NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a unique, experiential learning program for people living with mental health conditions who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. It consists of eight two-hours sessions over eight weeks and is taught by a team of trained program leaders and a volunteer support person who are all personally experienced at living well with mental illness. Participants come away from the course with a binder of reference materials, as well as other tangible resources:
Advance Directive – a document with your personal wishes for what to do in the event of severe symptoms or hospitalization
“Relapse prevention plan” to help identify early symptoms, tell-tale feelings, thoughts, behavior, or events that may warn of impending relapse and to organize for intervention
Mindfulness exercises to help focus and calm thinking
And survival skills for working with providers and the general public
Participants will share the wisdom of their lived experiences, and receive and give support in a safe and confidential setting. Whether you are at the start of your journey or have had years of experience, you can benefit from this course.
Topics will include:
PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia and more…
Basics of brain biology and medications
Identifying and writing individual goals
Assessing, building social and support systems
Early warning signs related to stressful events
NAMI education courses offer a safe and confidential space, while providing opportunity for mutual support and growth. Every course is free of charge, and registration is required.
Please note that NAMI Peer-to-Peer classes do not meet the requirements necessary for participants to become Peer Support Specialists or certified as Traditional Health Workers.
Upcoming Classes
Please note that we are offering two separate classes for different communities within the Young Adult population (LGBTQ+ and General).
Register for the LGBTQ+ Young Adult Peer-to-Peer class here. This class will meet via Zoom from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Pacific on Fridays from January 10th to February 28th.
Register for the GENERAL Young Adult Peer-to-Peer class here. This group will meet in person at Taborspace (5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215) on Wednesdays from January 8th to February 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Pacific.
Be the first to know about upcoming classes by signing up for our Class Interest List.
You may also be interested in learning about NAMI Support Groups or NAMI Veteran Peer-to-Peer!
For more information about our free programs, or to learn which programs might best fit your needs, please give us a call at 503-228-5692 or send an email to info@namimultnomah.org.