Classes & Learning
Classes are offered based on demand, typically a few times per year. Click on a program logo below for more information, or contact our office.
Family member, partner or loved one with mental illness? This one's for you. An 8-session, 4 week course is taught by trained family members and all course materials are furnished without charge. The class is for families, partners and friends of individuals with mental illnesses. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their loved ones. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMSHA and updated in 2020.
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Living with a mental illness or new to this all? Start here. All course materials are furnished without charge. The class is for families, partners and friends of individuals with mental illnesses. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their loved ones. This program was designated as an evidence-based program by SAMSHA and updated in 2020. |
The principles of raising a child with mental illness. NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others. |
Skills Building Group
A special offering from NAMI Whatcom.
Come to learn skills to cope with mental illness, whether it's for you yourself or a family member or friend. The group will also cover NAMI's Principles fo Support, self-care and communication skills, among other weekly topics. Please call (360) 671-4950 or email dottum@namiwhatcom.org to register. |