NAMI Pierce County provides support, education, advocacy and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
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NAMI Connection is a FREE Peer Support Group for adults 18 and over with Mental Health diagnoses or concerns. We are a closed group. This means that only Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel with a diagnosis or concern can attend. This provides safety within the group. Connection is led by individuals who are specially trained and who are in recovery themselves.
Every Tuesday starting January 12, 2021 from 6-7:30pm
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- Police have shot people experiencing a mental health crisis. Who should you call instead? September 18, 2020Amid a nationwide movement for racial justice and police reform sparked by the recent killings of several Black men and women, many people have spoken out against police shootings of people experiencing mental health crises. "A person shouldn't lose their life because they’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition," said Angela Kimball, national director […]
- NIH announces public-private partnership to advance schizophrenia biomarker research September 16, 2020The NIH this week announced the launch of Accelerating Medicine Partnership Schizophrenia. The NIH and FDA, along with seven industry and nonprofit partners, aim to improve early therapeutic interventions and targeted treatments for schizophrenia with this initiative. Goals of the partnership include conducting research into biological markers to identify people at risk for developing schizophrenia, […]
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. As with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment.
Classes start January 14th, 2021 and are filling up fast! Fill out a class interest form to get on our waitlist or contact us at info@namipierce.org for more details.
