Mental health challenges can be as hard on family members as they are on the individual. You can help! As a Family-to-Family teacher, you will work with families to build a better understanding of mental illness. Join us in making a difference by becoming a NAMI Family-to-Family teacher!
Why NAMI Family-to-Family?
Mental Health Education at its Best:
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Lead a FREE life-changing 8-week course designed for family members, partners, and friends of individuals living with a mental health condition.
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Empower your class participants to navigate the emotional challenges of mental health conditions, and inspire them with your lived experience.
NAMI's science-backed curriculum has helped thousands of people build the skills to support their loved ones and themselves through some of the most difficult times of their lives.
Who Can Be a Teacher?
Family Members Wanted:
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Teachers must be family members of individuals living with a mental health condition.
Teachers must have attended and graduated from a NAMI Family-to-Family course. NAMI Vermont offers this course each fall and spring. Classes last for 8 weeks and meet one weekday evening per week for 2.5 hours.
What to Expect:
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Meet other dedicated and empathetic people, just like you!
Feel great about giving back to your community when they need you the most.
Learn new things about mental health, suicide prevention, and more.
Get all the materials and support you need from the NAMI Vermont office.
FREE two-day training provided by NAMI Vermont.
Co-teach at least two 8-week courses within 2 years of completing your training.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Visit NAMI Vermont - Family-to-Family Course for more information.
Register for Family-to-Family Teacher Training here.
