Friends for Mental Health

Programs and Services

Counseling

• Individual and group counseling to help support family members, friends, and/or caregivers of someone who has or has not been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
• Phone and Zoom support available.
• Information and support regarding court ordered psychiatric assessments.

Training

• Several trainings to demystify mental health disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, etc.
• Various workshops to learn how to calm and prevent crisis situations, how to navigate the healthcare system, how to preserve your mental health as a caregiver, etc.
• Creative expression workshops facilitated by an art therapist where individuals can express their ideas visually or verbally.
• Family-to-family training provided by certified peer caregiver volunteers.

Support groups

• Support groups for bipolar disorder & psychosis, BPD, anxiety and depression.
• Support groups for men and for grandparents who care for a loved one with a mental illness.
• Support group for parents of children living with anxiety (13 to 25 y/o).

Respite

• Respite activities include Christmas dinner, movie nights, other social and creative activities.

Youth Program

• Individual counseling sessions for young people offered online or face-to-face.
• Introductory art therapy groups (ages 6-12): creative workshops during which children can demystify mental health issues, explore their emotions and recognize their strengths.