NAMI Hall County

💚 FREE In-Person NAMI Peer-to-Peer Class Begins June 23rd! 💚

Are you living with a mental health condition and looking for tools, support, and hope in your recovery journey? Join us for NAMI Peer-to-Peer, a FREE 8-session educational program created by and for people with lived experience of mental health conditions.

This recovery-focused course provides information, practical skills, and support to help participants better understand themselves and strengthen their wellness journey.
📅 Tuesdays, June 23 – August 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Center Point Counseling
1050 Elephant Trail, Gainesville, GA 30501

What You'll Learn:
✨ Class 1 (6/23): Getting Started: Mental Health and Recovery
Create a personal vision statement and practice diaphragmatic breathing.
✨ Class 2 (6/30): The Brain and the Body
Learn about the brain and how to create SMART goals.
✨ Class 3 (7/7): Telling My Story
Share personal stories and practice progressive relaxation techniques.
✨ Class 4 (7/14): Strengthening Relationships
Develop effective communication skills and practice using "I" statements.
✨ Class 5 (7/21): Growing Support Networks
Learn how to build and maintain a strong support system.
✨ Class 6 (7/28): Tools for Enhancing Recovery
Explore stress management, therapies, and medication options.
✨ Class 7 (8/4): My Story, My Strengths
Prepare for conversations with mental health providers.
✨ Class 8 (8/11): Moving Forward
Learn problem-solving skills and celebrate graduation!

This class is offered at no cost, but registration is required.

🔗 Register today: https://forms.gle/TvWUr1ih5a1nFhm49

💛 Join Us for the NAMI Sharing Hope Conversation Series 💛

We are excited to offer our upcoming virtual Sharing Hope Series from 6:00–7:30 PM on:

📅 June 14
📅 June 21
📅 June 28

NAMI Sharing Hope is a FREE, three-part community conversation series grounded in the sharing of sacred stories and guided dialogue on mental wellness, healing, and support.

If you are part of the Black/African ancestry community living in Northeast Georgia, we invite you to register today!

🗣️ Conversation 1:
“How do we know when we are well?”
Using a video discussion prompt, we’ll explore mental wellness and what it means within our community.

🩺 Conversation 2:
A clinician who represents our community will help demystify mental health support, answer questions, and discuss wellness and care.

🤝 Conversation 3:
Learn about local mental health services, resources, and ways to connect with NAMI Hall for help and support.

✅ FREE to attend
✅ Open to adults who identify as Black/African ancestry living in Northeast Georgia
✅ Up to $30 in e-gift cards per adult for completing the series!

Register today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfenE47I2GMf7-m5_XtwZDsP9JnL811QA9W-EzVqjC8-DSVqA/viewform?usp=dialog

📣 We Need Your Help Spreading the Word! 📣

We still has space available in our upcoming FREE Virtual NAMI Basics Class and we need your help connecting families to this resource!

NAMI Basics is a free 6-session education program for parents, caregivers, and family members supporting youth (ages 22 and under) experiencing mental health symptoms.

This program provides:
✔️ Practical tools & resources
✔️ Education about youth mental health & treatment options
✔️ Communication & problem-solving skills
✔️ Advocacy strategies for school & healthcare settings
✔️ A supportive space to connect with others who understand

🗓 Dates: June 10 – July 15
⏰ Wednesdays | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

Please help us share this opportunity with families, schools, counselors, healthcare providers, faith communities, and community networks who may benefit.

👉 Learn more & register here: https://forms.gle/MpuQ85CVw5RQmpTh7

Thank you for helping us connect our community to support, education, and hope! 💚