About Family-to-Family
NAMI Family-to-Family is an 8-week designated evidence-based program that is proven to significantly improve the coping and problem-solving abilities of parents, siblings, spouses, teenage and adult children, and significant others of people living with a mental health condition.
NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by trained family members who have been there and includes workshops, presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises. Classes are scheduled in the spring and fall and meet virtually once a week for 8 weeks, 2.5 hours in the evening.
Upcoming classes:
If you’re a family member, significant other, or friend supporting a loved one living with mental health challenges, consider enrolling in NAMI Vermont’s FREE, 8-week Family-to-Family class! This course uses evidence-based strategies to improve coping and problem-solving skills, while offering support in a compassionate environment. This fall, we’re pleased to offer two classes!
Wednesday Family-to-Family Class Details:
- Every Wednesday, 6:00-8:30 PM
- Teachers: Ann C. & Patti M.
- Start date: September 23
- Virtual via Zoom
- Duration: 8 weeks
- End date: November 11
Thursday Family-to-Family Class Details:
- Every Thursday, 6:30-9:00 PM
- Teachers: Chip & Judy S.
- Start date: September 24
- Virtual via Zoom
- Duration: 8 weeks
- End date: November 12
Join others in similar situations, gain valuable insights, and learn effective support strategies. Register today!
For questions, please reach out to our Program Coordinator at [email protected].
Family-to-Family Teacher Training
We hope to offer a Family-to-Family Teacher Training soon! The specific dates and location are yet to be determined, so please check back on this page for updates in the future. Please note that to qualify for this training, you must be a Family-to-Family class graduate. Questions? Please contact our Program Coordinator at [email protected].
NAMI Family-to-Family

What You Will Gain
NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you’ll also find out that you’re not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.
The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. Sharing your own experience may help others in your class. In the program, you’ll learn about:



Need more information or guidance?
For more information, contact NAMI Vermont at (800) 639-6480 or email: [email protected]
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