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NAMI-NYS offers an array of education and training programs
to members as well as the general public. Learn more about
NAMI-NYS’s education programs:
- Family-to-Family
A free 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals
with severe mental illnesses.
- Peer-to-Peer
For any person with a mental illness, this course contains
individual relapse prevention planning, a debriefing/storytelling
week, and an advance directive for psychiatric care.
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Criminal Justice Program
The NAMI-NYS Criminal Justice Program provides direct
assistance to families when a family member with mental
illness encounters the criminal justice system. Consultation,
supportive assistance and direct intervention services
are provided when a family member is arrested, faces
court action or is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
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Breaking the Silence Lesson Plans
Innovative lesson plans, posters, and games for teaching
students grades 4-12 about mental illness.
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Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness is a recovery,
education presentation given by trained consumer presenters
for other consumers, family members, friends, professionals,
students of all academic levels, and lay audiences.
For
more information about our education, training or support
programs,
Please call the NAMI-NYS Office at (800) 950-3228.
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