the third Monday of the month from 6:30-8 pm, at the Community room of Danbury Senior Living at 4245 Glen Dr. Millersburg, OH
Join us for either or both of the groups!
Family-to-Family
This is an eight-week course, that meets weekly, for families and friends of adults who have a mental illness. The course is taught by family members who have lived this experience.
Topics include: family response to the trauma of mental illness, diagnosis and dealing with critical periods, problem-solving, review of medications, communication skills, and recovery services available.
Free transportation in Wayne & Holmes Counties is available.
NAMI Basics
NAMI Basics is a six-week educational program for parents or primary caregivers of a child or adolescent living with mental illness. The course is taught by parents who have lived similar experiences with their own children.
The course is available online 24/7.
Learn more about NAMI Basics .
Want more information?
(330) 264-1590
2525 Back Orrville Rd.,
Wooster, OH
44691
Always consult a trained mental health professional before making any decision regarding treatment choice or changes to your treatment. Never discontinue treatment or medication without first consulting your physician, clinician or therapist. If you are feeling like you want to harm yourself or others, please consult a mental health professional or other health care professional immediately. Online resources are not meant to (and cannot) replace the specialized training and professional judgment of a health care or mental health care professional.