Peer to Peer 8 Week Education Course

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free 8-session course for adults living with mental health challenges. The course provides an educational setting focused on recovery that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. The course is taught by Peer Leaders who are devoted to helping others overcome the challenges of life with a mental health condition and know what it is like to live with a mental health challenge. Recovery is different for each person, but the need for support on the journey is universal. The program is a peer-directed program because we believe that no one can teach about mental health recovery like someone who has lived it. This course is not a map or instruction manual for life with a mental health condition. It is a valuable resource that helps participants uncover what living well looks like for them. With new knowledge, tools and support, people can better take charge of their lives and choices.

The NAMI Peer-to-Peer education program is:

Class 1: Introduction, Mental Health, and Recovery
Class 2: The Brain and the Body
Class 3: Telling Your Story
Class 4: Strengthening Relationships
Class 5: Growing Support Networks
Class 6: Tools for Enhancing Recovery
Class 7: Your Story, Your Strengths
Class 8: Moving Forward, Sharing, Evaluation, Certification, and potluck!

When: Saturdays starting September 13, 2025 through November 8, 2025 (Classes will be held on 8 Saturdays. There will be no class on October 11th due to the NAMI SJC Festival. All sessions are from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Where: SJBHS Children's Services, upstairs in Dorothy Chase Conference room

1414 N California St, Stockton, CA 95202

No Cost to Attend: All materials are provided, along with light snacks, tea, coffee, and water. Dinner will be provided on the last day of class.

Peer to Peer 8 Week Education Course Starting Saturday, September 13, 2025