NAMI Central Oregon - May was a busy and successful month!! |
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June 7, 2022
May was a busy month! We had several fundraising opportunities and all were a great success! We exceeded our goal for NAMIWalks Northwest, and it was great to see so many folks in person. We enjoyed an evening of Bingo at Immersion Brewery to benefit NAMI-CO, and we had a great gang of volunteers that volunteered at the Bend Beer Chase. More volunteer and fundraising opportunities are on the horizon so stay tuned.
And to get real time information please follow us on Social Media.
Facebook: NAMI Central Oregon
Instagram: @namicentraloregon
TikTok:@namicentralor
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Deschutes Public Library will host an event:
Police Intervention and Mental Health Crisis
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Deschutes Public Library is hosting an Online program
Police Intervention and Mental Health Crisis
Hear from a panel of law enforcement officials and mental health experts
When: Thursday, June 23 - 6:30pm
Where: via zoom
*This is NOT a NAMI hosted event!
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Support Group Opportunity through Oregon Family Support Network
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Note that while it says it started in December 2021, this is an active and ongoing group!
For more information, reach out to Chelsea:
Chelsea Mersereau (She,Her)
Family Support Specialist/Support Group Facilitator
Oregon Family Support Network
North Oregon Regional Office
7110 SW Fir Loop; Suite #160, Tigard, OR 97223
(C): (971) 500-3494
(O) : (503) 363-8068
(F): (503) 390-3161
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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.
- 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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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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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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