SOWING THE SEEDS OF KNOWLEDGE
Igniting knowledge to destigmatize mental illness
Stigma is one of the biggest barriers people with mental illness face to getting treatment.
NAMI-Eastside offers high-quality mental health education delivered by individuals successfully managing a diagnosis of mental illness themselves. Our goal is to open eyes and hearts to the lived experiences of those diagnosed with mental illness. All our educational classes are supported by donations and grants and are FREE of charge. Register for each offering using the links below or contact us at info@nami-eastside.org or call our office at 425-885-6264 for more information.
PEER-TO-PEER
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, the program includes presentations, discussion, and interactive exercises. Everything is confidential, and NAMI never recommends a specific medical therapy or treatment approach. Learn more here.
Winter Class: Tuesdays, January 27 - March 10, 2026 - 10am - 12pm on Zoom
Time: 10am - 2pm
This peer-to-peer training will increase your confidence in having a conversation with someone about suicide, helping to direct them toward lifesaving resources. The CLC is comprised of 14 high school students who are certified workshop trainers. CLC hopes to train as many high school students, families and community members as possible in the coming year. Please contact Joe Stevens at stevensfmly@msn.com to learn more.
FAMILY-TO-FAMILY
A free 8-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and more.
The course discusses the clinical treatment of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively. Learn more here.
Winter Class: Thursdays, March 2 - April 20, 2023 - 6-8:30pm (Completed)
Additional class dates will be announced as they are scheduled
NAMI HOMEFRONT
NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session program for family, friends and significant others of military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life transition, PTSD and other mental health conditions.
The program is designed to help family members understand and support their Service Member/Veteran while maintaining their own well-being. NAMI Homefront leaders have personal experience with mental health conditions impacting their Service Member/ Veteran.
The class is free but you are expected to attend all six sessions. You must have access to a laptop, PC or tablet with a stable internet connection to participate. To hear audio, you will need to call in via telephone. We recommend you use a headset or headphones.
An application process is required to ensure this program is a good fit. Space is limited.