Community Classes & Workshops

NAMI Classes:

NAMI: Family-to-Family 
This class is designed specifically for families and caregivers of persons with serious and persistent brain disorders (mental illnesses). The course balances education and skills training with self-care, emotional support, and empowerment.  This is an 8-week class, usually offered Monday evenings. 

NAMI Connection Peer Support
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.  Group is free.  

NAMI Family Support
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.  Group is free.  Currently offered online.  

Register:  Please contact Wayne at wkever@comcast.net.

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SummitStone Health Partners

Adult Mental Health First Aid
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Mental Health First Aid teaches participants the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges or crisis, what to do in an emergency, and where to turn for help. Research has shown that the training reduces stigma, enhances behavioral health literacy, and improves participants' behavioral health. Requires two hours of prework prior to taking the course. Offered virtually. Email training_department@summitstonehealth.org to reserve a spot.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

QPR (Question/Persuade/Refer) Training
Date: Ongoing/Virtual
Time: 60-90 min.
QPR training teaches how to respond to someone who may be having suicidal thoughts. The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing proven suicide prevention training to people who are not mental health professionals. This includes Narcan training. Regularly offered on the third Friday of the month. All courses are offered in a virtual format at this time. QPR training can also be arranged for groups or employers by special arrangement.

Register: https://www.summitstonehealth.org/qpr