An evidence-based, eight-session, weekly course for family members and friends of individuals living with mental health conditions. Topics include understanding the symptoms of mental illness, learning about treatments and therapies, practicing communication and problem-solving skills, creating a positive team approach, and self-care. The class is taught by NAMI trained family members. There is no cost to participants. Currently, many courses are meeting remotely via video conference but a few are meeting in person. Registration is required.

Current NAMI Family to Family classes sponsored by our affiliate 

• In person in Winchester MA
  Saturdays starting September 13, 9:00-11:30 am.
  Registration: F2F Winchester Fall 2025
  Location details will be shared by the teachers post registration
  To connect with the teachers contact: Elizabeth at fongef@gmail.com or Maureen at maureen1maureen@aol.com
  

• Online via Zoom
  Wednesdays starting October 8, 5:00-7:30 pm.
  Registration: F2F Online Fall 2025
  Offered in cooperation with NAMI Cape Cod
  To connect with a teacher contact: Jessica at jessicagreenan@comcast.net or 781-540-1666.

Additional NAMI Family to Family Classes

• The NAMI Massachusetts website lists Family-to-Family course options offered by affiliates across the state, namimass.org/nami-family-to-family/. Individuals are encouraged to register for a course based in their area.

A six-session weekly course designed for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents showing signs of behavioral and emotional challenges. Highlights include discussing symptoms & behavior, learning about treatments & resources, managing crisis, developing communication & problem solving skills, working with schools, understanding the family dynamic, and self-care. The class is taught by NAMI trained family members who have children with similar concerns. Registration is required.

Current NAMI Basics classes

• In person in Beverly MA
  Tuesdays starting October 7, 6:30-9:00 pm.
  Registration:  Basics Beverly Fall 2025
  Location details will be shared by the teachers post registration
  To connect with the teachers contact: Beverly Nelson at bevnelson@hotmail.com or Theresa Dickson at Theresaldickson@gmail.com

Additional NAMI Basics Classes

• The NAMI Massachusetts website will list options for additional Basics classes as they are scheduled, namimass.org/nami-basics/.

• Basics Course Waitlist
  Sign up on the Basics Course waitlist in the button below to be contacted about future courses.