NAMI Maryland periodically offers a free 8 week virtual Peer-to-Peer class starting on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Please check back for the next class offering.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.
What You’ll Gain
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:
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Set a vision and goals for the future
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Partner with health care providers
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Develop confidence for making decisions
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Practice relaxation and stress reduction tools
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Share your story
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Strengthen relationships
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Enhance communication skills
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Learn about mental health treatment options
NAMI Frederick offers free mental health education classes for individuals, families, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions. These classes teach the basics of mental health conditions, increase coping skills, and empower participants to become advocates for themselves or loved ones. Classes may be offered in person or online.
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, eight session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
In the program, you’ll learn about:
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How to solve problems and communicate effectively
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Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
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Supporting your loved one with compassion
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Finding and using local supports and services
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Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
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How to handle a crisis
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Current treatments and therapies
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The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.
What You’ll Gain
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:
-
Set a vision and goals for the future
-
Partner with health care providers
-
Develop confidence for making decisions
-
Practice relaxation and stress reduction tools
-
Share your story
-
Strengthen relationships
-
Enhance communication skills
-
Learn about mental health treatment options