Helping Those In Need

Serving Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties, we provide support, education and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families.

Advocating for better quality of care, rights and interests of people with mental illness

Helping families and friends of people with mental illness by providing emotional support, education and information

Executive Director Job Opening

In order to assure the future of our service to Oneida, Vilas and Forest counties, NAMI Northern Lakes is seeking to hire a part-time Executive Director. We are a completely open organization, dedicated only to serving people in our area with mental illnesses and their families. If you have a passion for advocacy, education, and assisting those affected by mental illness, we want to hear from you. Applications accepted until the job has been filled.

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Our Programs

Northern Lakes Center

We are happy to be re-opened as of August 2nd. We will be open Monday to Friday 11 am to 3 pm. Please feel free to call 715-420-1700 if you have any questions.

Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. Contact Mary at 715-362-8972 or Pattie at 765-586-0421

Family-to-Family

A NAMI sanctioned program for friends and family members of people living with serious and persistent mental illness. Taught by a team of NAMI trained family members, for family members. Contact Mary at 715-362-8972 or Mick at 715-369-4740

NAMI Ending the Silence

NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps high school students learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition. For more information, or to volunteer, call Mick - 715-369-4740

Support NAMI Northern Lakes

Serving Vilas, Oneida and Forest counties, we provide support, education and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families.

Please support our growing initiatives to improve the lives of people affected by mental health conditions and meet the rising demand for NAMI’s supports and services.

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Rhinelander Women’s Club Donates to NAMI Northern Lakes

Oct 14, 2021

We want to acknowledge a recent and very generous donation to our NAMI Chapter by GFWC Rhinelander Woman’s Club. In the award, the club cited our work in maintaining our…

Sep 25, 2021

NAMI NORTHERN LAKES CENTER PROUDLY ANNOUNCES OUR FREE 3rd annual Mental Health Retreat October 2nd from 9a.m.-7p.m. at Tesomas Scout Camp http://www.samoset.org/document/map-to-clsr/175657 open to all. Presenters will guide you through processes…

Sep 23, 2021

We’re so excited to advertise the Peer Support and Family Support Groups offered by NAMI Northern Lakes. The ads will air on #WJFWTV12 during the month of October. Check it…