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For Valley View Parents or Guardians
Offered at no charge. Dinner will be served at the beginning of each class.
Family-to-Family Class at Bolingbrook High School
Tuesdays
Stay tuned for next offering (8 weeks)
6:00 to 8:30 pm
Family-to-Family Class at Romeoville High School
Thursdays
Stay tuned for next offering (8 weeks)
6:00 to 8:30 pm
What is Family-to-Family?
A free, 8 week class to learn more about emerging signs and symptoms of mental health conditions and how to support your loved ones. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.
Who Should attend?
Any parents, guardians, and staff within Valley View School District boundaries.
All participants must be 18 y.o or older. Childcare is not provided.
What will you gain?
How to manage crises, solve problems, and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
The impact of mental illness on the entire family
What people are saying:
"I wasn’t sure if my son’s behavior was typically for a teenager adjusting to high school or a cause for concern. This class helped me to start the conversation and get him services. There is no shame in reaching out for a little extra help."
”This class helped me understand what my daughter is experiencing. I learned what questions to ask and how to advocate for her. I thought we were the only family dealing with these issues and it was helpful to connect with other families."