Families & Parents
Education, peer support and practical navigation resources for families supporting someone with mental-health needs.
Understanding This
Families often have questions about how to communicate, where to find care, what to do during a crisis and how to take care of themselves while supporting someone else. Family support can be useful even when the person receiving care has different needs or preferences.
Common Support Needs
Learning how to start a supportive conversation
Understanding treatment systems
Crisis preparation
Family peer support
Education about mental-health conditions
Support for parents of children and young adults
Caregiver self-care and boundaries
Where to Start
- NAMI Family Support Group provides peer-led family support.
- NAMI Family-to-Family provides structured education.
- NAMI's crisis guide helps families prepare for mental-health crises.
- Mental Health First Aid can teach practical response skills.
Related SAGE Resources
Trusted Sources
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NAMI — Family Members and Caregivers
https://www.nami.org/family-members-and-caregivers/
NAMI — Family Support Group
https://www.nami.org/support-groups/nami-family-support-group/
Information checked: 2026-09-28