NAMI-CO News | September 2021
Suicide Prevention Awareness
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month!

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this often stigmatized topic. We use this month to reach out to people affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect individuals with suicidal ideation to treatment services. It is also important to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention. NAMI is here to help.
Visit our website to learn more!
Back to School
It is almost fall, which means BACK TO SCHOOL! This time brings both excitement and stress of the unknown as kids walk the halls and face things like making new friends, meeting new teachers, and worry about homework... just to name a few. And this year presents a different set of stresses - concerns of COVID-19, the Delta Varient, and wearing masks all day - it is a tough time on all!

NAMI wants to help support parents, educators, and students through these uncertain times... Visit our website to find valuable tips and resources!

CLICK HERE to learn more!
NAMI - CO: Searching for Board Members
Do you have lived experience as a peer or a loved one living with mental illness or do you just have a passion to help others in your community with mental health? If so, we are looking for you!

NAMI-CO is currently recruiting operational board members to help grow our organization within the Central Oregon region. We are looking for dedicated individuals with all types of skill sets, looking to fill the need on a fun, passionate, and working board.


If you are interested and want to find out more, send us an email!
Deschutes Library Resources
Resource Spotlight:Thrive Central Oregon

The library hosts Thrive Central Oregon for weekly walk-in clinics at the Downtown Bend, East Bend, and Redmond Libraries. Thrive works to connect families and individuals to essential resources, including food, financial and housing assistance, employment help, healthcare, and more. Visit our online calendar for dates and times for these free, walk-in sessions. Thrive also offers phone-in appointments; visit their website for details
SHOP FOR A CAUSE
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.

CLASSES
NAMI Multnomah is hosting a virtual LGBTQIA+ Peer-to-Peer class.
September 18 - November 6, 2021.

We invite you to join our free class focused on mentalhealth, wellness, and recovery for the LGBTQIA+community.
This is the second statewide Peer-to-Peerclass offering for LGBTQIA+ folks in Oregon!

To register, call their HelpLine at 503-228-5692 or email info@namimultnomah.org.
COVID - 19
Latest Information on Evictions
  • On June 22, the Senate passed SB 278-A and once the Governor signs the bill it will be effective. This bill is a new protection added to prevent evictions because of non-payment of rent. The bill says if a tenant provides documentation they applied for rental assistance to their landlord, then an eviction proceeding must be delayed by 60 days while their application is processed. Rental assistance providers must provide documentation communicating that tenants have applied for assistance that can be shared with their landlord.
 
  • This is in addition to the information shared last week about SB 282. That is a different bill that provides different protections. That bill extends the grace period to pay back rent owed from the dates April 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. It gives tenants until February 28, 2022 to pay the back rent as long as they are current on rent as of July 1, 2021. So that bill doesn’t help with July or future rent, but it does give more time to pay rent owed or to receive rental assistance. 
 
RESOURCES IN OTHER LANGUAGES
 
Why Get a Covid-19 Vaccine (social story) in Spanish
Now that you’re vaccinated; a few things to remember!
Additional Language Link Resources
 
 
Lyft Rides to Vaccination Events
 
You can get a free ride with Lyft to get vaccinated. The program, a partnership with the White House, will run until July 4.
 
Lyft: Download the app or visit Lyft’s website for a ride code. The code will cover trips up to $15 to and from a vaccination site. Hours will be 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Codes will be available by May 24.
 
COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Videos by Boost Oregon
·        Boost Oregon partnered with GMS Media and Advertising, Dialsmith, and Lillian Labs to create a series of public service announcements for all Oregonians. The spots use data-driven messages to promote vaccine confidence and build a culture of vaccine acceptance.
·        Goal: This series of public service announcements for all Oregonians uses data-driven messages to promote vaccine confidence and build a culture of vaccine acceptance.
·        Visit Boost Oregon’s Vimeo page to view videos specifically targeted to Oregon's coastal, rural, and Native American communities. (Additional videos that feature Latino/a and Black leaders will be posted shortly, so check back soon).
·        Please share the videos with your networks, post them on your websites, and play them at your sites!
 
Guidance Resources:
 
 
Updated Vaccine Resources:
J&J Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers available in multiple languages on Vaccine Resources pages
 
COVID-19 website with a rural focus: https://oregonvaccineinfo.org/
 
Have you checked out the OHA COVID Blog? https://covidblog.oregon.gov/ Also in Spanish https://covidblog.oregon.gov/category/en-espanol/

Safe + Strong Technical Assistance Program Office Hour #9!
 
The Safe + Strong Office Hour #9 featured helpful strategies for PR and media engagement. If you missed it or would like to review, here is the session recording and here is the slide deck.
 
Announcing the launch of the NEW Safe + Strong COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit Webpage!
 
Brink is excited to release the NEW Safe + Strong COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit webpage, which includes COVID-19 vaccine materials (in 20 languages). Housing this toolkit of materials on SafeStrongOregon.org means the information is easy for you to navigate and you’ll always have access to the most up-to-date information. Please take a moment to bookmark this link for future reference. 
 
 
 
Need help navigating the resources above? Check out Office Hour #8, where the Brink Team walked us through the many resources in the Vaccine Toolkit: Office Hour # 8 session recording and slide deck.
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.
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.
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.
NAMI Central Oregon Support Groups
All 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.
Contact: Catherine: catherine@steffano.org        
Zoom Meeting Registration:

Redmond Family Support Group: First Saturdays. 10:00-11:30AM.
Contact: Linda longjourneyhome40@gmail.com        

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.
Download the guide at: https://namior.org/covidguide/
 
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:
Other Resources
NAMI National Website: Navigating a Mental Health Crisis 

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.
Here is the link to their website https://www.reachoutoregon.org/
 
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
For 60 yrs+ or living with a disability, call IOA Connect at (415) 750-4111 or fill out an intake form online at www.ioaging.org/friendshipline.
 
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
 
FirstStep app – www.firststeporegon.org     

Suicide Bereavement Support: Contact Alison Sorenson (alison@alisonsorensoncounseling.com) at (541) 610-9500 or Herb Baker (herbandjudy@yahoo.com) at (503) 708-3047 for more information.

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.