NAMI Homefront Online
Cindy Forehand2021-04-03T08:16:46-04:00NAMI Homefront Online! April 2021
NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session program for family, friends and significant others of military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life transition, PTSD and other mental health conditions.
We’re pleased to announce that REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the following sessions*:
Eastern Evening: Wednesdays, April 14 – May 19
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm ET (5:30pm CT, 4:30pm MT, 3:30pm PT)
Eastern Day: Tuesdays, April 13 – May 18
Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00pm ET (8:00 am MT, 9:00 am CT, 7:00 am PT)
Mountain: Tuesdays, April 13 – May 18
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm MT (5:30pm PT, 7:30pm CT, 8:30pm ET)
*Please note the TIME ZONE listed for each class time
The program is designed to help family members understand and support their Service Member/Veteran while maintaining their own well-being. NAMI Homefront leaders have personal experience with mental health conditions impacting their Service Member/ Veteran. The class is free but you are expected to attend all six sessions. You must have access to a laptop, PC or tablet with a stable internet connection to participate. To hear audio, you will need to call in via telephone. We recommend you use a headset or headphones.
An application process is required to ensure this program is a good fit. Space is limited. To register, click here.
Learn more about NAMI Homefront, and other NAMI programs, online at www.nami.org. If you have any questions or concerns, please email namieducation@nami.org.
The NAMI Homefront Team
Email: namieducation@nami.org
Phone: 703-524-7600
NAMI Tallahassee Announces Family To Family Class
Cindy Forehand2021-03-03T12:39:11-05:00SAVE THE DATE: NAMI Family To Family classes begin April 7 – only a few spaces left, go to www.Nami-Tallahassee.org for information.
NAMI TALLAHASSEE ANNOUNCES SPRING FAMILY TO FAMILY CLASS – REGISTRATION IS OPEN
NAMI’s Family to Family class will be offered beginning in April via the Zoom platform. The eight sessions will begin Wednesday, April 7th, and conclude Wednesday, May 26th, meeting once a week beginning at 6:00 p.m. Each session will run approximately two to two and a half hours.
Family to Family is NAMI’s longest running signature program, and one on which all other programs are based. Deemed an evidence-based best practice by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Family to Family has been updated with all new videos and activities. The class is offered at no charge to families and close friends of anyone living with mental health conditions and is intended for adults 18+. Mature teens may be accepted into the class on a limited basis.
All materials are provided and can be picked up at the NAMI Tallahassee office at a time to be determined. Participants from outside Leon County may receive their materials via U.S. mail. NAMI Family to Family on Zoom is limited to 15 participants in order to foster the interactions between participants that is so important to the experience. Registration is open, and interested persons should know that the class fills quickly. Go to www.nami-tallahassee.org for more information about Family to Family and to register. Once attendance is confirmed, a registrant will receive the Zoom link invitation.
Questions?
Email us at admin@nami-tallahassee.org or call our Help Line at 850-841-3386.