Dealing with mental illness in a friend or family member may feel overwhelming at first, but there are many helpful resources to help you understand and cope with your loved one's condition.

The Connecticut chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI CT) offers a FREE 12-week course for family and friends of individuals with mental disorders.

NAMI CT also has a wide variety of printed booklets and fact sheets available on request. Visit their website or call 1-860-882-0236 to learn more.

Other helpful links include:

Southwest Regional Mental Health Board, Inc.

International Center for Clubhouse Development

Network of Care for Behavioral Health

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services