Educational Courses
NAMI Family-to-Family Course
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
Saturdays, March 15 to May 10 (excluding April 19), 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Registration: F2F Winchester Spring 2025
To connect with the teacher contact Maureen at maureen1maureen@aol.com.
Location details will be provided by the class leaders.
Offered in cooperation with NAMI Cambridge MiddlesexIn Person in Boxborough
Thursdays, starting March 20, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Registration: F2F Boxborough Spring 2025
To connect with the teacher contact Steve at shadden@hadlorgroup.com or Gerry at gracine1231@gmail.com
Location details will be provided by the class leaders.
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.
NAMI Basics Course
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 sponsored by our affiliate
In Person in Tewksbury
Tuesdays, March 11-April 15, 6:15-8:45 pm
Registration: BasicsTewksburySpring2025
To connect with the teacher contact: Dee at deefebba@comcast.net
Location details will be provided by the class leaders.
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.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer Course
An eight-session weekly recovery-focused course for adults wishing to establish and maintain mental health wellness. Participants learn about self-discovery, finding community, empowerment and more. Participants create their own vision statements, SMART goals, recovery workbooks, support networks, awareness grid, and crisis plan. The class is taught by NAMI trained individuals with lived experiences. There is no cost to participants. Registration is required.
Current NAMI Peer to Peer classes
Online, Sponsored by NAMI Massachusetts
Mondays, June 2 to July 21 2025, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Registration: P2P NAMI MA Summer 2025
To connect with a teacher contact Rae at raelangsdale@msn.com or Tracey at traceydo@comcast.net.
Additional NAMI Peer to Peer Classes
The NAMI Massachusetts website will list options for online Peer-to-Peer Classes as they are scheduled, namimass.org/nami-peer-to-peer.
TraumaInSight
NAMI National is offering a new online training created with youth-serving professionals in mind that covers the principles of trauma awareness. TraumaInSight helps participants learn how to identify youth dealing with trauma and take supportive action to help. The course can be completed in three hours, and is offered free of charge. Learn more about this opportunity here: namicentralmiddlesex.org/newsletter/nov2024/traumainsight.