NAMI Resources
NAMI offers a wide variety of information and resources at the local, state and national level
NAMI Portage-Wood Counties
Nami Portage-Wood Counties offers mental health resource materials to anyone in Portage-Wood Counties. Contact Linda Froehlich at [email protected] or 715-572-7135 for brochures, information sheets, business cards, crisis cards, etc. NAMI Portage-Wood Counties also assists in providing the Monday Mental Health Wellness Speakers, the schedule of speakers can be found under News on this website. Contact the affiliate at 715-544-9653 or [email protected] for other assistance and guidance.
PLEASE NOTE: NAMI Portage-Wood Counties is an all volunteer organization whose members share a lived experience with mental illness, either in themselves or in a loved one. We are not professional caregivers, and cannot provide advice or counseling. If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency, please dial 988.
NAMI Wisconsin and NAMI National
NAMI Wisconsin provides news about mental illness, educational programs, events and links to important resources available to Wisconsin residents. They also advocate for mental illness through the legislative system.
NAMI National offers a mental health helpline, information about the COVID-19 challenges for those with mental illness, advocacy opportunities, and assistance for those affected by a mental health condition.
Local Resources
Mental Health Navigators
Get help navigating the complicated mental health services system. Contact CAP Services at 715-343-7104 for information.
Mid-State Independent Living Center (MILC)
A recovery center for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction problems.
Portage County Health and Human Services
Provides payment assistance to Portage County residents for counseling and psychotherapy.
Aging & Disability Resource Center
Can help cut the 'red tape' by assisting in applying for disability benefits.
Portage County Suicide Prevention
Provides support groups, connections to mental health services and a drop-in recovery center. Also partners with NAMI Portage-Wood Counties to offer a monthly Mental Health Wellness Group Speaker. The Schedule of Speakers can be found under News on this website.