Peer-to-Peer is a unique, experiential learning program for people with serious mental illness who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. It consists of eight two-hour 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
Summer 2019: Are you someone living with a mental health condition?
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.
The Peer Training Program is creating positive change in schools. Built on the knowledge that the most important influences on young people are the attitudes and behaviors of their peers, the Peer Training Program prepares young people to use the positive power of peer influence to promote respect and civility in their schools and beyond.
The class will meet for eight weeks as follows:
Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 29th through August 17th
June 29th through August 17th
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
Download the current class flyer here: Flyer NAMI Mult Summer P2P_ 2019
Veteran-specific Peer-to-Peer Class Starting June 20th
Are you a Veteran living with a mental health challenge?
Please consider joining NAMI Multnomah’s Veteran Only Peer-to-Peer Course. This class will be taught by trained NAMI program leaders who are also veterans.
This free, 8-week class will be held in NE Portland and runs from June 20 – August 15, 2019.
Please call our Helpline at 503-228-5692 now to register or for additional information.
Download the class flyer here: P2P Veterans flyer June20-August15 2019.docx