Family to Family NAMI Summit County

NAMI Summit County is currently registering for its free Family to Family training which begins September 5, 2012.  This course is designed for family members and close friends of those who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness.  It is a 12 week program which meets once a week for 2-2.5 hours.  The course covers diagnoses and symptoms of the major mental illnesses, how the brain is affected, medications, coping and communication skills, and a lot more designed to assist families in helping their loved ones on their recovery journey.   The course is conducted by trained family members and is offered free of charge with all materials provided.  The next session will be held at the VA MH Clinic, 95 W. Waterloo Road, Akron, starting at 5:30 p.m.  For more information and/or to register for the class contact Ron Rett at ronrett@roadrunner.com, 330-252-1188 or 330-670-9880.