Family Initiatives


All MHC services are provided at no cost. When a diagnosis of mental health issues is received by a person, it not only affects the individual but family members, caregivers and friends as well. Family members want to provide support but don’t always know how. Family members also feel the shame of stigma associated with mental health. Family initiatives are in place to assist families to understand that their situation is not unique and they do not have to suffer in silence. Through education and support, family members can learn how to understand mental health issues they are coping with and deal with stigma and their own feelings and emotions so they can provide effective support to their family member with mental health issues. The following family programs can assist:

Family Education

An 8-week NAMI Family to Family Education Programs is offered twice a year. This program was developed for the families of persons with mental health issues by the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill (NAMI) and is presented by certified instructors who are also family members.

The curriculum focuses on the symptoms and treatment of mental health issues. It also provides knowledge and skills to assist family members to cope more effectively during recovery and rehabilitation. There is no cost to the individuals participating in the program.

Family Group Support

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 – 9:00 P.M. to offer support to family members and caregivers of individuals living with mental health issues.

Individual Support

Individual support is available by appointment, Which is required before joining other family initiatives.