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  Fall 2025 Family to Family 8 -session class will be held in -person starting Monday October 6 , twice a week on Monday and Thursday evenings. Please plan to attend all class sessions so that you get the most out of this educational experience! We will contact class participants before class starts.
This eight session course is taught by trained family members. 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 Family to Family Course Topics include:
  • How to solve problems and communicate effectively
  • Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
  • Supporting your loved one with compassion
  • Finding and using local supports and services
  • Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
  • How to handle a crisis
  • Current treatments and therapies
  • The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
This highly sought after course is ABSOLUTELY FREE, but teachers ask that family caretakers commit to attending all 8 classes.

If you are interested in participating, please use the registration form or call our office at (360) 671-4950. 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission & Vision
    • Our Team
    • Contact Us
    • Reports & Documents
    • Our Sponsors
  • Programs
    • DBT Skills Workshop
    • Classes
    • Presentations
  • En Español
  • Support
    • Support Groups
    • Crisis Resources
    • Family Member Arrested?
  • Get Involved
    • Stigma Stomp
    • Membership
    • Advocacy
    • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • TD Awareness
  • One Word One Story
  • Whatcom Peer Collaborative