Military Service Members,Veterans and Their Families
All NAMI programs are free, led by trained facilitators with lived experience, and available to the public.
Please call 715-450-6484 or email info@namicv.org the NAMI Chippewa Valley office for questions or further details.
Virtual Resources
NAMI Homefront
Mental Health Resources
Veterans and their loved ones have unique lives full of experiences that may be difficult to navigate. NAMI has created a free online suite of mental health resources for caregivers, family members, military service members and veterans. These resources are meant to educate and empower the military community in their journey towards mental health recovery and overall well-being.
NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources are accessible through computers or mobile devices, and they’re available 24/7. After signing up, you’ll find information about:
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Navigating and understanding mental health conditions
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Current, evidence-based treatments and therapies
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Ways you can increase your overall well-being
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Tips for self-care
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Advice about managing stress
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Communication strategies
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Transitioning from military to civilian life
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Links to helpful organizations and crisis services
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NAMI Homefront
Educational Class
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Visit https://www.nami.org/program/nami-homefront/ for a list of upcoming classes & registration.
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NAMI  Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and vets with mental health conditions. Now offered online! We understand that attending an in-person class can be difficult for busy individuals and families. Online classes meet weekly in a virtual classroom, so participants experience the same level of interaction and learning as traditional in-person classes. ​
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NAMI Homefront teaches you:
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Strategies to care for yourself, including managing your stress
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How to support your family member with compassion
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Ways to identify and access federal, state and local services
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Where to find information about the latest research and information on mental health, including posttraumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression and substance use
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Current treatments and evidence-based therapies
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Tactics to navigate the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
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Crisis management, problem solving and effective communication