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August Peer to Peer Class
Apply for NAMI SF’s free 8-week class, where you’ll learn skills to help manage mental health symptoms, practice coping strategies, meet like-minded people, and more! Classes are held online on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PT, starting August 19th and ending October 15th.
After you fill out the application below, we'll reach out to set up an informational call where we'll discuss more specifics and make sure the class is a good fit!
Class dates are: 8/19, 8/20, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 and 10/14.
Peer to Peer is a free, 8-week course for individuals with mental health conditions. Taught peers who know what it is like to manage a mental health condition. The program includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises.
Some lessons include:
-Understanding Mental Health Conditions
-Strengthening Relationships
-Growing Support Networks
-Treatment options
-Goal Setting
- Accessing Practical Mental Health Resources
All participation in the class is voluntary and confidential. Additionally, we do not recommend any specific medical therapy or treatment approach in class.
Frequently A sked Questions
WHO IS TEACHES PEER TO PEER?
Classes are taught by two trained teachers who live with mental health conditions themselves. They have first-hand experience using the skills covered in class. Thus, everyone understands what it is like to live with a mental health condition in the classes and the teaching is rooted in real-world scenarios and solutions.
ARE THERE REQUIREMENTS OR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PEER-TO-PEER?
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Our classes are 100% free
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Participants must commit to attending 8 weeks of classes and doing 2 hours of weekly outside work
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No prior knowledge or formal diagnosis is necessary
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Classes are currently held online, so access to Wi-Fi during class hours is necessary. If you cannot access Wi-Fi, please let us know so we can try to accommodate you in the future.
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Participants must be at least 18 years old.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?