Do you wish your community had greater mental health awareness? Become a Mental Illness & Recovery Workshop teacher! Share your lived experiences and knowledge to educate, support, and empower community members.
What's the Opportunity?
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Teach NAMI Vermont's Mental Illness & Recovery (MIR) Workshop! This FREE one-day program is unique to NAMI Vermont and is designed for everyone: family, friends, community members, and individuals with mental health conditions.
Each MIR Workshop is co-taught by two NAMI Vermont-trained teachers.
Improve your community's knowledge about common mental health conditions, treatment options, what recovery can look like, evidence-based practices in Vermont, and what resources are available locally.
Who Can Be a Teacher?
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Teachers must have attended and graduated from a MIR Workshop. Workshops are usually held on Saturdays. Register for an upcoming workshop here!
Anyone with a mental health condition who is at a comfortable place in their recovery OR Anyone who is a family member of an individual with a mental health condition who is at a comfortable place in their recovery.
Anyone who has strong group facilitation and leadership skills.
What to Expect:
Meet other dedicated and empathetic people, just like you!
Feel great about giving back to your community when they need you the most.
Learn new things about mental health, suicide prevention, and more.
Get all the materials and support you need from the NAMI Vermont office.
FREE one-day training provided by NAMI Vermont.
Commit to co-teaching at least one workshop per year for 2 years.
Ready to Make a Difference?
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Visit NAMI Vermont NAMI Vermont - Mental Illness and Recovery Workshop for more information.
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Register for NAMI Vermont's next Mental Illness & Recovery Workshop Teacher Training here!
