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Peer-to-Peer Class Beginning Soon
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​What are the goals of NAMI Peer-to-Peer eduction?

To provide current information about the major mental illnesses and the most current research available on the biological aspects of these illnesses
  • To provide the most current information on the possibilities for living in recovery, including a variety of treatment strategies currently available
  • To provide specific skills and training in the areas of problem solving, listening, communication techniques and handling crises and relapse
  • To provide guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community and offer tips of advocating for those supports and services.

Eight Session Course being planned now

NAMI San Joaquin County, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will sponsor its NAMI Peer to Peer Education Program. The course is specifically designed for adults living with mental health challenges. Peer to Peer provides an educational setting focused on recovery that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. The NAMI Peer to Peer education program is an 8 session course held once a week for (2 hours) and taught by trained Mentors living in recovery themselves. Peer to Peer emphasizes that recovery from mental illness is a feasible and supportable goal. The course is a great resource for information on Mental Health Challenges, recovery, coping skills and relapse prevention.


The course is FREE and open to the public.
 

Registration Required

  • Dates and times to be determined 
  • Information at info@namisanjoaquin.org
  • Or by phone at (209) 468 - 3755 (please keep in mind phone calls may not be returned immediately. Email is the quickest method of communication).
Location: to be determined
Date: to be determined
Time: to be determined


Peer-to-Peer Education

Peer-To-Peer is an 8 week series of classes that help clients along the path to recovery. People who attend report a greater understanding of their diagnosis, and a bond with others in the class. The classes are small, and are a safe place to share and learn. The emphasis is on relapse prevention and psycho-social supports. The ultimate goal is for recovery and self-advocacy. The course was written by a client, and all classes are led by clients.


NAMI In Our Own Voice
NAMI In Our Own Voice
Free presentations presented by people living with mental illness.

 


 

Connection Support Groups for Peers

NAMI Connections is a peer-based mutual support group for people facing mental health challenges. Led by peers, for peers. There is no need to register for this free group.
Meeting locations and times:
LODI
Will be starting virtual meetings soon.
Contact: NAMI Office info@namisanjoaquin.org
Phone: (209) 468-3755
MANTECA
Virtual meetings will be starting soon.
Contact: NAMI Office info@namisanjoaquin.org
Phone: (209) 468-3755
STOCKTON

Virtual meetings will be starting soon.

Contact: NAMI Office info@namisanjoaquin.org
Phone: (209) 468-3755 

Virtual meetings will be starting soon.

Contact:  NAMI Office info@namisanjoaquin.org
Phone: (209) 468-3755
 
 new.gif Stockton - LGBTQ Connection Support Group
Temporarily on hold 

Contact: NAMI Office info@namisanjoaquin.org
Phone: (209) 468-3755 
 

new.gif  Spanish  "Espanol" -
Temporalmente en espera / Temporarily on hold 

Contact: America Villasna at villachivasana@gmail.com
Or Rosalva Ibarra @ (209) 603-3448 
TRACY

Virual meetings will be starting soon.

Contact: NAMI Office info@namisanjoaquin.org
Phone: (209) 468-3755