Friday, August 26, 2011

Family to Family Education Class for Spanish-Speaking Families

De Familia a Familia - Las clases de salud mental para familias

For the first time in the Pittsburgh area, NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania will be offering a Family-to-Family education class for Spanish-speaking families!

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses. The course has been described as "life-changing" by many of its participants.

The Spanish-speaking class will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the St. Regis Social Church Hall, 235 Parkview Ave. in Oakland from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Alby Gates and Jorge Tizol will be teaching the class. All calls regarding this class should be direct to Alby (412) 244-3142 or Jorge (412) 788-4582.


Visit our website for more information on De Familia a Familia and for more information on additional upcoming Family to Family classes.


Contributed by Lora M. Dziemiela, Program Secretary

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