Interested in Leading?
- Apply for a state training to become a leader of a NAMI program!
- Trainings in NAMI Signature Programs allow local affiliates to bring programs to their/your community.
- You must be a NAMI member, or planning to be one, to apply to attend a State Training program.
- All trainings are offered at no cost to participants.
- All trainings are offered online over Zoom, unless otherwise noted.
A fundamental part of NAMI’s mission is to support ALL individuals affected by mental health conditions. To achieve this, NAMI programs must be inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to everyone in the community. Becoming trained as a program leader, you play a key role in fostering an environment where no one feels excluded based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social class, disability, culture, language, or any other aspect of their identity. By ensuring that all community members feel encouraged to participate in NAMI programs, we strengthen our collective impact and fulfill NAMI’s mission of serving all those in need.
8/15/2026 - 8/16/2026
Virtual Training
Apply by: July 19, 2026
Presentation for the general public, using personal stories to promote awareness of mental health conditions.
11/7/2026 - 11/8/2026
Virtual Training
Apply by: October 11, 2026
For parents, guardians & other family who provide care for youth (age <18) with mental health symptoms.
5/16/2026 - 5/17/2026
Virtual Training
Apply by: April 12, 2026
A support group for family members, partners and friends (age 18+) of people with mental health conditions.
Training Closed
8/8/2026 - 8/9/2026
Virtual Training
Apply by: July 12, 2026
A support group for family members, partners and friends (age 18+) of people with mental health conditions.
Training Closed
9/26/2026 - 9/27/2026
Virtual Training
Apply by: August 30, 2026
A support group for adults (age 18+) with mental health conditions.
12/12/2026 - 12/13/2026
Virtual Training
Apply by: October 27, 2026
A support group for adults (age 18+) with mental health conditions.
6/13/2026 - 6/14/2026
Virtual Training
Apply by: April 12, 2026
A support group for adults (age 18+) with mental health conditions.
Training Closed
10/3/2026 - 10/4/2026
Virtual Training
Apply by: September 6, 2026
A support group for family members, partners and friends (age 18+) of people with mental health conditions.
4/25/2026-4/26/2026
Virtual Training
Apply by: March 29, 2026
A class for family, partners and friends of people with mental health conditions.
Training Closed
7/25/2026-7/26/2026
Virtual Training
Apply by: June 28, 2026
This class is for anyone experiencing or has experienced the challenges of a mental health condition(s).
Training Closed






