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NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family members, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidence-based program that significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

The program is taught by NAMI-trained family members who draw on their lived experience to teach the class. A significant benefit of this program is that it addresses the isolation and stigma that family members experience regarding a loved one’s mental illness. Participants connect with others who have been there in a safe and confidential space and can talk openly about their experiences. They also learn:

  • How to solve problems and communicate effectively with their loved one

  • Self-care and stress management strategies

  • How to support their loved one with compassion

  • How to access local supports and services

  • About various mental health conditions and how they affect the brain

  • How mental illness impacts the entire family

Registration is required. See our class schedule and sign up for registration notifications below.

Upcoming 2026-27 Classes

FALL Class

In-Person Family-to-Family
Location: SE Uplift, 3534 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214
Schedule: Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Dates: September 29 - November 17, 2026

Register Here (registration will close on September 25th, or when the class reaches full capacity.)

Winter Class

Virtual Family-to-Family
Location: Online via Zoom
Schedule: Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Dates: January 13 - March 3, 2027

Registration will open in November. If you’d like to be notified by email when registration for our next class opens, sign up for our Class Interest List.

Spring Class

In-Person Family-to-Family
Location: TBD
Schedule:
Dates:

Registration will open in early 2027. If you’d like to be notified by email when registration for our next class opens, sign up for our Class Interest List.

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NAMI Events

You may also be interested in learning about our NAMI Family Support Group or our NAMI Basics class.

For more information about our free programs, or to learn which programs might best fit your needs, please give us a call at 503-228-5692 or send an email to info@namimultnomah.org.