A no-cost, 8 class course for families, partners, and friends of individuals with serious mental illness.  Available in Spanish/Disponible en español.

For more information contact  Daniela Peralta at dperalta@namisa.org

A no-cost, 8 class, peer-led, recovery education course open to any person with serious mental illness. Classes are listed on our calendar.
(Available in Spanish/Disponible en español)

For more information contact Yazmin Garcia at ygarcia@namisa.org

A no-cost, 50 minute presentation designed to give students an opportunity to learn about mental illness through discussion and short videos. Presentations are also available for school staff and parents to learn about the early warning signs of mental illness in youth. 

To schedule a presentation or to become a presenter, contact the Ending the Silence Team at vlewis@namisa.org

Click Here to fill out the presenter application (email to ETS Team when finished)

A no-cost, unique public education program in which two individuals share compelling personal stories about living with mental illness and achieving recovery. Presentations are available via Zoom and in-person. (Available in Spanish/Disponible en español)

If interested, please contact Vana Lewis at vlewis@namisa.org

Click Here to fill out the presenter application (email to Vana Lewis when finished)

  A no-cost, 6 class education program developed specifically for caregivers of children and adolescents who have either been diagnosed with serious mental illness/serious emotional disturbance or are experiencing symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed. Tambien disponible en espanol.  NAMIBasics is available online.

For more information contact Daniela Peralta at dperalta@namisa.org

NAMI Southern Arizona’s Training Programs

The overall goal for NAMI Southern Arizona’s training programs is to ensure that members of the
community who are interested in a career in the mental health field are given many opportunities to achieve their individual goals. These programs allow NAMI Southern Arizona to educate, advocate, support and implement NAMI’s mission to improve the quality of life for all those affected by mental illness. Go to our calendar to view available trainings. We have two signature trainings and Peer Mentor training.

PEER LEADER TRAINING

Upon successful completion of our 8-class Peer-to-Peer education course listed above, participants have the opportunity to apply for our three-day Peer Leader training. This training demonstrates how to co-facilitate a Peer-to-Peer class as a mentor, allowing participants to come full circle and view the Peer-to-Peer class from multiple perspectives. This is the second phase required toward becoming a certified Peer Support Specialist.

PEER SPECIALIST TRAINING

After completing the Peer Leader Training participants have the option to become certified as a Peer Support Specialist. This training prepares participants to be better equipped to acquire a job in the behavioral health field. This training lasts for three full days. To become state certified, participants will complete 64 clock hours of cumulative training, which includes completion of the Peer-to-Peer class; Peer Leader Training; and Peer Support Specialist training. Upon completion of all three training opportunities, participants receive a state certified identification number provided by Arizona Complete Health.

For more information, contact Yazmin  Garcia at ygarcia@namisa.org

NAMI On Campus is a student-led organization that tackles mental health issues on campus by raising awareness, educating the campus community, and supporting students.

We currently have NAMI On Campus branches at the University of Arizona and Pima Community College.

For more information, email namisa@namisa.org