NAMI Metro Baltimore’s Signature education classes provide invaluable information and support for people living with mental health conditions and their family members.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-week course for individuals with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family is an 8-week course for family members and loved ones of an adult living with a mental health condition.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer
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 in person at South West Partnership. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer
Dates: Mondays, March 6th – April 26th | 7pm – 9pm
To register, click here or contact our HelpLine at (410) 435-2600 or email info@namibaltimore.org
NAMI Family-to-Family
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
Dates: Wednesdays, March 1st – April 19th
To register, click here or contact our HelpLine at (410) 435-2600 or email info@namibaltimore.org.
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