NAMI Peer-to-Peer for Veterans
NAMI Peer-to-Peer for Veterans
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NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
This NAMI Peer-to-Peer class is taught for Veterans, by Veterans. The program includes activities, discussions, and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.
Trained teachers/facilitators, called leaders, lead the course. In keeping with fidelity to the NAMI peer education model, leaders are also persons living with SMI, and who demonstrate the skills and confidence necessary to teach and share lessons from their own recovery journey.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:
Set a vision and goals for the future
Partner with healthcare providers
Develop confidence in making decisions
Practice relaxation and stress reduction tools
Share your story
Strengthen relationships
Enhance communication skills
Learn about mental health treatment options
Upcoming Class
Fridays, May 1st through June 19th from 1:30 pm - 3:30 p.m. ET
Homefront for Family and Friends of Veterans and Service Members
Homefront for Family and Friends of Veterans and Service Members
The NAMI Homefront educational program is free and held over six sessions. 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, 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.
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
Upcoming Class
Current: Tuesdays, March 3rd through April 7th
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for Veterans and Service Members
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for Veterans and Service Members
A free, drop in, peer-led by Veterans support group for Veterans and Service Members looking for a safe and confidential space to come together and build the camaraderie and friendship we once had while serving.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you can gain hope and feel a sense of connection. The group encourages empathy, productive discussion, and a sense of community.
Current Groups
Virtual 1st and 3rd Monday of each month starting at 1800. Click below link to register and a link and password will be provided to join the group.
IN-person NAMI Veteran Connection Recovery Support Group
Second Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Havens Hope Ranch and Stables
4445 W Smokey Rd
Greenwood, IN 46123
Contact: 317-925-9399
IN-person NAMI Veteran Connection Recovery Support Group
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month starting at 18:30
Concord Fire Department
23625 Co Rd 18
Elkhart, IN 46516
Contact: adam@freedomsystem.org, 574.333.7535
For information or questions pertaining to NAMI Indiana's Veteran and Families programs and projects please reach out to NAMI Indiana at info@namiindiana.org or 317-925-9399.
NAMI Homefront Resources
NAMI Homefront Resources
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