NAMI-CO News | August 2022
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#988 to connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is live!
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The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for people experiencing a behavioral health crisis to call, text or chat online at 988lifeline.org. Calls may be responded to in English or Spanish. Text and online chat are currently only available in English.
People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is easy to remember, like 911, and offers a direct connection to trained crisis counselors who will offer compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress — including thoughts of suicide or self-harm, a substance use crisis or any other kind of behavioral health crisis. The counselor is part of a call center that is linked to a network of services, so the caller will be connected quickly with the right kind of help, from the right type of helper.
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LEAP Training with NAMI Multnomah via zoom on Saturday, August 13th, 9:30am - 12:30pm.
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Join NAMI Multnomah via Zoom for this training on LEAP (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner Training)
Link to Dr. Xavier Amador's book, "I am not sick, I don't need help!" is here.
Be sure to register at tinyurl
call 503-228-5692
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Urgent need for Family Support Facilitator!
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Affiliate staff and volunteers,
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:
August 27 & 28
Family-to-Family Teacher Training
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, is available on the “Program Leader Information” page of our website.
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Are you in favor of transistioning back to in person support groups?
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I would like the option to zoom if I cannot attend in person
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NAMI HelpLine Launches New Nationwide Texting Support Option |
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today launched a nationwide SMS/text message support option for the NAMI HelpLine, adding a communications medium that is overwhelmingly preferred by young people — a population experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis.
Help-seekers can now text “HELPLINE” to 62640 between 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday, to connect with the NAMI HelpLine. The free, peer-support service provides information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
“NAMI is dedicated to reaching people who need mental health support where they are, not where we want them to be,” said NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison Jr. “For our youth and young adults — who are bearing the brunt of an unprecedented mental health crisis — that place is often on their smartphones.”
In addition to the new texting option announced today, the NAMI HelpLine continues to be available Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, by phone at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), via the “Chat with us” web widget, or by email at helpline@nami.org.
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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 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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SAVE THE DATE - NEW NAMI Central Oregon walking meetup up starting September 2022 |
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On the First and third Tuesday of every month (weather dependent), starting in September, 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: 3rd 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 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 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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