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Homefront Educational Program

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Please use the link to enter your registration form to attend this in-person program: https://forms.office.com/r/yJaSRngJt5

The NAMI Homefront educational program is free and held over six sessions - occuring weekly on Tuesdays, starting October 7 through November 11. The program is designed for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.

Based on the nationally recognized NAMI Family-to-Family program program, NAMI Homefront is designed to address the unique needs of family, caregivers and friends of those who have served or are currently serving our country. The program is taught by trained family members of service members/veterans with mental health conditions.

Recovery is a journey and there is hope for all people affected by mental health conditions. This program provides the opportunity for mutual support and shared positive impact. You will experience compassion and reinforcement from people who relate to your experiences. Through your participation, you have the chance to help others grow.

NAMI Homefront teaches you:

Strategies to care for yourself, including managing your stress
How to support your family member with compassion
Ways to identify and access federal, state and local services
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
Current treatments and evidence-based therapies
Tactics to navigate the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
Crisis management, problem solving and effective communication



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