NAMI-CO News | February 2021
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NAMI Peer-to-Peer Training Starts 2/17/21
6pm-8pm PST
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.
Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.
More about the class:
- Free and confidential
- Held weekly for two hours
- Led by peers with mental health conditions
- A great resource for information on mental health and recovery
- Offer respect, understanding, encouragement and hope
- Builds on the strength and resilience of participants
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NAMI Basics
Have you been interested in taking the NAMI Basics class but haven’t been able to find a time that works for you? Now's your chance! NAMI has released the NAMI Basics OnDemand course, which you can take whenever your schedule permits.
NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This program is free to participants, 99% of whom say they would recommend the program to others.
The OnDemand program is guided by parents and family members with lived experience, and is self-paced and available 24/7. OnDemand offers the flexibility of participating in the course on your schedule. The program provides information, strategies, and the opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers.
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Did you know you can help NAMI next time you shop online at Amazon? When you shop through smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to NAMI Oregon.
How does it work? On your first visit to AmazonSmile, before you begin shopping, you'll need to enter "NAMI Oregon " into the search bar where it says "pick your own charitable organization." Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to NAMI Oregon .
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NAMIWalks NW: Registration is Open!
Saturday, May 22, 2021
11 am Pacific Standard Time
Join as a team, an individual, or a sponsor.
Print and personalize one of the posters on NAMI's website to share why you support the walk and mental health advocacy. Email pics to Stephanie to share on social media!
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Local Support and Resources |
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Central Oregon COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Visit this website for information about our current local vaccine phase.
Those who are eligible for vaccination and need assistance with scheduling their second dose appointment at the Fair & Expo Center can call the COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at (541) 699-5020. Please know the line is experiencing a high volume of calls and it may be difficult to get through. They are not currently taking voicemail messages.
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Wear a Mask. Save a Life.
The Oregon Health Authority now requires that people wear face coverings in all private and public workplaces including classrooms, offices, meeting rooms and workspaces, unless someone is alone in an office or in a private workspace. Read more details here.
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Friendometry
Friendometry is a website for parents to help them find friend connections for their child based on where they live. Friendometry was founded by a Pediatric Neuropsychologist and his lifelong friend. They combined their skillsets to create this mission. Friendometry was created to address the problem of childhood loneliness. Studies have shown that childhood loneliness is on the rise and that children without friends can suffer long-term consequences. This site was designed to fill a gap in efforts to combat childhood loneliness. Research and clinical experience indicate that children that struggle with obtaining friends are at increased risk for sadness and higher levels of depression and anxiety. Having just one friend can protect a child from mood problems and lead to higher levels of self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth. We are providing a service for parents to locate other parents in their geographical area who are wanting friends for their child.
Free for the first 50 to sign up, use this coupon during setup.
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Low-Cost Phone Service
Oregon Lifeline is a federal and state government program that reduces the monthly cost of phone or broadband service for qualifying low-income Oregon households.
COVID-19 Note: Effective February 1 through June 30, 2021, the Oregon Lifeline program is providing an additional $5 discount per month.
Oregon residents on federally-recognized Tribal lands may qualify for an additional $25 discount per month.
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We're Growing
NAMI-CO is committed to providing hope and support to all who need it, and to keeping our programs free.
Help us make a bigger impact in Central Oregon by supporting our work today.
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Join NAMI
Become a member of NAMI today and show that mental health is something we all need to care about.
Subscribe to the latest mental health updates, participate in an online discussion group, learn how to advocate in your community, and add your voice to the mental health movement.
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Volunteer
Looking for a way to help your local community?
Become a volunteer!
NAMI-CO relies on volunteers to help run our programs, and we're looking for a few more helping hands. All volunteer positions are currently virtual.
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NAMI Central Oregon Support Groups |
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Most meetings, classes, and support groups have moved online. NAMI-CO virtual support groups are open to anyone.
Please download the free Zoom app on your phone, tablet or laptop. Once you have the app, at the meeting start time, click on the event link and your app will open, then click on "join the conversation."
Family Support Groups
Bend Family Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of Every Month. 5:15PM - 6:45PM. Contact Bud Manley manleypenman@aol.com
Bend Family Support group: Every last Thursday. 5:15-6:45.
Zoom Meeting Registration:
Redmond Family Support Group: First Saturdays. 10:00-11:30AM.
La Pine Family Support Group: 1st Wednesday. 4:30-6PM.
Connections and Peer Support Groups
Bend Connections Peer Support Groups: Every Monday. 7:00 - 9:00PM.
Contact Marcia at (541) 480-8269
Connections: Thursdays. 10:30AM.
Contact: Janet Marie- 541-408-8675 or Joe at (541) 640-9069 - standby
NAMI Oregon
NAMI Oregon Helpline remains operational. Call 503-230-8009 or 800-343-6264. Or email at namioregon@namior.org. Callers receive live assistance from 9 am to 5 pm weekdays.
NAMIOR Covid-19 Resource and Information Guide in PDF format.
Talk it Over (parent support group online meetings) is for all family members of a child, teen, or young adult with a behavioral disorder which meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. This is a free public service provided by NAMI Oregon, with support from the Providence Foundation. Click here to sign up.
NAMI Oregon support groups are available online. For complete list:
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NAMI National has a helpful new tool, a guide to navigating a mental health crisis. Please take the time to visit www.nami.org to explore the resources they have available for access. Some topics to explore could include their information on medications and their NAMI Blogs. The NAMI Blog is our way of getting tips, research, information and messages of hope to you.
Crisis Help
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
If you are 55 or older and feeling isolated or just want to have a friendly conversation, call the Senior Loneliness Line at 503-200-1633.
If you are 21 or younger and want support for any problem, big or small:
- call YouthLine at 1-877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863.
Other Helpful Supports
Parent Warmline: 833-732-2467
Parent Warmline is a program from Reach Out Oregon. If you or a family you are working with are feeling the pangs of isolation and is dealing with a child with heightened behavior needs this may help. The service is not dependent on insurance and is not payor specific; meaning that they can have OHP, Commercial or no insurance and still be able to use the number.
The David Romprey Oregon Warmline: 800-698-2392
Who should call the Warmline? Anyone needing support may call our Warmline to speak to a trained peer.
Friendship Line/Warm/Hotline: Call (800) 971-0016
Hearing Voices: Online Support group: Providing a space for families and friends to discuss navigating the experience of supporting loved ones who may hear voices, have visions or a variety of other non-consensus experiences and beliefs. Mondays 5PM. Email facilitators: Cindy Marty Hadge & David Adams at families@westernmassrlc.org
Wise Warriors Suicide Prevention: Contact Margaret Kuehn at (503) 402-2857 for more information.
Drug Addiction Family Support Group- Life Raft
Central Oregon Resource Map: Resources on this map include, but are not limited to, handwashing stations, public restrooms, and food resources.
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Connect with us!
541.316.0167
info@namicentraloregon.org
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