NAMI San Fernando Valley is once again glad to offer Peer-to-Peer classes. NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 10-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their conditions and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentation, discussion and interactive exercises.

 NAMI PEER-TO-PEER HELPS PEOPLE:

  • Create a personalized relapse prevention plan
  • Learn how to interact with health care providers
  • Develop confidence for making decisions and reducing stress
  • Stay up-to-date on mental health research
  • Understand the impact of symptoms on your life
  • Access practical resources on how to maintain your journey toward recovery

WHAT DOES PEER-TO-PEER INCLUDE?

  • Current information about the major mental illnesses and the most current research available on the biological aspects of these illnesses
  • Information on recovery, including a variety of treatment strategies currently available
  • Skills training in the areas of problem solving, listening, communication techniques and handling crisis and relapse
  • Guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community and offer tips of advocating for those supports and services
  • Promotes stigma reduction through education and personal contact with individuals with a mental illness.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a recovery education course open to anyone experiencing a mental health challenge. The course is designed to encourage growth, healing and recovery among participants.

All participants are required to register by calling  (818) 994-6747 or by email us at  info@namisanfernandovalley.org

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