Educational Programs
Family-to-Family
A FREE 8-week course for families of individuals with serious brain disorders (mental illnesses). Trained family members teach the course. All course materials are furnished at no cost to you. Learn More
This is a FREE course that takes place 2 hours once a week for 8 weeks. To register, contact Mary Neumann at 530-518-7983.
Peer-To-Peer
A FREE 8-week course for individuals with mental illnesses. Trained peers teach the course. All course materials are furnished at no cost to you. Learn More
NAMI Basics OnDemand
NAMI Basics OnDemand is a FREE, six-session online education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms. NAMI Basics OnDemand is an adaptation of the in-person course offered in 43 states by NAMI affiliates. Learn More
Provider Education Program
A 5-week course for line staff at public agencies who work directly with people living with mental illness. The teaching team consists of 5 members: 2 family members, 2 consumers and a mental health professional who is also a family member. Learn More
Ending the Silence – Educational Tool for Use in Schools
Ending the Silence is an educational program to lessen stigma and raise awareness about mental illness among teenagers. It is designed to be presented to high school health classes. Attendees at this workshop will learn:
- The elements of a stigma-reducing program for high school students.
- Proven techniques to reach out to young audiences in your community to promote earlier intervention.
- About the effects of mental illness on adolescents.
NAMI Butte County has just begun to start training individuals to present this course. If you are an individual living with mental illness and are under the age of 30, please consider joining with us to bring this powerful program to high school students in Butte County.
If you are interested in bringing this program to your High School, especially during a Health Class, please call NAMI Butte County at 530-894-8551. Learn More