• NAMI Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement: This presentation offers law enforcement officers a unique opportunity to hear directly from an individual who has experienced a mental health crisis and interactions with law enforcement during that time. The speaker shares their personal journey—from crisis to recovery—highlighting the challenges faced, the impact of those encounters, and the road to living well with mental illness today.

By providing a firsthand perspective, this session fosters greater empathy, understanding, and insight into the realities officers often encounter. It encourages more compassionate and informed responses that support positive outcomes for people experiencing mental health crises.

• Mental Illness 101: This training provides first-responders and justice professionals with a foundational understanding of mental illness. Led by a trained NAMI Indiana staff member, the presentation offers an overview of common mental health conditions—such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and anxiety disorders—and outlines key signs and symptoms to recognize in the field. Designed to promote empathy and awareness, the training emphasizes the realities of serious mental illness and the impact of stigma. Participants will leave better equipped to respond with understanding and support when encountering individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
  
  

•  NAMI 101: Interested in learning how NAMI Indiana can support you or your organization? Our staff would love to share more about our mission, the NAMI model, and how we work to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness across the state. Discover the range of NAMI signature programs available in Indiana—from support groups and education classes to presentations and advocacy efforts—as well as the network of local NAMI affiliates working in communities statewide.
  
  

• Annual NAMI Indiana Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit: Each year, NAMI Indiana brings together a diverse group of leaders and professionals from the criminal justice and mental health fields for our Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit. This event offers in-depth education, innovative tools, and valuable networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and build bridges between systems. The Summit serves as a powerful catalyst for meaningful partnerships and inspires a call to action for substantial, systemic change.

The Summit is also an excellent opportunity for continuing education, as all registered attendees receive access to continuing education credits (CEUs) and continuing legal education (CLEs) at no additional cost. These CEUs/CLEs provide professionals with valuable credentials to enhance their skills and advance their careers while engaging with the latest knowledge and best practices in the intersection of mental health and criminal justice.

If you would like more information about these trainings or to schedule a training for your department, agency, organization, or group (minimum of 10 attendees required), please contact info@namiindiana.org.