VISN 5 MIRECC Family Support Program

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Family Support and Education Program

The Family Support and Education Program is a monthly program for family members of veterans with serious mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. The program is designed to help families support veterans' treatment and recovery, as well as assist family members and other caregivers as they cope with the effects of mental illness on the family. Group meetings are held at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, and involve presentation of information and discussion, which is adapted to the needs of family members and veterans who attend.

To register for the workshop, please contact Dr. Amy Drapalski by phone: (410) 605-7000 x4899. Also, please feel free to call with any questions you might have about the program.

Mental Health Resources for Families:

Information on Mental Illness

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance*
  
  
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)*
  
  
• National Institute of Mental Health
  
  
• National Mental Health Association*
  
  
• Schizophrenia.com*
  
  
  

Information on VA Programs and Benefits

• Information on VISN 5 Programs
  
  
• VA Maryland Health Care System
  
  
• Martinsburg VA Medical Center
  
  
• Washington DC VA Medical Center
  
  
• Information on VA Benefits and Services
  
  

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