The Minnesota National Alliance on Mental Illness will host a free, interactive workshop that provides families and individuals with information on mental illnesses, practical coping strategies and hope for recovery. The workshop will be from 9 am. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the United Way of Freeborn County  in Albert Lea. For information or to register call 651-645-2948 or 1-888-626-4435, or go to namihelps.org.