About the course

Homefront is a free, 6-session educational program taught by trained family members who support loved ones with mental health conditions within a military family. It is built on the foundation of NAMI's flagship Family-to-Family class, but customized for family members connected to the military community who are supporting a loved one with a mental health condition or substance use concern. 

Homefront is presented in partnership with Next Chapter, a community wellness collaborative serving veterans and their families. 

In Homefront, you will:

• learn about current mental health research, treatments and evidence-based therapies;
• plan to care for yourself and support your family member with compassion;
• pick up techniques for navigating challenges that impact the entire family; and
• prepare to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively.

Hear directly from Homefront class facilitators, Jane and Jim Bloise, by listening to this Veteran's Voice Podcast. 

As an outgrowth of Homefront, NAMI also offers an online suite — accessible to anyone — of health, wellness and recovery resources for veterans, military service members and their families. 

Our next course

Coming early 2024. For more information and/or to register, please call 719.473.8477 or email  program coordinator Angela Sweeten.