Friends and Caregivers
NAMI Tennessee
NAMI stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Tennessee is a grassroots, self-help organization dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals with mental illness, their families and communities. NAMI Tennessee’s mission is accomplished through mutual support, education and advocacy. NAMI Tennessee offers free classes for caregivers of people who have mental health disorders.
The With Hope in Mind course provides the basic education and skill training needed to cope with the difficulties associated with caring for adult relatives who are mental health consumers. With Hope in Mind offers helpful skill-building classes, such as problem management, communication and crisis planning, and provides caregivers with immediate coping skills for dealing with the different cycles of each illness. It also provides the practical and emotional support needed by care providers in the mental health system. With Hope in Mind offers two components: education and support groups. Participating in both parts of the program gives family members the most benefit, but family members are welcome to take part in either or both.
With Hope in Mind is a free, eight-session course taught by trained family members.
All NAMI Classes are free!
For more information contact Roger Stewart
Toll-free: (800) 467-3589
rstewart@namitn.org
