Hope for Recovery

A free education program for families, friends, and loved ones of a teen or adult living with a mental illness. You are not alone. Hope for Recovery A four-hour workshop where participants learn about anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and co-occurring disorders, including the diagnostic assessment process, treatments, and recovery. Participants will also learn about crisis management and suicide prevention, tools for healthy relationship building while helping a loved one, and local resources. This workshop is for family, friends, and loved ones of a teen or adult living with a mental illness and not for professional development or observation. Led by trained family members who have been there, this workshop includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises, as well as support and connection among peers. A workbook is provided to participants to complete exercises and journaling during and after the workshop. For questions or to request accessibility/accommodations, please contact Cassi Linkenmeyer at [email protected]@namimn.org At least one week advance notice of need for accommodations is helpful. NAMI Minnesota Cancellation Policy NAMI Minnesota thanks you for registering to attend one of our classes. We understand that unforeseen situations arise and you may need to cancel your registration. If you are unable to attend, a substitute individual is welcome to attend in your place, but NAMI Minnesota must be notified in writing (e-mail is acceptable) with the name and contact information for the person who will be attending. NAMI Minnesota reserves the right to cancel any event, conference or class due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. If there is a cancellation, participants will be notified by telephone and/or email as soon as possible. We will make reasonable efforts to reschedule.