NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program 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, 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. Registration for any class or support group ends 48 hrs before the class starts.

What You’ll Gain

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

NAMI Homefront teaches you how to:

• Learn to care for yourself, including managing your stress
• Support your family member with compassion
• Identify and access federal, state and local services
• Stay informed on the latest research and information on mental health, including posttraumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression and substance use
• Understand current treatments and evidence-based therapies
• Navigate the challenges and impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
• Manage a crisis, solve problems and communicate effectively

What People are Saying

“This training has been really helpful for me to process much of my own emotions. I am at a point now where being able to stop and look back at exactly how far we’ve come and be reminded of the painful past but positive changes were very empowering. Sometimes when we get stuck in the routine of moving on we lose sight of how far we’ve come.”

“I realized I saw signs and symptoms of PTSD but did not know how to handle my loved one – I know better how to handle situations.”

“You realize that he will never be the same having been through a war. I learned how to treat him more as an adult than as a hurt child.”— Mother of a Veteran after graduating from a NAMI Family-to-Family class held at a VA clinic

“We are still friends with everyone that was in the class. There’s always an open ear and an open heart and a shoulder to cry on if you need it.” — Father of a Veteran after graduating from a NAMI Family-to-Family class held at a VA hospital

Sign Up for a Class

Find the NAMI Homefront nearest to you. If a class isn’t available, contact your local NAMI Affiliate about starting one or take NAMI Homefront Online.

NAMI Homefront is offered online! We understand that attending an in-person class can be difficult for busy individuals and families. We now offer NAMI Homefront Online. Online classes meet weekly in a virtual classroom, so participants experience the same level of interaction and learning as traditional in-person classes.