Friends for Mental Health
Les Amis de la santé mentale
Association of families and friends of people with a mental illness

Who we are

Friends for Mental Health is a non-profit community organization that provides families and friends with the support, information and education they need to help them cope with a loved one's mental illness.

Mission

Facing mental illness is painful for families. It undermines their ability to cope with everyday living. Friends for Mental Health guides families towards new paths in learning to live with mental illness. We listen and counsel, we provide information and referrals, we offer self-help and respite, and we promote public awareness. Flexible and responding to changing needs, Friends for Mental Health works in collaboration with other professional mental healthcare providers. We are a non-profit, bilingual organization serving primarily the West Island of Montreal.

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WORKSHOP
Are You Aware Of Your Available Tax Benefits? (English)
At 750 dawson Avenue
Guest Speaker: David Hazan, C.A.
Monday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m.

CONFERENCE
Recovery From Mental Illness
Tuesday, March 13th from 9:00 —10:00 (followed by a question period)
at the Dorval Comunity Center-Sarto Desnoyers
1335 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval H9S 2E5
Guest Speaker/Invitée: Myra Piat, Ph.D., Researcher, Douglas Mental Health University Institue

NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CAREGIVERS
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a 12 week course for persons who have family members who are suffering from mental illness. The course is conducted by volunteers (people who also have family members suffering from mental illness) who have been trained to present the curriculum. It's designed for the family members of people who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar illness, (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or personality disorder or who exhibit behaviors that strongly suggest one of these diagnoses. Mondays, March 12 — June 7, 7:00-9:30 p.m.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Membership renewal for all members will take place in April 2012 in order to facilitate the renewal process. This will alleviate administrative duties and will be easier for members to renew at the same time each year. In view of this fact, please consider making a donation. Our services are free so give a little extra. This year our donations are low. Please support your organization so that quality services and support can continue. Thank you. To donate

LAUNCHING OF NOMINATIONS FOR THE FRANÇOISE VIEN AWARD
Friends for Mental Health is marking its 30th anniversary by asking for nominations for a new recognition award, the Françoise Vien Award.This award recognizes the contribution of an individual or organization in the mental health field or other that advances the cause of families who have someone with a mental illness. Does that sound like someone you know? If yes then nominate them. The winner will be presented an award at our annual general meeting in June and will be highlighted in our newsletter, website and Facebook! Nomination Form

2011 FFAPAMM AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

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