NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition.
NAMI Ending the Silence presentations include two leaders: one who shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. Audience members can ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.
Who can be trained as a presenter?
These presentations include two leaders:
- Lead Presenter (shares informational ETS PowerPoint): Candidates can be a family member, peer, or mental health advocate.
- Young Adult (shares their story of walking in recovery with a mental health condition): Candidates are individuals with a mental health condition between the age of 18-35.
NOTE: Candidates must complete an online training session before attending an in-person training.
To become a NAMI Ending the Silence Presenter:
- You must be someone who is dedicated to helping reduce stigma and providing support and education.
- You must commit to leading a presentation within 3 months of being certified
- You must be a NAMI member
- You must be active in your local NAMI
- During the application process, you will be asked to provide the email of an Affiliate leader at your local NAMI who can endorse you. If you don't have a connection to your local Affiliate, please still apply.
Contact specialprograms@namiga.org with any questions.
