Family & Friends - Rock Island

Name: Family & Friends - Rock Island
Start: 2024-11-13T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-13T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Rock Island Public Library (Watts-Midtown Branch)

Schedule

Wed Nov 13 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Rock Island Public Library (Watts-Midtown Branch) | Rock Island, IL

This is a free 90-minute seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. All eastern Iowa and western Illinois residents are encouraged to attend.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
This is an in-person event. Advance Registrations taken by Rock Island Public Library https://www.rockislandlibrary.org/event/family-family-seminar-w-nami-22013
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ...
The seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. They will walk you through the following topics.
- Understanding diagnoses, treatment and recovery
- Effective communication strategies
- The importance of self-care
- Crisis preparation strategies
- NAMI and community resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ...
Attendees will receive a free eBook, providing important information about mental health conditions including: conditions and diagnoses, treatment and recovery, crisis planning, resources and more.