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.

2017 Schedule

If you are interested in a class, we encourage you to submit a completed registration form. If you are in crisis, please see our Crisis Resource page. If you are in need support, we would encourage you to attend one of our NAMI Connection Groups  as well.

• Tuesdays, May 9 – July 18 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at Integral Care, 1700 S Lamar, Austin, TX 78704. Click here to register.

Although classes are free, you must register to participate. To register for a Peer-to-Peer class, please choose a class and click on the appropriate link above to fill out an online registration form.  If you have questions about the class, call the office at 512-420-9810 ext 1001. Click on hyperlink of facility name to open flyer with more details.

What You’ll Gain

This in-person group experience provides the opportunity for mutual support and positive impact. You can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who relate to your experiences. Through your participation, you have the opportunity to help others grow. This is a confidential place to learn from shared experiences in an environment of sincere, uncritical acceptance. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope for all people living with mental illness.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:

• Create a personalized 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

What People are Saying

“NAMI Peer-to-Peer has allowed me to take the focus off my illness and learn to balance it with the rest of my life. By engaging in recovery I am able to be more relaxed and productive both at work and home.”

“It made me feel I was not alone in coping with mental illness. It gave me hope that I could recover and that my life would not always be filled with chaos, and it gave me positive role models to inspire me to strive for recuperation and success in life.”