For Families
Family Peer Support Services will be offered in both group and individual family settings this fall, pending certification. In the meantime, please joing us at one of our Community Educational Events in Cuyahoga or Lorain Counties.
At program launch we will work both single families and groups of families with children of any age with mental health challenges, brain disorders, substance use disorder (SUD) and/or Co-Occurring Disorders (COD, meaning both mental illness and SUD).
Family Peer Support Services
Family Peer Support Services will be offered in both group and individual family settings this fall. In the meantime, please join us at one of our Community Education Events in Cuyahoga or Lorain Counties. We typically start families off as part of a group, with the option for each family to request single family support as needed. This approach provides the best support for families: the ability to connect with others just like you AND one-on-one support to meet your family's specific needs. ​
Peer-Led Resilience & Recovery
for Families
Coming this October!
Typically, the best scenario is for your family to be part of a larger group of 4-6 families in recovery or who need prevention support, with single family sessions available when you need to focus on a specific issue. That way, you get the best of both worlds: connection with others just like you plus needs-focused, specific support that meets the specific needs of your family.
Whenever possible, we group families together that have similar diagnoses. For instance, families struggling with mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, often find it beneficial to be in a group with other families struggling with the same issues. That said, we have found all combinations of families work well, and can find support, knowledge, and compassion with one another no matter the reason they are there.
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Of course, if you feel more secure with the privacy of individual family sessions and don't want to be part of a group, that is fine, too! We strive to serve your and your family's needs in the way that best suits you.
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For families caring for a loved one with multiple or complex diagnoses, families with more than one loved one with diagnoses, or families in turmoil and/or crisis, we may recommend beginning with single family support and then joining a group to connect with others.
We are here to help you find the best solution and support for your family. For that reason, we strongly recommend scheduling a free 30-minute consultation with Tess, our Executive Director, to determine the best way for your family to get started. You can schedule that session now if you like, although the actual program doesn't begin until October. Alternatively, attend one of our Community Workshops, Seminars, or other public event, and stop by to see us!
What does it cost?
Family and Individual Peer R&R Services are covered by grant funding and are generally free, but because we depend on donations to help historically marginalized communities, we ask that those who can to donate what they can and when they can. We offer FREE services for everyone whenever we can, thanks to the generosity of our donors.
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a training program that teaches members of the public how to help a person who is experiencing a mental health crisis. Like traditional first aid, mental health first aid does not teach people to treat or diagnose mental health or substance use conditions, but rather teaches people how to offer initial support during the crisis until appropriate professional help can be had or until the crisis is resolved in some way.
Mental Health First Aid will be offered by Two Faces of Jane beginning this October in Lorain County at a location to be determined.
Coming in November!
Back to School: From Emotions to Advocacy
From the Wrights Law Book of the same name, From Emotions to Advocacy is for parents who are either in process of getting accommodations for their child or want to and don't know exactly how to do so. In this class, we talk about advocacy, the stumbling blocks, and the law, and help parents draft their Master Plans for their child's educational journey.
This is a free workshop whenever funding is available, and each family receives a copy of the Wright's Law book and the gift of a binder to organize all of the documents they need for their child's journey at school.
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School is just around the corner -- check out our classes in Lorain County and Cleveland Heights.
Mental Health Literacy Training
Mental Health Literacy is about having the knowledge and understanding the science and beliefs about mental disorders which facilitate recognition, management and prevention. Mental health literacy illustrates the connections between these 3 basic components.
Mental Health Literacy training is taught through 4-5 modules:
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MHL 101: The Stigma of Mental Illness
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MHL 102:Understanding Mental Health & Mental Illness
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Information on Specific Mental Illness
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Mental Illness and Family Communication
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Getting Help & Finding Support
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The Importance of Positive Mental Health
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Classes are coming up this September in Cleveland Heights and Lorain county. Please check our events pages for more information.
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In partnership with NAMI Lorain County, we offer this free, 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms.
99% of participants say they would recommend the program to others. NAMI Basics is available both in person and online through NAMI Basics OnDemand.
The in-person course is taught by a trained team with lived experience raising a child with a mental health condition. They know what you’re going through because they've been there too.