NAMI Veteran Only Peer to Peer (P2P) Course: June – August 2019
NAMI Veteran Only Peer to Peer (P2P) Course. Date/Time: Thursdays, June 20 through August 15, 2019 from 2-4 PM. Location: NE Portland.
Are you a Veteran living with a mental health challenge? Whether you are at the start of your journey or have years of experience, you can benefit from this course.
Registration required: call National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Multnomah at 503-228-5692. Location of the class will be provided when you register.
- FREE recovery/wellness education course and materials
- Open to Veterans of All Eras experiencing a mental health challenge
- 2 hours each week for 8 weeks
- Taught by trained NAMI peer leaders
Topics include . . .
- PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia and more . . .
- Basics of brain biology and medications
- Identifying and writing individual goals
- Assessing, building social and support systems
- Early warning signs related to stressful events
P2P is an introduction on mental health recovery/wellness providing coping skills and information. Participants will share the wisdom of their lived experiences; receive and give support in a safe and confidential setting. Recovery/wellness is a journey.
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