WHO IS IT FOR
Peer-to-Peer is a unique learning program for anyone with any serious mental  illness who is interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery.

WHAT IS IT
The Peer-to-Peer course consists of 10 two-hour classes taught by a team of trained "mentors" who are personally experienced at living well with mental illness. 

WHAT DOES IT PROVIDE?
The Peer-to-Peer course provides an opportunity for consumers to discuss a variety of topics within a supportive group of peers. Participants come away from the course with a binder of hand-out materials, as well as many other tangible resources: 

• an advance directive

• a "relapse prevention plan" to help identify tell-tale feelings, thoughts, behavior or events that may warn of impending relapse and to organize for intervention.

• mindfulness exercises to help focus and calm thinking.

• survival skills for working with providers and the general public.

COURSE CONTENT
Each class contains a combination of lecture and interactive exercise material and closes with Mindfulness Practice (techniques offered to develop and expand awareness). Because each class builds on the one before, attendance each week is required.  See the Peer to Peer Course Topics
for details.

To register for Peer-to-Peer training or to become a mentor teacher, please email friends@namiyolo.org or leave voicemail on the NAMI Helpline at 530-756-8181.

Register Today! Fall 2010 PEER TO PEER Sept. 8 - Nov.10 2-4pm For more information or to get on the waiting list, leave voicemail at (530) 756-8181 or send email to friends@namiyolo.org For a better understanding of what Peer to Peer is all about, watch the Peer to Peer Outreach Video ( streaming video at Google Video).