The fundamentals of caring for you, your family 
and your child with an emotional disability

Is NAMI Basics for you?

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Has your child or adolescent been diagnosed with ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder or other emotional and/or behavioral difficulties? 

Is your child or adolescent having trouble in school and you feel that something is wrong, but you are just not sure what it is or what you should do about it?  

We understand because we have been there too.

NAMI Basics is an educational program for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental, emotional and behavioral difficulties.  It covers the fundamentals of caring for yourself, for your family and for your child. 
Why You Should Attend 

A toolkit of information 
  • Up-to-date information on a range of mental illnesses and their impact on the brain.
  • Current research on treatments including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects.
  • Preparation for interactions with the mental health care system, school system and juvenile justice system.

Training in preparedness and emotional resiliency 
  • Skills related to managing crises, solving problems and communicating effectively.
  • Strategies for self-care and for navigating the challenges presented by mental illness for each family member.
  • Empowerment as an effective advocate for your child.
  • Confidence and stamina for life-long understanding and support.
A community 

Perhaps most importantly, as a participant you can gain comfort in knowing you are not alone. Recovery is a journey and there is hope for all families and individuals dealing with a brain disorder. The in-person group experience of NAMI Basics provides the opportunity for mutual support and positive impact. You can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who relate to your experiences. Through your participation, you have the opportunity to help others grow.

What Others Have to Say About NAMI Basics

“This class was unexpectedly wonderful! I did not expect to learn so very, very much! It covers so much more than basics that the title doesn’t do it justice.” 

“This is such a great step by step program that walks parents every step of the way. It is as if you are holding their hand through it all.”

Helpful Information Until You Join a Class
Ask the Doctor NAMI’s Medical Director, Dr. Ken Duckworth, answers a few of the most commonly asked questions by parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents with mental illness. View the video's!

Kids in the House: the Ultimate Parenting Resource 
Search and learn from over 8,000 videos from top experts and parents, include NAMI's Medical Director, Dr. Ken Duckworth.

NAMI Child and Adolescent Center (CAAC): Information for Parents and Other Caregivers 

Next Class - English
​Fall 2017

Next Class - Spanish
​Fall 2017 - Otoño de 2017

​Clase siguiente - Español
​Otoño de 2017

If you are interested in taking this 6 week class
there is no cost. However, space is limited 
and pre-registration is required. Participants must make a commitment to attend ALL classes.

Contact the NAMI Rockland
office at (845) 359-8784 or Email

How to register for this free program:

Call the NAMI Rockland office: (845) 359-8787  or  Email NAMI Rockland

PO Box 635
Orangeburg, NY 10962-0635
Helpline: (845) 359-8787
Family Advocate: (845) 359-8784
Anne Arias, LMSW, Program Director:  (845) 359-8785