Needs From: United Way of Hall County

Volunteer: Ending the Silence Presenter

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 certifiedYou must be a NAMI memberYou must be active in your local NAMIDuring 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.

Agency: NAMI Hall County

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 certifiedYou must be a NAMI memberYou must be active in your local NAMIDuring 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.

Agency: NAMI Hall County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 30501

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NAMI Hall County 2026 NAMIWalks Fundraiser

NAMI Hall County is looking for volunteers to help out with our 2026 NAMIWalks fundraiser being held at Rock Creek Veterans Park, 223 Northside Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501. Please view this form for a list of available positions. We have various volunteer positions and the time commitment varies from half an hour to two hours. Thank you for furthering NAMI's mission to destigmatize, educate, and provided much needed resources for those with mental health conditions.

Agency: NAMI Hall County

NAMI Hall County is looking for volunteers to help out with our 2026 NAMIWalks fundraiser being held at Rock Creek Veterans Park, 223 Northside Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501. Please view this form for a list of available positions. We have various volunteer positions and the time commitment varies from half an hour to two hours. Thank you for furthering NAMI's mission to destigmatize, educate, and provided much needed resources for those with mental health conditions.

Agency: NAMI Hall County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 19, 2026

Zip Code: 30501

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NAMI Peer-to-Peer Teacher

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.

Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.

Who can become a Peer-to-Peer Teacher?

Adults with lived experience.

To become a NAMI program leader:

You must be someone who is dedicated to helping reduce stigma and providing support and education.You must commit to leading a class within 3 months of training You must be a NAMI memberYou must be active in your local NAMIDuring the application process, you will be asked to provide the email of a Board leader at your local NAMI who can endorse you

Contact programs@namiga.org with any questions

Agency: NAMI Hall County

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.

Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.

Who can become a Peer-to-Peer Teacher?

Adults with lived experience.

To become a NAMI program leader:

You must be someone who is dedicated to helping reduce stigma and providing support and education.You must commit to leading a class within 3 months of training You must be a NAMI memberYou must be active in your local NAMIDuring the application process, you will be asked to provide the email of a Board leader at your local NAMI who can endorse you

Contact programs@namiga.org with any questions

Agency: NAMI Hall County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 30501

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NAMI Family-to-Family Teacher Training

What is NAMI Family-to-Family?

A free 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. NAMI-trained family members who have been there lead the course with presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. The group setting allows you to connect with others and build a community of support.

Who can teach Family-to-Family classes?

Family members and loved ones of individuals with mental health conditions. As someone who supports someone with a mental health condition, you are an expert in what its like! The training will provide you with the skills and resources to teach this class in your community.

What are the requirements to become a NAMI Program Leader?

You must be someone who is dedicated to helping reduce stigma and providing support and education.You must commit to leading a Family to Family class withing 3 months of being trainedYou must be a NAMI memberYou must be active in your local NAMIDuring the application process, you will be asked to provide the email of an Affiliate Leader at your local NAMI who can endorse you

Apply here

Agency: NAMI Hall County

What is NAMI Family-to-Family?

A free 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. NAMI-trained family members who have been there lead the course with presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. The group setting allows you to connect with others and build a community of support.

Who can teach Family-to-Family classes?

Family members and loved ones of individuals with mental health conditions. As someone who supports someone with a mental health condition, you are an expert in what its like! The training will provide you with the skills and resources to teach this class in your community.

What are the requirements to become a NAMI Program Leader?

You must be someone who is dedicated to helping reduce stigma and providing support and education.You must commit to leading a Family to Family class withing 3 months of being trainedYou must be a NAMI memberYou must be active in your local NAMIDuring the application process, you will be asked to provide the email of an Affiliate Leader at your local NAMI who can endorse you

Apply here

Agency: NAMI Hall County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 30501

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NAMI Hall County Family Support Group Facilitator

NAMI Family Peer Support Groups follow a peer-based, mutual support group
model that provides an opportunity for loved ones of persons living with mental illness to share and learn from their common experience. Groups are a safe space to confront the challenges that all loved ones of persons living with mental illness face, regardless of diagnosis. Facilitators offer support, information, and practical knowledge to loved ones of someone living with mental illness. Facilitators are not counselors or teachers; rather, they are present primarily to give the group structure by opening and closing each support group session, guiding discussion, and shifting discussion when necessary.

Agency: NAMI Hall County

NAMI Family Peer Support Groups follow a peer-based, mutual support group
model that provides an opportunity for loved ones of persons living with mental illness to share and learn from their common experience. Groups are a safe space to confront the challenges that all loved ones of persons living with mental illness face, regardless of diagnosis. Facilitators offer support, information, and practical knowledge to loved ones of someone living with mental illness. Facilitators are not counselors or teachers; rather, they are present primarily to give the group structure by opening and closing each support group session, guiding discussion, and shifting discussion when necessary.

Agency: NAMI Hall County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 30501

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NAMI Connection Support Group Facilitator

This training prepares participants to become certified NAMI Connection Support Group Leaders. NAMI Connection is a free, peer-led support group for adults who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Leaders must have lived experience with a mental health condition and will learn how to create a safe, welcoming space where participants can share experiences, gain insight, and support one another in recovery.

Requirements of a NAMI Connection Support Group Facilitator:

Must be an individual with a mental health diagnosis who identifies themselves in recovery

Willingness to undergo 2-day NAMI Connection Support Group model training

Maintaining fidelity of the NAMI Connection Support Group model is required

Commitment to facilitate support groups for a minimum of one year

Ability to provide group participant data as required with the support of NAMI Affiliate

Willingness to identify potential new facilitators from their support groups

Positive regard for, or personal experience with mutual supportBe or become a member of NAMI

Click here to apply

Agency: NAMI Hall County

This training prepares participants to become certified NAMI Connection Support Group Leaders. NAMI Connection is a free, peer-led support group for adults who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Leaders must have lived experience with a mental health condition and will learn how to create a safe, welcoming space where participants can share experiences, gain insight, and support one another in recovery.

Requirements of a NAMI Connection Support Group Facilitator:

Must be an individual with a mental health diagnosis who identifies themselves in recovery

Willingness to undergo 2-day NAMI Connection Support Group model training

Maintaining fidelity of the NAMI Connection Support Group model is required

Commitment to facilitate support groups for a minimum of one year

Ability to provide group participant data as required with the support of NAMI Affiliate

Willingness to identify potential new facilitators from their support groups

Positive regard for, or personal experience with mutual supportBe or become a member of NAMI

Click here to apply

Agency: NAMI Hall County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 30501

Allow Groups: No