Homefront, a six week class modeled on the nationally recognized NAMI Family-to-Family class will take place beginning Wednesday, February 18th and run weekly through March 25th. The class is free to attend and all materials are provided.
Led by two trained NAMI family members with lived experience of being a caregiver for a veteran/service member who lives with a mental health condition, this class offers a safe confidential place where 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
Pre-registration is required. Email your request to register to online@namibuffalony.org with your name, phone number and Subject: “Homefront Online 2/18”. We will call you with class and registration details. Space is limited. Registration closes February 12, 2026. For more information about other future classes, Subscribe to our e-updates.
