Prospective facilitators must be family members (parents, siblings, adult children, spouses or partners) of individuals with mental illness. Must be a NAMI member. (Membership details disclosed upon interview)
Certification training: Two-day weekend training sponsored by NAMI Wisconsin. Usually offered twice a year. Training, lodging, and meals are paid for by NAMI Wisconsin or NAMI Washington County.
Commitment: Must be willing to facilitate at least one 90-minute group meeting per month for two years following certification.
Background check required.