All across Georgia, hundreds of program leaders are helping to reduce stigma and provide support and education.
This page is for those considering program leadership. If you are looking for information about attending a support group or class, visit our support and education page.
If you have questions or need more information about attending programs, please email [email protected].
To become a Peer or Family Program Leader:
- You must be someone who is dedicated to helping reduce stigma and providing support and education.
- You must commit to becoming an active leader, after being certified.
- You must be a NAMI member
- You must be active in your local NAMI.
- You will be asked to provide the name and contact information for an Affiliate leader who can endorse your application.
Contact [email protected] with any questions.
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Program information, training dates, and application forms for NAMI Programs
Applications and scheduled trainings are listed below by program. Trainings are delivered online through the Zoom platform.
NAMI Provider Facilitator Training | Healthcare Professionals
NAMI Provider is a staff development program for health care professionals who work directly with people experiencing mental illness. It’s important to understand the unique challenges people and families experience when facing a mental health challenge: social isolation, complex family dynamics and the unpredictability of illness. This program offers the tools health care professionals need to combine the medical and recovery models of care so you can better serve your clients. It’s designed to help enhance the relationships you have with the person in your care, and with their family.
NAMI Provider Facilitator Training Application
NAMI Family to Family Teacher Training | Family and Friends
NOTE: Candidates must complete an online training session before attending an in-person training).
A free 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. NAMI-trained family members who have been there lead the course with presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. The group setting allows you to connect with others and build a community of support.
Family to Family Teacher Application
NAMI Georgia SIGNALS Teacher Training | Educators
SIGNALS provides online resources designed to equip educators with:
Information about what can be missed when focusing on behavior without considering indicators
The impact of missed indicators on mental health development and social engagement
CIT Youth In Crisis Instructor Training | Law Enforcement & Mental Health Professionals
The CIT Youth in Crisis program addresses the need for specialized training for law enforcement personnel that is focused exclusively on youth. The program is designed to be administered by a team of instructors including mental health professionals and law enforcement representatives who have relevant expertise, leadership abilities, and regional knowledge.
CIT Youth in Crisis Instructor Application
NAMI Basics Teacher Training | Parents and Caregivers
NAMI BASICS is a free new education program for parents and other care givers of children/adolescents living with mental illness. NAMI drew on course elements which have been extensively tested and found to be highly effective.
NAMI Basics Teacher Application
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Facilitator Training | Peers
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there.
Connection Support Group Facilitator Application
NAMI Ending the Silence Presenter Training | Students, School Staff, Parents/Guardians
Note: Candidates must complete an online training session before attending an in-person session.
NAMI Ending the Silence is a presentation designed for middle and high school students, school staff, and parents or guardians of middle or high school-aged youth.
NAMI Ending the Silence Presenter Application
NAMI Family Support Group Facilitator | Family Members and Caregivers
A peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.
Family Support Group Facilitator Application
NAMI Homefront Teacher Training | Family Members/Caregivers of Military Service Members
NAMI Homefront is taught by and for family members/caregivers of military service members and veterans dealing with mental health conditions. NAMI Homefront teachers must be willing to share their perspectives as family members/caregivers.
NAMI In Our Own Voice Presenter Training | Leaders with Lived Experience
Note: Candidates must complete an online training session before attending in-person training.
NAMI In Our Own Voice is a presentation for the general public to promote awareness of mental health conditions and recovery. Two NAMI trained leaders, share their story of recovery to reduce stigma, encourage conversation and inspire hope.
In Our Own Voice Presenter Application
NAMI Peer-to-Peer Teacher Training | Peers
Note: Candidates must complete an online training session before attending in-person training.
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.
Peer to Peer Mentor Application
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy Teacher Training | Anyone
A hands-on advocacy training program that helps people living with mental illness, friends and family transform their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy.
NAMI Smarts Teacher Application
NAMI SYSLE (Sharing your Story with Law Enforcement) Presenter Training
Note: Candidates must complete an online training session before attending in-person training.
SYSLE Presenter Training Application
Policies Agreement Form (signature required)
NAMI Signature Policies Agreement
For questions, contact:
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 770-234-0237
Mail: NAMI Georgia, 4120 Presidential Pkwy, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30340