The NAMI Peer-to-Peer Class is a 10-session educational program for adults with diagnosed mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery.

The class is a specially tailored program of NAMI, the National Alliance of Mental Illness.

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.

Peer-to-Peer helps you:

  • create a personalize relapse prevention plan,
  • learn how to interact with health care providers
  • develop confidence for making decisions and reducing stress,
  • stay up-to-date on mental health research
  • understand the impact of symptoms on your life
  • access practical resources on how to maintain your journey toward recovery.

Meetings

Time and Day

6:30-8:30 pm, Wednesdays, starting Feb. 28, 2018, through May 9, 2018. (Class will not meet on March 14 due to spring break.) Join us for dinner beforehand, if you desire. Food is served 5-6 pm, in the CLC/Gym. Learn more about dinner.

Location

Nall Avenue Baptist Church, 6701 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, KS, 66208. Come in northwest entrance off 67th Street. Meets in room B102.

Cost

Free

To sign up

Please contact the coordinator, Rudy Jackson, 913-424-3819 or peer2peernamijoco@gmail.com.

Additional Resources

Individual Support Groups

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who've been there. Groups meet in various Johnson County locations. Learn more

Family Support Groups

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. Groups meet in various Johnson County locations. Learn more

Crisis Help

Do not wait to call for help! Two options:

  1. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  2. Call 911: Request a CIT officer. Remain calm and clearly state that you are having a serious crisis with a person suffering from mental illness and you need help

Non-Crisis Help in Johnson County

NAMI Jo Co list a full range of options on their website. Learn more