NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley offers free nationally-developed education programs that teach families to cope, communicate and effectively advocate for a loved one living with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family will be held eight Thursday evenings beginning September 10 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Kewanee. The course is designed for family members and significant others of individuals 18 years or older living with a mental health condition.

Course topics include family response to trauma, diagnosis and dealing with critical periods, problem solving, communications skills, and self-care for caregivers. The program is taught by trained family members who have similar experiences.

For your safety, social distancing guidelines will be followed. Registration is required. For further information visit www.namigmv.org or call 563-386-7477 Ext. 266 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.