Evans City In-person Family Support Group

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Evans City In-person Family Support Group

October 16, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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An event every month that begins at 5:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely

Free

3rd Monday of every month, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

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A peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.

NAMI Family Support Group will help you:

  • Talk productively about your challenges and goals
  • Find a community who can relate
  • See the individual first, not the illness
  • Recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers
  • Understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events
  • Aim for better coping skills
  • Find strength in sharing experiences
  • Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination
  • Not judge anyone’s pain
  • Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
  • Embrace humor as healthy
  • Accept that we cannot solve every problem
  • Work for a better future in a realistic way
  • Benefit through other’s experiences
  • Discover your inner strength
  • Learn how to identify local resources and how to use them

Details

Date:
October 16, 2023
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

St John’s United Church
501 E Main St
Evans City, PA 16033 United States
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