Family Information Night

Purpose: An informational meeting hosted by a mental health agency/program that has a feel of an Open House with food & drinks being provided.

Duration: Flexible. One time, Multiple times per year and/or quarterly.

Components: Flexible – depending on the needs of the consumers and their families. Formal presentations by agency staff can be made and/or outside speakers could present on topics related to mental health recovery and resources.

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Trainings available

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The Family Institute for Education, Practice & Research is a resource to mental health providers to learn how to add family support services to assist with the recovery of individuals with mental illness. The Family Institute has the ability to tailor trainings for individuals on a one to one basis, programs within an agency, agency […]

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

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NAMI-NYS is the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country. NAMI-NYS provides support to family and friends of individuals with mental […]

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Family Psychoeducation

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Purpose: A psychoeducational program that can be delivered to an individual family or in a group of 5-8 consumers of mental health services and their families to address mental health educational needs, communication and problem solving skills to support the consumer’s recovery from mental illness. Duration: Longer term intervention (9-24 months or longer) Components: It […]

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