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May NAMI Mental Health Education Classes

April 6, 2021 by Nova Getz

Our free NAMI Mental Health Education courses begin the second week of May! Learn more about each course below, and click the green button beneath the class of your interest to register.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer

Open to any adult over the age of 18 living with a mental illness or looking to learn tools to support their mental health.

Location: Online via Zoom
Dates: Sundays, May 16th – Sunday, June 27th from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session education program for adults who are looking to better understand their mental health condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain

NAMI Peer-to-Peer will help you:

  • Create a personalized relapse prevention plan
  • Learn how to interact with health care providers
  • Develop confidence for making decisions and reducing stress
  • Understand the impact of symptoms on your life
  • Access Baltimore-area resources to assist you in maintaining your journey toward recovery.

Register for a Class

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is offered virtually. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

To register, click here or contact our HelpLine at (410) 435-2600 or email info@namibaltimore.org.

Register for NAMI Peer-to-Peer

NAMI Family-to-Family

Location: Online via Zoom
Dates: Saturdays, May 15th – July 3rd, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidence-based program that includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

What You’ll Gain

NAMI Family-to-Family provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love.

In the program, you’ll learn about:

  • How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively
  • Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
  • Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
  • Finding and using local supports and services
  • Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
  • Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
  • The impact of mental illness on the entire family

Register for a Class

NAMI Family-to-Family is offered virtually. Space is limited and advanced registration is required

To register for the class, click here or please contact our HelpLine at (410) 435-2600 or email info@namibaltimore.org.

Register for NAMI Family-to-Family

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