NAMI Central Oregon - Update! |
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May 5, 2022
Hello NAMI-CO friends,
We are excited to announce our newest team member, Bridget Lane!
Bridget will be helping our Affiliate with keeping our existing programs and support groups moving forward, helping us transition back into In-person meetings, and probable expansion into Crook and Jefferson counties. She will also focus on fundraising, marketing, and communications. Additionally, she’ll be our new main point of contact for our affiliate! And we are excited that she brings a great amount of experience with Marketing and Social Media, which will be wonderful in helping us grow our community's awareness of NAMI-CO and our resources.
Bridget has already made an impact and we are looking forward to seeing all the great work we can do together!
If you'd like to say hello, Bridget can be reached at bridget@namicentraloregon.org
Here is a bit more about Bridget, from Bridget (see photo):
"Hello! My name is Bridget Lane. I am the new project coordinator for NAMI Central Oregon. I will be the main contact for the program facilitators, volunteers, general administration, and social media platforms. I have a B.S. in Business from Southern Oregon University and a minor in psychology. My most recent career has been as an independent social media manager prior to coming here. I hope to take those skills and grow NAMI's presence in central Oregon. Some of my goals include increasing engagement on our social media platforms as well as creating campaigns that increase funding. Oregon holds a special place in my heart. After earning my degree I went on to work at the University of Washington for several years, but my heart is and always will be in Oregon. Around summer time in 2015, I moved my family to Bend. It has been the best decision! We love the outdoors, hiking, fishing, mushroom hunting etc. My two daughters, husband and I, have a passion for horses. We own a small hobby farm just outside of Bend. You can find us somewhere in the mountains most weekends. I am very excited to be joining the team at NAMI CO. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!"
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NAMIWalks Northwest Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 1pm - 4pm! |
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Are you interested in volunteering with us? Below are specific opportunities that we are looking for volunteers. As we begin to move toward more in-person events, we will need more volunteers to help.
- Bingo for a Cause at Immersion Brewery - Thursday, May 19th. 5pm - 9pm.
- Details to follow
- Bend Beer Chase - June 4th, 2022
- Looking for volunteers who can work a 4-5 hour shift along the race course.
- Volunteers will be directing runners on the course, helping safely cross runners at intersections and/or helping with parking and traffic control.
- More details will be finalized once we know how many volunteers we have.
- NAMI-CO will receive of percentage of money from this event due to our volunteers and their help. Therefore, the more volunteers the better for us! It's for a great cause!
- Newsletter
- Are you able to write in a compelling and engaging way? And have fun doing so? If so, we need your help with our monthly newsletter...
- Website development
- Basic website development work - simple updates and upgrades! Help keep us in the 21st century.
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Do you like managing people? Are you organized and detailed oriented? We'd love to talk with you about managing our volunteer base.
- Volunteer engagement
- Volunteer appreciation
- Coordinate and discuss volunteer opportunities
- understand who wants to work on what
- General help with admin work. (mailings, thank you cards, etc…)
- We are always thinking of new ways to fundraise, and will soon need some volunteers to help us with certain projects. We need to continue to raise money so that we can continue with our programs and hopes of expansion as well.
- As we begin to open up and come back to an in person situation, more events and projects will be coming up.
If you are interested in volunteering with NAMI Central Oregon, please fill out the volunteer application and email to: recruiting@namicentraloregon.org
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Bend Beer Chase
Sat, June 4th
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Come join us for some fun the sun, for a good cause!
- Please respond to us by may 10th. Volunteer assignments will be finalized by May 16th.
- Reply to recruiting@namicentraloregon.org
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NAMI Central Oregon Looking for Affiliate Board Members |
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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.
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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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NAMI's Family-to-Family and Peer-to-Peer classes are being offered virtually across the state of Oregon! Don't wait for one hosted by Central Oregon, contact us to find the next scheduled course. To learn more about classes being offered virtually, please email: info@namicentraloregon.org or namior@namioregon.org |
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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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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.
Zoom Meeting Registration:
Redmond Family Support Group: First Saturdays. 10:00-11:30AM.
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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