Talking to friends and family about mental health problems can be an opportunity to provide information, support, and guidance. Learning about mental health issues can lead to improved recognition of early signs of mental health problems, earlier treatment, and greater understanding and compassion. Learn more about early warning signs and offering your support here.
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.
Parenting Classes offered through the Nurturing Families Program are available weekly on Tuesdays at two locations:
3pm @ Peer Wellness Center (963 S Orchard St, Boise, ID 83705)
6pm @ The Riverside Office Location (7711 W Riverside Drive, Garden City, Idaho 83714)
Idaho Home Choice. Money Follows the Person(MFP).
This program is designed to help people move, also called transition, from an institution into home- and community-based living settings, such as a home or an apartment. To participate in the MFP project, you must have lived for at least ninety consecutive days in a nursing facility, an intermediate care facility for individuals with mental retardation/intellectual disabilities, or an institution for mental disease. You must also be a resident of Idaho and be Medicaid eligible at the time of discharge. You must qualify for either the Aged and Disabled or Developmental Disability waivers.
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Visit our family member activities page to learn about upcoming educational activities for family members.
More family member resources coming soon!
