NAMI Northwoods is an affiliate of NAMI, a non-profit organization that provides support, education and advocacy throughout the Marathon, Lincoln and Langlade counties in Wisconsin on behalf of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
NAMI Northwoods is an affiliate of NAMI, a non-profit organization that provides support, education and advocacy throughout the Marathon, Lincoln and Langlade counties in Wisconsin on behalf of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Family to Family Spring 2019 Classes

This course is for families, caregivers and friends of individuals with mental illness, and is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase coping skills, and empower participants to become advocates for their family members. This course consists of 12 weekly two-and-a-half hour Tuesday sessions in Wausau and is offered at no cost to participants. Classes will begin February 5, 2019. Registration deadline is by Thursday January 31, 2019.  Read more >>
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Training Planned for 2019

An Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) is a traumatic experience prior to the age of 18. The more ACE's an individual has, the higher their ACE Score and the greater their risk for long-term health and behavioral consequences. There is hope for healing, however. Start by understanding ACE's and their effects with a FREE Wisconsin ACE Interface training. To understand the ...
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NAMI Wisconsin Annual Conference 2019 Changes Location

Due to unforeseen renovations at our previous venue, the 2019 NAMI Wisconsin Annual Conference will instead be held at the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant  Energy Center Way, in Madison Wisconsin on April 26th-27th, 2019. Our conference schedule and dates will remain the same. We have reserved a block of rooms at the Clarion Suites and ...
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January 28 – Pizza Ranch NAMI Northwoods Fundraising Event – 4:00PM – 8:00PM

On Monday January 28th, 2019 when you present this coupon (below) at the Pizza Ranch at 2715 Schofield Avenue in Weston, Pizza Ranch Weston will donate 20% of your guest check to NAMI Northwoods! Click to download (pdf)Click to download (pdf) Note: This offer is only good during the times and date above, and you must present your invitation / ...
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Family to Family Program – Spring Classes 2019

NAMI Family-to-Family is for families, caregivers and friends of individuals with mental illness.The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase coping skills, and empower participants to become advocates for their family members.The course consists of 12 two-and-a-half hour sessions. Trained family members teach the course who know what it is like to have a loved ...
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NEW! Wausau Peer Support Group – 4th Wednesdays

The NAMI Peer Support Group offers support in a safe, caring environment. The group is led by trained facilitators who have moved forward in their own recovery journey with the support of their peers. This informal meeting meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM, and begins with a 10-minute educational discussion and then on to an ...
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Merrill Family Support Group – 2nd Wednesdays

Please join our Merrill Family Support group that will meet at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill on the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning on September 13th. The group will meet from 6-7pm. Hope to see you there! ...
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