EDUCATION CLASSES
All classes are offered online, at no cost, and are taught by trained teachers who have lived experience.
BASICS
NAMI Basics is a free six week course for parents, guardians and other family who provide care for youth taught by trained volunteers who have lived similar experiences with their own children. Family members will gain information about mental illness and treatments, family communication skills, and advocacy support.
Register for Online and/or In-Person Basics classes.(Our iBasics classes are currently waitlist only) Register online for NAMI Basics On Demand See the On Demand flyer here.
PEER-TO-PEER
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-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.
Register for Online and/or In-Person Peer-to-Peer or call 503-344-5050. See flyer here
FAMILY-TO-FAMILY
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.
Register for Online and/or In-Person Family-to-Family or call 503-344-5050. See flyer here.
De Familia a Familia de NAMI es un programa educativo de 8 sesiones gratuitas para familiares, parejas, amigos, y seres queridos de adultos que viven con una enfermedad mental.