Those with loved ones suffering from a mental illness have a new source of support on South Whidbey.

A chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness or NAMI has been formed and will hold a free class beginning next month. The chapter was formed under the Snohomish group by NAMI certified volunteers.

“The Family to Family (F2F) class is structured to help equip families who have loved ones suffering from serious mental illness with a wealth of information, resources and support,” according to a recent news release.

It’s designed to address those afflicted with the following: major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders.

The class is 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 5-April 1 in Langley. Walk-ins are not permitted. Call 425-339-3620 or email mikeonwhidbey@gmail.com to pre-register; deadline is Friday, Jan. 29.