NAMI-CO News | September 2022
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#988 to connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Sept. 7th, 2022 |
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Updated information for Family Support group! |
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Now on the 2nd Tuesday and last Thursday from 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Via Zoom
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Veteran Rendezvous Resource Fair! |
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This event is open to all Veterans and their families!
There will be free food too. No one can lose with that.
Please pass the word to anyone you know. This is an event we need to make strong within the community. The more Veterans we have shown up sends, a stronger message to the vendors that their services are necessary and essential.
Hope to see you all there. Spread the word!
https://co.crook.or.us/veterans-services
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Urgent need for Family Support Facilitator!
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NAMI Oregon has recently added two more program leader trainings to our offerings for the rest of this year including a Basics teacher training to be led by NAMI’s own Dr. Teri Brister who developed the Basics program, and a Family Support Group facilitator training rescheduled from April. Here is the complete list, all to be conducted via Zoom:
September 23-26
Connection Support Group Facilitator Training
October 22
In Our Own Voice Presenter Training
October 29 & 30
Basics Teacher Training
November 12 & 13
Family Support Group Facilitator Training
Applicants must have taken the Family-to-Family course or currently be participating in a Connection Support Group or Family Support Group to be eligible for those trainings. For the Basics training we will accept folks who have not taken the Basics course, but those applicants must be a parent or other primary caretaker of a child/adolescent who began experiencing mental health issues prior to age 13. Applicants for all trainings must be 18 years old or older by the start of the training. There is no charge to attend but applicants must have the endorsement of their local NAMI affiliate to apply.
If you know someone who may be interested in attending any of these trainings, please discuss this volunteer role with them and encourage them to submit an application ASAP as space is limited and trainings fill up quickly. The applications and schedules, as well as additional information, are available on the “Program Leader Information” page of our website.
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Back to school: Student Reporting and Mental Health Resources |
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A list of resources available to anyone struggling with the recent shooting on August 28th, 2022
N.A.M.I Help Line 503-230-8009 or email us at namioregon@namior.org
Care Solace - Bend Lapine school district has partnered with
Care Solace, If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will quickly connect you to community providers matched to your needs. Call 888-515-0595 at any time or search on your own at caresolace.com/bls.
Connect with teens. Oregon Youthline (a free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line; teens are available 4 to 10 p.m. daily; adults available all other times) 1-877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863
Talk to someone 24 hours a day: Deschutes County Crisis Line is available to anyone experiencing a crisis or needing crisis support. 541-322-7500 ext. 9.
Talk to someone in person: Deschutes County Walk-in Crisis Services provides immediate access to a Master’s level therapist for individuals experiencing a crisis. Open to people of all ages, regardless of ability to pay, in a safe and confidential environment. No appointment is necessary. Temporary stabilization. Deschutes County Stabilization Center: 63311 NE Jamison Street in Bend. 541-585-7210- Office Line (Non-Emergency)
Receive free counseling support: Oregon State University-Cascades has a free counseling clinic in Bend and La Pine at 541-322-2047 (services provided by counseling students in training for those ages 14 and older)
Additional Resources
The Trevor Project - Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth ages 13-24
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Racial Equity Support Line: 503-575-3764 The Racial Equity Support Line is a service led and staffed by people with lived experience of racism. Weekdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Ending the Silence program coming to a school near you! |
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NAMI Central Oregon is raising funds to bring our nationally recognized program "Ending the Silence" back into our schools! Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps middle and high school-aged youth 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. Your donation will help us with the expense of travel, materials, and supporting presenters. Even a small donation will help us bring awareness to our youth. Now more than ever, our children need to know there is support for them and their families. https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education//NAMI-Ending-the-Silence
For more information on Ending the Silence or to request a presentation at your school, please email info@namicentraloregon.org.
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NAMI Central Oregon Merchandise |
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Come and shop our NAMI Central Oregon store this fall! Every item in our shop will be created by NAMI staff or volunteers....speaking of volunteers. Do you have a passion for graphic design? If so, please reach out to info@namicentraloregon.org for additional details! Local artists are welcome!
For every purchase, a portion of the sale goes directly to NAMI Central Oregon! Your support will allow us to continue providing support, education, and services to those affected by mental illness! New designs and styles will be added regularly, so check back often!
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NEW NAMI Central Oregon walking meetup on the 1st and 3rd Tues. of each month this fall ( weather depending) |
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On the First and third Tuesday of every month, NAMI central Oregon will offer a casual walking meet-up. A NAMI volunteer will lead the walk (approx 1 mile or so), Starting at Pioneer park in Bend. These meet-ups are designed to create connection and get a little fitness in while we're at it. Check FB and Instagram for more updates. Don't you have social media? No problem. Reach out to info@namicentraloregon.org to be added to the NAMI walks mailing list.
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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...
- 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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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: 2nd Tuesday of Every Month. 5:15PM - 6:45PM
Contact info@namicentraloregon.org
Bend Family Support group: Every last Thursday. 5:15-6:45.
Zoom Meeting Registration:
Redmond Family Support Group: First Saturdays. 10:00-11:30AM.
NAMI- CO Connections and Peer Support Groups
Bend Connections Peer Support Groups: Every Monday. 7:00 - 9:00PM.
Contact: info@namicentraloregon.org
Connections: Thursdays. 10:30AM.
Contact: Info@namicentraloregon.org
NAMI Oregon
NAMI Oregon support groups are available online. For complete of NAMI Oregon support groups that are open to all OREGON residents, click here
NAMI Oregon Program Leader Information and Training. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator for one of our programs in Central Oregon, training information is found here.
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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. Beginning July 16, dial 988.
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.
COVID related information:
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
- Collaboration between professionals, people with lived experience, and their families
- Find a Group (hearingvoicesusa.org)
- Support groups for those with experience of hearing voices and other unusual or extreme experiences
- Support groups for friends and family
Wise Warriors Suicide Prevention: Contact Margaret Kuehn at (503) 402-2857 for more information.
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Connect with us!
541.316.0167
info@namicentraloregon.org
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