Hand to Hand - Developed by NAMI Greater Toledo, Ohio
Hand to Hand is an eight-week education program designed to foster learning, healing and empowerment among families of children with emotional/mental/neurobiological disorders. This course is similar to the Family-to-Family education program in structure and goals, with each week of the curriculum dedicated to a particular aspect of having a child with a mental illness. Topics covered include: understanding your child's diagnosis; developing family coping skills; counseling and therapy; medications; special educational needs; and juvenile justice and child protection agencies. Guidance on locating appropriate support and services within the community and obtaining better mental health services as well as advocacy for appropriate federal and state policies are also included. To find out more about the course visit the NAMI Ohio website or contact the affiliate.
Web address: http://www.namiohio.org/html/kid_s_programs.htm
Contact: NAMI Ohio at 614.224.2700 or email amiohio@amiohio.org
To see if this program is offered near you, contact your local and state NAMI affiliates.
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