If a family member or loved one suffers from mental illness, you know how devastating the effects can be. NAMI Johnson City is offering “With Hope in Mind” (WHIM), a free series of classes about coping with the difficulties of caring for loved ones with mental illness. The eight-session course meets twice a week for four consecutive weeks: Monday and Thursday evenings, 6-8 p.m. To register and for further information, please contact Dink Bennett (423) 483-4679 or palmadink@hotmail.com. Class space is limited.