IMPORTANT UPDATED DATE
Course Starting
Thursday, June 20, 2024 — 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Will Meet In-Person or on Zoom Every Thursday for 8 Weeks
Registration is Required
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.
What You’ll Gain
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:
Set a vision and goals for the future
Partner with health care providers
Develop confidence for making decisions
Practice relaxation and stress reduction tools
Share your story
Strengthen relationships
Enhance communication skills
Learn about mental health treatment options
Participants come away from the course with:
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A binder of hand-out materials, as well as many other tangible resources;
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An advance directive;
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A “relapse prevention plan” to help identify tell-tale feelings, thoughts, behavior, or events that may warn of impending relapse and to organize for intervention;
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Mindfulness exercises to help focus and calm thinking; and
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Survival skills for working with providers and the general public.
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