Families Matter in Mental Health
General Information
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Service Type
support-groups
Program
An 11-week education and support program for family or friends who are providing practical and/or emotional support to someone who has a mental illness or mental illness and addiction. Topics include:
Information on a wide variety of mental illnesses and addictions
Communication skills
Problem solving
Crisis management
Relapse prevention
Coping strategies
Resources
Self care
Mental health and addiction services
Program is delivered by trained facilitators, Nova Scotia Health clincians and trained family members.