Free mental advocacy classes to be offered in Fallon

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Free mental advocacy classes to be offered in Fallon


























The National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering two complimentary and confidential, evidence-based educational programs in Fallon.Both courses will help attendees know how to support and advocate for a loved one with mental illness while caring for oneself as well. Linda Porzig, NAMI Western Nevada education coordinator, emphasized how the classes are for family members as well as friends of individuals suffering from mental illness.“We focus on how to advocate,” Porzig said, “and on creating a culture of support, communication and understanding.”The first class being offered is NAMI’s Family-to-Family course, running Saturdays from July 23-Aug. 27. It will focus on  …
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