NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. There are hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations, and volunteers who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those
in need of these services. NAMI relies on gifts and contributions to support our important work. NAMI Wisconsin’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people affected by mental illness and to promote recovery. They do this by:
- Promoting public education and understanding of mental illness
- Advocate at all levels of government and through the public sector to improve mental health care.
- Support affiliates by providing follow- up advice and counsel, education and training.
- Establish and strengthen local affiliates to keep with NAMI’s principals and guidelines. Vernon County NAMI
The Vernon County NAMI is part of NAMI La Crosse and offers NAMI meetings. Both groups are facilitated by a volunteer who was trained by NAMI, and has experienced mental health challenges.
- Family Support Group: This group offers support to family members and friends of persons experiencing mental health issues. This group meets the first Tuesday of every month, 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm, at The Other Door Drop- In at the Family and Children’s Center at 1321 North Main St. Viroqua.
- Recovery Through Sharing/Peer Support Group: In this
group people who are experiencing challenges with their mental health can talk to their peers about what they are going through. The peers will give and receive support from each other. This group is every Wednesday at 6 pm – 7 pm. at The Other Door Drop- In at the Family and Children’s Center at 1321 North Main St. Groups are free of charge. If you have any questions about either of the NAMI groups or if you would like to know more about NAMI, please email Lynn at linpwood@yahoo.com and put NAMI in the subject line.
