The fall 2026 session will begin on Thursday, September 24th, 2026 and run for 8 weeks ending on November 12th.
Class sessions begin promptly at 7:00 PM and generally last for about 2 hours. Larger class sizes may require more discussion time for some topics, but the latest a class will end is 9:30 PM.
Classes are held in the main conference room of Chad’s House located directly behind The Carriage House at 3327 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
Light refreshment is provided.
Pre-registration is required.
Contact the office or angela.m@namifortwayne.org for more information or to preregister.
Family-to-Family is a free course for adults caring for a family member or loved one with a mental illness.
Family-to-Family classes are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who are your peers. They have lived experience with what you are going through. Participants report significant improvement in their coping and problem-solving abilities as well as comfort from the mutual support and positive reinforcement they find in sharing experiences.
You’ll complete the course with a tool-box full of information on topics such as
- Mental health conditions including co-occurring substance use disorders
- Current research on treatments such as medication and evidence-based therapies.
- Strategies for self-care, management of stress and coping with emotional overload.
- Guidance on locating appropriate local supports and services
- Skills related to managing crises, solving problems and communicating effectively
- Training in preparedness and emotional resiliency.
NAMI Family-to-Family (F2F) is a free course for adults (18 and older) living with a family member or loved one with a mental illness.
