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NAMI Homefront Teacher

Two facilitators teach NAMI Homefront, 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 addresses the unique needs of family, caregivers and friends of those who have served or are currently serving our country. The program helps individuals navigate the mental health care system and develop a functional skill set to communicate and work effectively with other family members.

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Minimum Age Requirement

Applicants must be 18 years or older

Volunteer Commitment

Volunteers are encouraged to teach the course at least twice in the 2 years following completion of training. The course meets for 2 hours for 6 consecutive weeks.

Reports To

Program Coordinator

Location

Classes are held in Dane County (see the events calendar on the website for more information).

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with your co-teacher to teach the class, including planning, setup/cleanup, and bringing materials.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of course participants.
  • Work with the Program Coordinator on planning and outreach, coordinating classes, and completing all paperwork requirements (data collection and class attendance).
  • Fulfill teacher refresher requirements.
  • Encourage class participants to join NAMI and become advocates.

Requirements

  • A veteran living with a mental health condition, or a family member of a service member.
  • Willingness to share one’s own lived experience with course participants.
  • Strong commitment to helping other veterans and their family members deal with mental illness.
  • Participated in a NAMI Homefront course or other NAMI program offerings.
  • Complete the process to become a Homefront teacher, including filling out the volunteer application and completing an interview with the Program Coordinator.
  • Complete a 2-day NAMI Wisconsin training course.
  • Current member of NAMI or willing to join.
  • Desire to teach and a commitment to adhering to the NAMI Homefront course curriculum.
  • Experience in teaching or public speaking is helpful but not required; however, volunteers must be comfortable speaking in front of groups.

Required Training

2-day NAMI Wisconsin training course
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If you or someone you know are having a mental health crisis, please call 988 to speak with a trained counselor or call 911 and request a Mental Health Trained Officer.

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