NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 10-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery.
Taught by a trained team of people who've been there, the program includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. Everything is confidential, and NAMI never recommends a specific medical therapy or treatment approach.
What You’ll Gain

This in-person group experience provides the opportunity for mutual support and positive impact. You can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who relate to your experiences. Through your participation, you have the opportunity to help others grow. This is a confidential place to learn from shared experiences in an environment of sincere, uncritical acceptance. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope for all people living with mental illness.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:

• 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

Bizi,

This has the potential to be right up your alley.

I think the structured approach and the specifics will be worth your checking out.


N

I agree with Mari. I think that this program could be perfect for you.

I think this could be an excellent opportunity for you to talk about issues related to your mental health without the fear of judgement you often face, and I think it would be good for you to learn how to better manage your BP and navigate the mental health care system better from people who have had to do it themselves

My sister and her husband both now talk to others after this program.

They travel in Indiana sometimes to talk.

Donna

Bizi,

Do you have an active chapter in your community?

You are lucky if you do.


M

NAMI connections support group meets once a week now. one location on tuesday during the day twice a month then the other location meets the 1st and 3rd sunday of the month at 6pm. That is the one that I go to on occasion....and try to go more often now.
There is also a family support group that runs the same time on sundays.
yes we are lucky.
They will have a NAMI walk soon too.
bizi