Programs
NAMI educational programs
NAMI Educational Programs
We are currently offering NAMI educational sessions and courses at no cost for families, peers, and for any person with serious mental illness who wants to recover and maintain their recovery. These will be offered both in person and via Zoom for now. Go to our calendar to view available classes and trainings.
A no-cost, 8 class course for families, partners, and friends of individuals with serious mental illness.
For more information contact NAMI Southern Arizona at namisa@namisa.org
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. NAMIBasics is available online.
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
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.
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 half-day Peer Leader training. This training demonstrates how to co-facilitate a Peer-to-Peer class as a leader, 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 SUPPORT 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 five half-days. To become state certified, participants will complete 55 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 certification.
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. Disponible en español
To schedule a presentation or to become a presenter, contact the Ending the Silence Team at rcastellanos@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 Rocio Castellanos at rcastellanos@namisa.org
Click Here to fill out the presenter application (email to Rocio Castellanos when finished)
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
Resource Specialists
Our Resource Specialists serve both people with mental illness and family members. Additionally, resource specialists assist professionals, students, or other individuals from the community seeking information. Their role is to assist in learning about mental health and utilizing the mental health system already in place in our community. Resource specialists can provide peer support, but not as a substitute for professional counseling when indicated.
All information shared between Clients and NAMI of Southern Arizona Resource Specialists is kept CONFIDENTIAL unless the Client signs a Release of Information form to have all or certain information released to the specified parties. Click here to view NAMI Policy & Advocacy Resources
Resource specialists do not attempt to act in place of the professionals with whom our clients work. If NAMI of Southern Arizona cannot assist an individual within the context of our mission, a resource specialist will always attempt to make an appropriate referral for the individual.
Our resource specialists are available M-F, 10am-4pm by calling our office at 520-622-5582.
Para hablar con alguien en español, por favor envie un correo electrónico a ygarcia@namisa.org.