Family Mental Health Learning Program - FaMHeLP (NF/SGVHS)
Patient Education Information Sheet
North Florida/South Georgia
Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS)
Psychology Service
FaMHeLP
The Family Mental-Health Learning Program
Serving the needs of Veterans through family education
What is FaMHeLP?
FaMHeLP is an outreach program for Veterans with mental illness and their families. FaMHeLP can:
▪ Improve Family Communication
▪ Increase Understanding of Mental Illness
▪ Increase Use of Effective Problem Solving
▪ Reduce Family Tension
By taking part in FaMHeLP, family members will learn how to support their Veteran’s recovery process.
Who Qualifies?
• Veterans who have a mental illness that affects their everyday activities. This includes bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.
• Have family members who want to play a role in their Veteran’s recovery.
Who is included in “family”?
Family members are people who form a stable part of your daily life. Family members are part of your support system. For you, family may be your…
• Mom and Dad
• Husband/Wife and Kids
• Partner
• Best Friend
• Roommates
• Brother and Sister-in-Law
• Landlord
• Coworker
Why work with family?
Working with family members helps both Veterans and their families.
Research has shown that family members of Veterans with mental illness are happier when they fully understand the nature of the illness. Family members also want to learn the best ways to help their loved ones. Family members are often in a good position to help because they know the Veteran better than anyone else.
Veterans do better in their daily lives at home and work when they live with family members who understand their illness. These Veterans are also less likely to have a mental health crisis.
What can I expect?
We will treat you and your family with respect. We will work with you to select treatment goals that are important to you. We will do our best to set appointment times and places that meet the needs of you and your family.
Our program lasts between 9 months to 1 year. The first sessions take place every week. Later sessions will take place once every 2 to 4 weeks. Sessions last from 60 to 90 minutes.
Session Content:
Sessions 1-3: Describe the FaMHeLP, Identity family needs
Sessions 4-6: Family Education
Sessions 7-18: Family Communication, Problem Solving
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer W. Adkins, Ph.D.
Psychology Service
(352) 246-1420
Jennifer.Adkins@
or
Sheryl A. Conner, Ph.D. LCSW
Social Work Service
(352) 246-1283
Sheryl.Conner@
Visit your NF/SGVHS Internet site at:
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FaMHeLP
JUNE 2013
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