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The NAMI Basics is a 6 week session education program designed for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents with symptoms of mental illness. The biology of mental illness, how to get an accurate diagnosis and how to effectively work with school mental health systems is learned about.

This is the signature NAMI Education Program for families, caregivers and friends of individuals living with mental illness. This free course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase coping skills, and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. The class is taught by trained family members and meets for 8 - 2 1/2 hour sessions. 

 For those who have family or friends living with mental illness and be amongst peers who also have lived experience with mental illness. Online via Zoom - 3rd Monday;
Nov 15, and Dec 20, 2021; Jan 17, Feb 21, March 21, 2022.  
Registration is required. Sent request to cmakinia@gmail.com  

NAMI Peer to Peer is a unique, recovery educational course open to any individual living with a serious mental illness who are interested in establishing and maintaining wellness and recovery. This free course consists of 8 - 2 hour classes designed to encourage growth, healing and recovery among participants. It is taught by a team of two trained "mentors" who are personally experienced at living well with mental illness. 

 For those living with mental illness and be amongst peers who also live with mental illness. Online via Zoom - 3rd Wed; Nov 17, and Dec 15, 2021; Jan 19, Feb 16, March 16, April 20 and May 18, 2022.  Registration is required. Sent request to cmakinia@gmail.com 

This program is rolling out in Jan 2022! Stay tuned!