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Finding support as a family member of someone with schizophrenia is so important — and there are real options out there for you. Caring for a loved one can be emotionally exhausting, and your mental health matters too.

Here are some great places to start:

- NAMI Family Support Groups — The National Alliance on Mental Show Full Answer

Finding support as a family member of someone with schizophrenia is so important — and there are real options out there for you. Caring for a loved one can be emotionally exhausting, and your mental health matters too.

Here are some great places to start:

- NAMI Family Support Groups — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers free, peer-led groups specifically for family members and caregivers. Visit nami.org to find a group near you
- Families for Care — Run by the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance (S&PAA), this group connects caregivers of people with schizophrenia so you feel less alone
- Local Mental Health Clinics — Many offer low or no-cost group therapy and caregiver support. Ask your son's doctor for referrals in your area
- Community Centers — Local centers run by nonprofits or churches often host support groups too
- SAMHSA or Psychology Today — Both let you search for support groups by zip code online It's also worth considering individual therapy for yourself. Feelings of grief, guilt, and worry are completely normal for caregivers, and a therapist can help you work through them.

The NAMI Family-to-Family program is another excellent resource — it's a free, evidence-based course designed specifically for caregivers that covers communication strategies, stress management, and treatment options.

You don't have to navigate this alone. Reaching out is already a brave and important first step.

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