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Classes & Workshops

  Family-to-Family Education Program

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NAMI Tri-Valley provides a FREE 8-week course for family caregivers of adult (age 18 and up) individuals with severe mental illnesses that discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively.  The program was developed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and is taught by trained family members of the NAMI Tri-Valley affiliate twice a year. 
All instruction and course materials are free to class participants.
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The next 8-week session will begin in the Fall 2025 season and run every Saturday
The classes are on Saturdays from 9:00am - 11:30am.

Location: Conference Room at 164 N. L Street, Livermore, CA 94550

Registration for this program is required.


For Information and Registration contact:
Joyce Lombardo
Family-To-Family Education Program Coordinator
Email: jloindublin@aol.com​
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Course Content

  • Current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders

  • Up-to-date information about medications, side effects, and strategies for medication adherence

  • Current research related to the biology of brain disorders and the evidence-based, most effective treatments to promote recovery

  • Gaining empathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience of a person with mental illness

  • Learning in special workshops for problem solving, listening, and communication techniques

  • Acquiring strategies for handling crises and relapse

  • Focusing on care for the caregiver: coping with worry, stress, and emotional overload

  • Guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community

  • Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and expand services

2025 Suicide Prevention Workshop for Parents of Adolescents & Children

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NAMI Tri-Valley co-sponsors with other community organizations to host a 1-day informative educational Suicide Prevention Workshop for Family Caregivers. This workshop is at no cost.

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This free workshop is for families that have a relative living with a mental illness and at risk of suicide. You will learn about statistics, facts and basic information; how to communicate with someone that is contemplating suicide; focus on suicide risk; and the importance of practicing self-care.

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 Per tradition, we typically host two Suicide Prevention Workshops per year: one that focuses on adults, and another focusing on youth at risk.

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Our next Suicide Prevention Workshop for Parents of Adolescents & Children is on February 8, 2025. Registration is required to attend this workshop.​ Register at https://www.namitrivalley.org/sp-workshop-registrations. 

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In Our Own Voice presentations

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NAMI In Our Own Voice is an interactive presentation that provides insight into what it’s like to live with mental illness. The presentation is led by two adults living with mental health conditions and includes video and discussion. Audiences are given a safe place to ask questions and gain understanding of an often misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we help grow the movement to build better lives. 


This presentation provides:
•    An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic
•    A chance to ask leaders questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions
•    The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams and goals
•    Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community

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